EigenLayer has launched an innovative new protocol functionality! Today, AVS can run on layer 2s and the Ethereum mainnet. The new feature, launched Thursday, aims to scale verifiable infrastructure while minimizing trade-offs between security and scalability. This latest development follows EigenLayer’s recent efforts to supplant standard block execution with ZK-proofs,...
HyperCycle’s presale of $HYPER, the first nano-payment ready Bitcoin Layer 2 solution with built-in AI has been hugely popular, raising more than $5.2 million so far. With daily contributions of more than $250,000, the project is generating enormous investor interest. It aims to do this by improving the Bitcoin ecosystem...
Arbitrum (ARB) continues to strengthen its role as a key Layer 2 solution to help Ethereum scale out. It has become one of the top tokens. It is poised for enormous payoffs down the line, particularly in late 2025.With it’s Little Pepe (LILPEPE), Render (RNDR) and Fetch.ai (FET) Other Competitors...
Ethereum is staging an incredible rally of its own! In just the last month, its price has increased by more than 60% and recently topped $3,800. This remarkable rally is a testament to the leading cryptocurrency’s resurgence of investor confidence.This surge is taking place with increasing competition from emerging blockchain...
Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) is making waves as the latest Bitcoin Layer 2. It has garnered massive support, successfully raising $5.2 million during its presale. In under a week’s time, the project has garnered more than $1 million in funding. This accomplishment marks the increasing investor confidence in its mission to...
Layer 2 solutions made to scale Ethereum have raised billions in funding and showed massive adoption. Even with this expansion, these networks are hit by critical challenges surrounding value capture and token utility. Networks such as Arbitrum and Optimism have eaten their lunch and acquired most of that market share....
Modular blockchains are increasingly riding this wave within Web3, advocating decentralization, specialization and open innovation. It’s a very different approach from monolithic blockchains, where every function happens on one chain.Ethereum's "The Merge" upgrade in September 2022 was a pivotal moment, transitioning the network from a Proof-of-Work to a Proof-of-Stake system....
Ethereum’s Layer-2 solutions have achieved major milestones in decentralization, scaling, and reducing fees by July 2025. Vitalik Buterin spearheads these innovations, with vigorous support coming from the Ethereum Foundation and an array of technical teams. This integration is a significant step in the direction of Ethereum’s future goal of modular...
Ethereum’s Layer-2 (L2) scaling strategy is clearly picking up serious steam. As Vitalik Buterin describes, it has resulted in over a 17x increase in transaction capacity whilst cutting costs dramatically. This strategic layering approach, intentionally built on L2 networks, frees the mainnet to focus on settlement-first functions. At the same...
Nicholas is a fintech writer focused on cryptocurrency markets. Today he’s continuing that crusade by making the Bitcoin experience more inviting in the ever-evolving decentralized finance (DeFi) space. Since 2019, Otieno has focused his writing on helping readers understand cryptocurrency and how it can help create a more prosperous world....
Further Reading
Ethereum's DeFi Crown Hides a Looming Threat to Crypto's Future
Ethereum's DeFi ecosystem is undeniably impressive. With an incredible $84.73 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL), it’s the clear leader in the decentralized finance space. This crown is not as firmly in place as it might appear. Or is it covering up a pernicious flaw that may sink the whole...
Ethereum remains a leader in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector with a Total Value Locked (TVL) of $84.73 billion. For one, this daunting figure emphasizes Ethereum’s first-mover advantage in smart contracts and liquidity provision. Solana is a distant second with a DeFi TVL at $10.10 billion. This phenomenal figure mirrors...
Ethereum's $84 Billion TVL Proves DeFi is Just a Ponzi Scheme
Well, Ethereum’s DeFi has a total value locked (TVL) of $84 billion right now, right? Big deal. Let’s not fool ourselves – that’s not innovation, it’s just a digital-age Ponzi scheme wearing blockchain-branded sweatpants. I’m not counting Ethereum out of the game, but its DeFi empire? It’s a house of...
DeFi Domination: Ethereum's $84B TVL & The Rise of Solana
Ethereum continues to be the indisputable leader in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. It maintains a high value in market share, exhibiting both breath-taking growth rates and incredible depth of engagement. Upstart challengers such as Solana are hot on their heels. This presents tremendous possibilities, but pitfalls as well, for...
Is Bitcoin Dead? Ethereum's ETF Inflows Scream 'NFT Summer 2.0'
Alright, let's be real. Or are we just looking at the slow, painful demise of Bitcoin’s relevance? I know, I know, blasphemy to some. Yet bitcoin maximalists are still holding on to their “digital gold” narrative for dear life. At the same time, Ethereum’s ETF inflows are pointing toward a...
Ethereum Spot ETFs Attract $1.85B in One Week, Outshining Bitcoin
Ethereum spot ETFs have arguably performed the best, with huge inflows that are already outpacing Bitcoin ETFs over the last few weeks. This wave of new investment underscores the increasing momentum of investor faith in Ethereum’s potential and roadmap evolution.Ethereum spot ETFs garnered a significant $1.85 billion in net inflows...
Ethereum's $1.85B ETF Surge: A DeFi Revolution or Institutional Overhype?
The numbers don't lie: $1.85 billion flowing into Ethereum ETFs in a single week. That’s a huge change, dwarfing Bitcoin’s paltry $72.06 million. Are we seen the first signs of a DeFi-takes-over-the-world future? Or are they just following the herd and getting distracted by the shiny object of high yields?...
Vietnam's NDAChain: A Pragmatic Step or Just Another Permissioned Blockchain?
The launch of Vietnam's NDAChain begs a critical question: are we witnessing a genuine leap towards a decentralized future, or simply the digital equivalent of putting lipstick on a pig? Time to get past the hype and look at the realities.Is It Truly Decentralized Though?NDAChain, promoted as a national blockchain...