You know that Doge meme with the Shiba Inu that’s like “much wow”? That’s me staring at the Bitcoin DeFi (BTCFi) charts like an average BTCFi… right now. Yup, that’s me when I found out I was too late to invest in that DeFi protocol. It flew higher than Elons...
Bitcoin has come a long way since then. Today, it’s emerging as an important driver of the decentralized finance (DeFi) movement, surpassing its early image as a mere “store of value.” This change, called BTCFi, is revolutionary. Its momentum is primarily driven by a unique confluence of factors, including intense...
Bitcoin-based decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols are on fire! Total value locked (TVL) during the period increased by a staggering $304.66 million as of January 1, 2024, to a remarkable $7.117 billion. This surge shows that people are increasingly interested in using Bitcoin as more than just a store of value....
So, Bitcoin's "winning," huh? Phoenix Group writes, using data from LunarCrush, that BTC continues to dominate the social media attention on Layer-1s. In only one day, it produced a staggering 358,000 posts and almost 138 million interactions on social media. Ethereum and Solana trail behind. Before we make Bitcoin the...
The numbers are undeniable. Bitcoin DeFi, or BTCFi, has exploded. We're talking about a jump from roughly $300 million to over $7 billion in TVL in a relatively short time. Bitcoin’s recent price explosion is fueling interest all around the world. Institutions are circling, drawn by the lure of using...
Ethereum's been flexing lately, hasn't it? While Bitcoin's been consolidating around that $120,000 mark, ETH's been on a tear, even hitting a local high of $3,626. And the GENIUS Act? Game changer Ethereum. But don't let the headlines fool you. This isn't just about price pumps. Regulators and institutions are...
Big changes are marshalling across the crypto space. At the same time, a new Bitcoin Layer-2 solution called Lightning is quickly gaining steam, and federal regulatory efforts aimed at stablecoins are ramping up in the United States. Bitcoin Hyper is a scalable, instant Layer-2 network based on the Solana Virtual...
Okay, let's be honest. When I first heard about Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER), my eyes rolled so hard that I nearly saw my own brain. Just another dog-themed meme coin looking to capitalize on Bitcoin’s big splash? Please. But as I continued to scratch below the surface, it took a surprising...
The crypto market’s roaring back. Bitcoin hitting imaginary all-time highs of $123.2K? XRP sniffing at $3.50 again? Pro-crypto bills actually passing in the House? Suffice it to say, it feels a bit like we’re in a fever dream. But beneath the surface, beyond the bullish hype, lies a crucial question:...
The entire crypto market is still racing out of this bear market, with ETH leading the charge. These recent events, covered in detail in the regulatory landscape and investor trends sections, have primed the space for ETH to experience profound growth. Meanwhile, Bitcoin Layer-2 solutions are rapidly moving into the...
