The decentralized finance (DeFi) world has been no stranger to the issues of interoperability and security, especially when it comes to cross-chain bridges. These bridges serve as a mechanism to move assets and data between multiple blockchain networks. Far too often they’ve become prime targets for exploits, with billions of...
Bitcoin's blasting past $104,000? Good for Bitcoin. Honestly, who hasn't heard about Bitcoin? We’re here for the round pegs, the square holes, the wildcards, the longshots, the internet memes that will turn you into a billionaire. Step aside dull blue-chip crypto – it’s time to get down with some meme...
With predictions from some analysts of an even larger Bitcoin price surge to come, the financial world has recently been gripped by the rise of Bitcoin. Yet, even as Bitcoin basks in the limelight, the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) sector appears to be catching some headwinds. Read on to learn more...
Bitcoin hitting $103,000? Fantastic for headlines, sure. Take time to rejoice at the hard-won victories, but keep your eyes wide open! There is a ticking time bomb hiding under the hood of the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) space. We are so focused on the price, we’re driving right past the value.High...
Let's be real, folks. I dunno, this entire NFT shindig seems a bit too good to be true, doesn’t it? Bitcoin’s mooning, Trump’s epically unpredictable shaking hands on trade deals, and suddenly your Aunt Judy is a digital art connoisseur? Color me skeptical.Are We All Just FOMOing?Look, I get it....
Is Bitcoin at last creeping into our pockets, not through shady ETF’s and other chicanery, but… loot crates? I know, it sounds absurd. But hear me out. Indeed, this year the loot box market is expected to grow to $20 billion. Much of that increase can be attributed to the...
With the Lightning Network, Bitcoin transactions are being revolutionized with the ability to transfer instantly and at a fraction of a cost. This groundbreaking technology helps support instant payments with confirmations usually processing in under a millisecond. On top of that, it almost always incurs transaction fees of sub-satoshi level,...
The Bitcoin DeFi space presents a fascinating paradox: while Bitcoin mining activity is on the rise, the Total Value Locked (TVL) in Bitcoin DeFi protocols is experiencing a decline. This divergence leads one to ask health and sustainability questions about the Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem and where it’s headed. This piece...
So, Rootstock's mining participation is "surging." Cut to now, and everyone from Foundry to SpiderPool is all in, hash power is allegedly through the roof, transaction fees are way down. Sounds like a party, right? Wrong. This isn't the Bitcoin DeFi revolution we were promised; it's a cleverly disguised consolidation...
Okay, let's be real. We’re not surprised to be reading headlines about Rootstock’s mining explosion, participation in the network reaching unprecedented levels, hash power going through the roof. Sounds like a party, right? A mining party! So is this the real deal, or just another crypto FOMO-flavored party? It looks...
Further Reading
Solana's Congestion Solution: Is Solaxy the Answer?
Solana, known for its speed and efficiency, recently faced a significant challenge: network congestion. Traders experienced bandwidth issues, with as much as a half-hour delay between transaction clearance. This development highlights the need for a robust solution to take the load off the peak demand. Enter Solaxy, a new Layer-2...
Solana Equities? How Believe.app Fits the Big Picture
Among the alternatives, Solana has taken off as the high-performance blockchain of choice, posting a price around $150 as of 3/3/25. It has since proven itself to be the highest performing cryptocurrency, ranking in the top 10 virtually every day since by market capitalization. Because of its speed and low...
Believe.app: Is This the Future of Crypto Project Funding?
The space of Web3 is moving fast and changing every day. New platforms and new mechanisms are creating exciting opportunities to better fund projects and increase community engagement. One such platform making waves is Believe.app, an invention of 19-year-old Ben Pasternak. Believe.app, formerly known as Clout.me, has experienced a full...
Solana's LaunchCoin Experiment: Genius Innovation or DeFi Disaster Waiting?
Ben Pasternak, the visionary behind Believe.app, is one of several betting on a future where startups won’t need to go through Sand Hill Road to begin with. He envisions a future of real “Internet Capital Markets.” Here’s how it works. In this utopian vision, developers wouldn’t just submit a glossy...
Launch Your Own Coin? Inside Believe.app's Viral Feature
The world of cryptocurrency is changing quickly. The new platforms and features are attracting attention, enthusiasm, and speculation, with democratization of access to digital assets as a common rallying cry. Believe.app has introduced a particularly intriguing feature: the ability for users to launch their own coins simply by mentioning the...
LaunchCoin and Believe.app Are Here to Steal Your VC's Lunch Money
Picture this: Brenda, an NFT artist who pours her heart and soul into pixelated masterpieces. She’s got the talent, the drive, and a creative community in tune with her art. But Brenda's broke. She’ll need more capital to mint her collection, market it, and scale her operation. So, she goes...
LaunchCoin & Believe.app: Disrupting VC with Crypto?
We know that for many, the venture capital world feels intimidating and inaccessible. Just a lucky few have the opportunity to make meaningful investments in promising startups. Enter a new breed of creative platforms, using the same decentralized power of blockchain technology to beat back gatekeepers and democratize the funding...
Launchcoin and Believe.app Spearhead New Era of Blockchain-Based Fundraising
LaunchnCoin and Believe.app are emerging as leading players in the booming new space of blockchain-based capital raising. They are directly challenging the assumptions underlying traditional, “VC 1.0” venture capital. Launchcoin, an innovative new cryptocurrency, allows users to create their own coins simply by tagging the account on X. In just...