The promise of DeFi has always been tantalizing: a financial system unshackled from the gatekeepers of Wall Street, accessible to anyone with an internet connection. We envision a time when everyone starts on the same foot, where opportunity is not determined by your zip code or your bank account. Are...
Okay, let’s be real. Cardano at $20? It may sound like something dreamed up in a meme generator after a few too many crypto cocktails. A 3,144% rally? Heck, even my grandma’s crypto portfolio (which, I’ll note, is entirely in Doge) would likely do better than that! I know what...
The crypto community is already abuzz with news that Cardano could position itself as a Bitcoin DeFi hub. We’re not just referring to bridging the gap between the OG cryptocurrency and the new, shinier world of decentralized finance. It’s a powerful, ambitious vision, one that some analysts, inspired by ChatGPT,...
The cryptocurrency world is always abuzz with predictions and forecasts, and Cardano (ADA) is no different. Recently, some ADA price projections have surfaced that suggest an astronomical price increase for ADA. This increase is fuelled by its potential role in allowing Bitcoin’s DeFi (Decentralized Finance). This article takes a deeper...
After an exceptional analysis, Cardano will have a major breakout soon, expecting ADA price to hit $14 and $28. This forecast is based on the assumption that Cardano will become a major backdoor facilitator for Bitcoin decentralized finance (DeFi). The change paves the way for powerful new smart contract capabilities...
The hype is building. Cardano wants to be Bitcoin's DeFi playground. Ambitious? Absolutely. Game-changing? Maybe. Before we start dreaming of $20 ADA and a crypto utopia, let's ask a crucial question: Who benefits?DeFi For Whom, Really?We've heard the promises before. Decentralized Finance — open to anyone, building a future that...
The cryptocurrency ecosystem is often a maelstrom of hype and prediction. Over the past few weeks, one such prediction has particularly raised eyebrows among the Cardano (ADA) community. One courageous forecast goes as high as $10-$20 for ADA. Such an increase is possible if it, by 2030, proves itself to...
Okay, let's be real. Bitcoin’s not as exciting as Dogecoin or Ethereum, but bless its heart, it’s always been crypto’s sensible grandpa. Sure, reliable, but as riveting as watching grass grow. Until now. Lombard’s toolkit already makes waves, and it’s sort of like introducing Bitcoin to espresso mixed with a...
DeFi.Decentralized Finance.Sounds revolutionary, right?A better financial system, truly inclusive, participatory and democratic.Truthfully though, for most, it’s still a walled garden.A field replete with jargon, labyrinthian processes, and quite honestly, a daunting learning curve.The biggest problem?Accessibility.It’s easy to claim democratizing finance, when the only people who can afford to do it...
Bitcoin, the king of cryptocurrencies and the original coin, has been long portrayed as the perfect store of value, the digital gold that sits immobile in wallets. However, what if you didn’t have to relinquish ownership in order to unlock its earning potential? Now, Lombard Finance is moving to fill...
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OpenSea Insider Case: Is This the End of Crypto Regulation?
The reversal of Nathaniel Chastain’s conviction is a further gut punch. This message resonates far beyond free market advocates. It indirectly stands against the very belief that crypto can transform into a more reliable environment. The Wild West days are certainly not over. I fear for all of us if...
Oh, brilliant! Just brilliant. So, the guy who supposedly front-ran NFTs on OpenSea gets to go free? Are you KIDDING me? I'm picturing him right now, sipping champagne, while the rest of us are out here trying to decide if we can afford ramen and gas this week.This is not...
Lean Ethereum: Pragmatic Progress or Just Another Crypto Pipe Dream?
10,000 TPS on Ethereum Mainnet? Really? We've heard promises before, haven't we? Justin Drake's "Lean Ethereum" roadmap, with its ambition to boost Ethereum's performance to rival traditional payment networks, sounds fantastic on paper. But hold on a minute there speedy driver. Is this moment a one-off, or a genuine opportunity...
Ethereum is preparing for the biggest change in the next 10 years to come. The initial goal for these developer-chain collaborations was to improve transaction speeds. Simultaneously, we hope to shore up the network against future dangers such as quantum computing. Anjali Mehra, a DeFi opinion columnist, explains the transformative...
Ethereum's 10K TPS Dream: Will 'Lean' Fix the NFT Gas Crisis?
Okay, let's be real. And how many of us have really followed through on an NFT mint. And sometimes we have the impression that with those big gas dollars we just paid for Elon Musk’s next trip into space! As many of you know, I attempted to drop a flock...
Ethereum's ETF Hopes Are Overblown. Here's the Real Story.
Not to say that Ethereum didn’t have a great July, a 50% increase that left everyone thinking ETFs were right around the corner. This isn't about ETFs magically solving all of Ethereum's problems; it's about something far more fundamental – its long-term sustainability.ETF Approval = Guaranteed Success?Absolutely not. The market...
Ethereum's 50% July Surge? It's the Memes, Stupid!
Okay, let's get real. You might have heard the news about Ethereum’s dramatic rise of over 50% in July. Institutional interest, they say. Network upgrades, they claim. Blah, blah, blah. While those things matter, I'm here to tell you the real reason: It's the damn memes, people!Memes Drive Ethereum, Get...
Ethereum's July Surge: 50% Gain! Is This the Start of a Bull Run?
Ethereum just had a crazy month in mid-July, rocketing up over 50%. For those watching the crypto markets, it begs the question: Is this just a blip, or are we seeing the start of something bigger? Anjali Mehra takes a look at what’s driving this wave of 2023. She looks...