Okay, let's cut the crap. So if you, like me, needed to read that Q1 report everyone’s flipping their wigs over, the one wailing that NFTs are circling the drain. Please. As someone who's been in this space since the CryptoPunks days, I'm calling bullshit. Conclusion Reports cover just a...
Okay, let's be honest. Safe to say that Q1 2025 wasn’t exactly a banner quarter for DeFi. As the rest of the market went into freefall, Bitcoin proved its safe haven status yet again. Speaking of meme coins, the “Libra Incident” was a reminder that hype alone won’t create lasting...
We’re all suckers for the underdog story, aren’t we? Until very recently, Solana—the blockchain that vowed to dethrone Ethereum thanks to its impressive speed and cheap costs—was that underdog. At some point, the whole story changed. The focus became solely on TPS (transactions per second) and DeFi yields, while a...
Since 2020, Solana has quickly established itself as a powerful new player in the blockchain space. It is unique in putting speed, cost-effectiveness, and excellent performance at its very core. Performance is a defining difference between Solana and Bitcoin. Its goal is to power a rich ecosystem of decentralized applications...
Over the last nine weeks, Solana has become a household name in the blockchain space. Its advanced technology and impressive performance metrics have gobbled up headlines and media buzz. We think this piece provides a good, sober, insightful, and readable introduction to Solana. It illustrates the platform’s unique features, expanding...
Let's cut the crap. You've seen the headlines: Solana NFTs are the next big thing. Small fees, super-quick transactions, lots of developers – in other words, Ethereum’s hipper, younger brother. Before you FOMO your life savings into the next pixelated ape, let’s inject some much-needed reality. Are we really at...
We know that the world of cryptocurrency continues to surprise. The latest twist involves DWF Labs, a prominent digital asset market maker and Web3 investment firm, injecting $25 million into World Liberty Financial (WLFI). This transaction is especially interesting because WLFI has a very bold vision. Their desire to start...
Solaxy is a Layer 2 scaling protocol aimed at increasing the network’s transaction throughput and scalability of Solana blockchain. It has generated huge buzz, as its presale has already surpassed $30.3 million. This development signals a growing recognition of the need for solutions to address network congestion and outages that...
So, Panama City's gone crypto. Finally! I mean, come on, we have all been waiting for a city to go all in on the digital currency revolution. Bitcoin, Ethereum, USD Coin, and Tether now accepted for taxes. That may sound like something out of a sci-fi thriller, or perhaps just...
DeFi sold us a fantasy – an inclusive, intermediary-free financial system. The recent frontrunning scandal surrounding the launch of the "Base is for everyone" token on Coinbase's Base Layer 2 begs the question: at what cost? Are we sacrificing ethical integrity for the sake of inclusivity, creating a playground where...
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DEXs: The Wild West of Web3 Art and Finance is Here
Forget Wall Street. Forget Sotheby's. The real revolution in art and finance isn't happening in oak-paneled boardrooms, it's unfolding on decentralized exchanges. And trust me, it's a wild ride.Art Galleries? Pshaw! DEXs DeliverHaving spent the better part of the last decade deep in the NFT ecosystem, I’ve seen promising artists...
India Spearheads Innovation in Decentralized Exchange Technology
India is rapidly establishing itself as the world leader in DEX innovation. This growth is driven by a favorable regulatory environment and an emerging blockchain ecosystem. The nation's focus on fostering innovation positions it favorably to lead in both the development and adoption of DEX technologies. This breakthrough is reshaping...
Bitcoin, the original and still most notable cryptocurrency, has for quite some time been praised as a store of value. What’s more, its long-term potential as a yield-generating asset has gone mostly unrealized. The GOAT Network is primed to shift that narrative. It will use fast ZK proofs to solve...
GOAT Network's ZK Proofs: Bitcoin's Hottest New Meme?
Okay, hear me out. I know, I know. In the Bitcoin world, comparing anything to Dogecoin is akin to blasphemy. Come on, we know the crypto market is fueled by memes. So too is GOAT Network, as with its BitVM2 and Bitcoin yield via ZK proofs pledges, ready meme-ified. I’m...
GOAT Network Leverages ZK Proofs for Bitcoin Layer 2 Yield
GOAT Network is placing its bets on zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs to leverage high Bitcoin Layer 2 yield. The network’s architecture builds squarely on top of Bitcoin, taking advantage of ZK proofs to prove the existence of information without having to disclose the information itself. This is the first applied step...
GOAT Network's ZK Proofs: Bitcoin Yield Savior or Overhyped Mirage?
GOAT Network is making waves, promising Bitcoin holders the holy grail: scalable yield without selling their precious sats. The hook? An BitVM2-based ZK rollup that settles natively on Bitcoin, with mega turbo-fast proofs. Sounds amazing, right? Let's pump the brakes a bit. We've seen this movie before. Recall all the...
Bitcoin Whales' $9B Selloff – Smart Move or Market Manipulation?
What’s up with these whales, I ask! We know that because we have witnessed headline after headline blaring about Bitcoin whales stacking up 1% of the circulating supply in a matter of four months. Second high to have 30,000 more BTC swallowed up in just 48 hours! Then, BAM! One...
Bitcoin whales continue to be very active on the accumulation front, adding another 30,000 BTC over the last two days. Over the past four months, these significant investors, holding between 10 and 10,000 BTC, have collectively acquired 0.9% of the total Bitcoin supply. In the meantime, one of the largest...