The wild west of crypto continues to surprise! Recently, all eyes have been on PENGU and the Pudgy Penguins NFT collection. PENGU, the token powering the new Pudgy Penguins ecosystem just had a crazy 385% pump. The floor price of Pudgy Penguins NFTs immediately shot up to 16 ETH, or...
Even PUDGY, the native currency of the Pudgy Penguins ecosystem, has exploded. In fact, it has soared by an incredible 385% in just over the last five weeks alone! This boom has catapulted Pudgy Penguins into the 2nd-largest NFT ranked by all-time sales volume. According to TradingView’s data, PENGU has...
Let me just say, people who were not expecting this are idiots. So, as the Bored Apes popped bottles on private yachts—probably paid for by carpet-yanking a fresh project—the Pudgy Penguins won us over. And they did it one meme at a time! This isn’t simply a market cap numbers...
BOB’s (Build on Bitcoin) recent launchpad for Hybrid ZK rollups, almost entirely powered by OP Kailua has been making waves. So the promise of combining the low-cost operation of optimistic rollups with the quick finality of ZK rollups is tempting. Let's not break out the bubbly quite yet. I'm seeing...
Is BOB here to render the rest of the Layer 2s irrelevant? Nah, probably not. But are they really forcing them to sweat more than a DeFi trader on a flash crash day? Absolutely. And it’s all due to this Hybrid ZK Rollup shindig. Forget your grandpa's blockchain – this...
This makes BOB the first Ethereum scaling solution’s Hybrid ZK Rollup to reach this important mark. Yet this creative approach is a very big step forward into the unknown. Eth2 addresses long-standing issues of security, scalability and decentralization of the Ethereum network. Anjali Mehra, a DeFi opinion columnist known for...
BOB has achieved one of its most important milestones! It is now the first blockchain to implement Zero-Knowledge (ZK) proofs as fraud proofs inside a hybrid rollup architecture. This gamechanging combo combines the efficiency and scalability of ZK rollups with the low cost and simplicity of optimistic rollups. Together, these...
As you know, the blockchain space is rapidly advancing. From addressing challenges such as scalability, efficiency, and user experience, breakthrough solutions are coming to the forefront every day. Among them, two of the most recognized are Layer-2 (L2) and Layer-3 (L3) solutions, which have their respective advantages and disadvantages. As...
Let’s not sugarcoat things, the crypto space right now is clearly a little bit of a minefield. Between complex wallet setups, cryptic transaction IDs, and exorbitant gas fees, it's no wonder mass adoption remains a distant dream. It feels like we're all early adopters fumbling around with technology that should...
From Shibarium the walletless Layer-2 blockchain of WeWake, which is building a self-sovereign digital ID enabling new social networks and communities. This new idea has the potential to disrupt the growing meme chain race. At the same time, Shiba Inu is developing its own Layer-3 solution to supercharge its existing...
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Forexus NFT Collection Sells Out on Rarible, Generating 4,000 ETH via MegaETH Layer 2
With the launch of the Forexus NFT collection, Forexus recently sold out on Rarible in less than 24 hours, creating more than 4,000 ETH in volume. This big quick sell-out further shows the need for Forexus’ distinct mix of photorealistic, 3D artistry with a Web3-inspired visual aesthetic. This project’s success,...
Forexus' "Brass Coin" NFT Collection Sells Out Rapidly on MegaETH Testnet
Forexus, a 3D artist based in Ecuador, is well-known for his photorealistic artwork and chaotic aesthetic on Web3. Last accepted offer for his “Brass Coin” non-fungible token (NFT) collection, which sold out within minutes of its public phase launch on the MegaETH testnet. The project earned more than 4,000 ETH...
CBEX's Victims: A Wake-Up Call for DeFi's Social Responsibility
The news is filled with numbers: $800 million lost, percentages gained and lost, and the technical jargon of cross-chain swaps and virtual value transaction events. For every statistic, there is a human story—a beloved family member whose life has changed forever. The CBEX Ponzi scheme deliberately preyed on vulnerable, low-income...
Sonic Labs' Bold Gamble: Can DAG Architecture Dethrone Ethereum?
Ethereum's dominance is being challenged. So the question isn’t whether a serious challenger will come, but when and who. But Sonic Labs (formerly Fantom) is getting ready to throw its hat – or rather, its Sonic Gem – into the Layer-1 ring. Their wager? A new architecture built on DAG...
Murakami's Flowers Bloom on Base: Art & Web3 Collide!
Takashi Murakami, the world-famous Japanese artist whose colorful and playful works transcended to global culture, is taking a step into Web3. Having just released his most recent NFT drop on the Base blockchain, this decision truly represents a big step of harmonizing traditional medium with the cyber-space. It unlocks an...
Murakami's NFTs: 5 Reasons Why Art World Elites Are Terrified
Let's be blunt: the champagne socialists in the art world are freaking out right now. Takashi Murakami, the creative genius responsible for bringing you those famous smiling flowers on Louis Vuitton bags, has thrown a new digital curve ball to the fashion industry. His “108 Flowers Revised” NFT Collection has...
Oh Whale's NFTs: Saving Oceans or Just Another Hype Train?
Okay, let's talk about whales. Majestic creatures, right? Gentle giants of the deep. Now, let's talk about NFTs. Digital… assets? Okay, okay, digital pictures of cartoon whales. Oh Whale, to be exact. They’re unstoppable, cleaning up our seven seas, one pixelated cetacean at a time. But is this effort really...
Oh Whale Debuts NFT Collection to Benefit Ocean Conservation
Oh Whale has officially launched its first NFT collection, Oh Whale Originals, now live on OpenSea. This ocean-themed initiative pairs beautiful, collectible digital art with real-world support for ocean protection. While fostering appreciation for Big Bend, the project’s ultimate goal is to create distinctive digital assets that help establish a...