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...
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...
As we all know, the crypto world is a bit like the Wild West, at times even wilder and often even more destructive. A similar incident involving the “Base is for everybody” token recently caused a firestorm of controversy. It has raised serious questions about fairness and transparency in the...
Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer 2 solution, Base, recently launched the “Base is for everyone” token. This announcement triggered a flurry of consequential market actions and activity. The token—minted on the on-chain social network Zora—enabled three wallets to generate a $500,000+ gain before the announcement was even made. At the same time,...
Dawgz AI is quickly becoming the altcoin to pay attention to, attracting heavy hype and impressive presale fundraising. Crowdfunding through local residents, this project has raised more than $3.3 million. It truly is a pioneer, operating at the intersection of the booming AI and meme coin sectors to provide real...
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Stripe's Secret 'Tempo' Blockchain: What It Means for Payments
Stripe, a household name for web payments, is reportedly doubling down on blockchain technology. Behind the scenes, the DAOs company has been working on the creation of a new, high-performance blockchain known as “Tempo.” This project is still largely shrouded in mystery. Yet, it points to a big change in...
Thunder Sub Launches OTC Crypto: Big Trades, Discreet Service
In addition, high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors are flooding the crypto market and looking to make impressive moves. For them, discretion and efficiency are the name of the game. That’s where Over-the-Counter (OTC) crypto trading comes into the picture. As a result, Thunder Sub has quickly established itself as a...
Thunder Sub's NFT Debit Card: Spend Your NFTs in the Real World!
The convergence of traditional finance with the rapidly growing and evolving world of NFTs is opening up exciting new opportunities. Thunder Sub’s NFT debit card is an industry first. It provides NFT holders with the physical use case to leverage their digital assets for in-person or daily real-world transactions. In...
NFTs Meet Main Street: Thunder Sub's Bold Financial Innovation
Sneaking through the press release shuffle and catching some alternative fintech press is Thunder Sub, which is best known for its NFT debit card. This is not just another shiny object in the crypto universe. It’s an exciting move as it’s a big leap toward connecting the sometimes murky decentralized...
Thunder Sub's OTC Desk Is Smart, But Is It Crypto's Future?
Thunder Sub’s OTT desk launching with their NFT debit card was the announcement to pull me in for sure. The NFT debit card is just a nice gimmick, a fun spark between the metaverse and your morning coffee. The OTC desk … that’s where the magic happens. Think of this...
Stripe's Tempo: Pragmatic Payment Rail or Blockchain Pipe Dream?
Stripe’s entry into the blockchain arena with Tempo got a lot of folks’ attention, and to be fair, it should. While the narrative paints Stripe as a visionary, leading the charge into a decentralized future, I see a more complex, and potentially problematic, picture emerging. 4) Are we witnessing the...
AurealOne is creating a stir in the Web3 gaming community with its disruptive skill-to-earn approach to gaming. Can blockchain gaming actually make you a millionaire? Here’s a deep dive on what AurealOne (DLUME) brings to the cultural scene and how Zora, through its NFT creation infrastructure, may help its influence....
AurealOne Is the Future of Web3 Gaming, and Here's Why
Let’s face it, virtually every NFT project out there is about as thrilling as watching grass grow. JPEGs of apes? Pixelated punks? Yawn. Where's the fun? Where's the engagement? Where's the… well, the game? That’s where AurealOne (DLUME) rocks in to break the ennui, like a digital thumb in the...