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...
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,...
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Tempo: Stripe's Trojan Horse or Blockchain's Next Payment Rail?
Now, Stripe’s joint launch with Paradigm on Layer-1 Tempo might just turn out to be a strategic masterstroke. The other way to look at it though is that it is an ambitious overreach. The real question isn’t whether or not Stripe can pull this off, but rather if they should....
Stripe's Crypto Leap: Tempo Blockchain Disrupts Payments?
Stripe has become a household name among online payment processors. Now, it’s taking a big step into the cryptocurrency world with its new blockchain, Tempo. For anyone monitoring Web3 trends, Stripe’s inclusion has the potential to redefine the landscape of global payments. This article breaks down what Tempo is, why...
Stripe's Crypto Play: Is This the End for DeFi Degens?
Okay, let's be real. As for Stripe, the long-time darling of Silicon Valley, it’s dancing its way into the blockchain world with Tempo, its brand new layer-1 floating blockchain. You’re teaming up with Paradigm, which is run by Matt Huang. To have a member of Stripe’s board sitting on Tempo’s...
MAGAX Meme-to-Earn: The Future of Crypto is Hilarious, Not Just HODLing
Let's be honest, the crypto world can feel like a room full of guys in suits talking about 'disruptive innovation' while staring at charts that look like the Himalayas. Where's the fun? Where's the humanity? I say, enough with the solemn HODLing! In conclusion, crypto could use a little more...
To the Moon with Crypto: Blue Origin Accepts BTC, ETH, SOL!
Blue Origin, the space exploration company founded by Jeff Bezos, is now accepting cryptocurrency as payment for its New Shepard spaceflights. If so, this would be a tremendous step forward for digital currencies in general to be accepted in mainstream commerce. It particularly harms the luxury experience subsector. Future customers...
Crypto & Space Travel: A Match Made in...Orbit?! What It Means
The convergence of cryptocurrency and space exploration may sound like something out of a sci-fi movie, but it’s quickly becoming a reality. Blue Origin’s recent announcement that it would start accepting crypto payments is a strong signal toward broader industry adoption. This move is more than just novelty. Second, it...
Blue Origin's Crypto Embrace: Is This the Peak of NFT Hype?
At last, a practical application for my Bored Ape avatar! Buying an extraordinary trip to the stars… with fake cash! Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is already taking Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana as payments for your space tourism adventure. I mean, sure, why not? Let’s base our ticket off of assets...
Bezos Accepts Crypto: Is Solana (SOL) Your Ticket to Space?
The space race is suddenly a whole lot more exciting—and it’s not purely about who gets to Mars first. And finally, Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin has partnered with Shift4 Payments. Collectively, they will accept payments in cryptocurrency and stablecoin for their New Shepard suborbital spaceflights. This decision marks a significant...