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...
As we entered the first quarter of 2025, the regulatory environment appeared as a deeply polarized landscape for the cryptocurrency industry. Meanwhile, if Bitcoin held its own — and indeed thrived! — the balance of the crypto world had to contend with heavy gales. This article will examine the key...
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...
Further Reading
Solana's Congestion Solution: Is Solaxy the Answer?
Solana, known for its speed and efficiency, recently faced a significant challenge: network congestion. Traders experienced bandwidth issues, with as much as a half-hour delay between transaction clearance. This development highlights the need for a robust solution to take the load off the peak demand. Enter Solaxy, a new Layer-2...
Solana Equities? How Believe.app Fits the Big Picture
Among the alternatives, Solana has taken off as the high-performance blockchain of choice, posting a price around $150 as of 3/3/25. It has since proven itself to be the highest performing cryptocurrency, ranking in the top 10 virtually every day since by market capitalization. Because of its speed and low...
Believe.app: Is This the Future of Crypto Project Funding?
The space of Web3 is moving fast and changing every day. New platforms and new mechanisms are creating exciting opportunities to better fund projects and increase community engagement. One such platform making waves is Believe.app, an invention of 19-year-old Ben Pasternak. Believe.app, formerly known as Clout.me, has experienced a full...
LaunchCoin and Believe.app Are Here to Steal Your VC's Lunch Money
Picture this: Brenda, an NFT artist who pours her heart and soul into pixelated masterpieces. She’s got the talent, the drive, and a creative community in tune with her art. But Brenda's broke. She’ll need more capital to mint her collection, market it, and scale her operation. So, she goes...
LaunchCoin & Believe.app: Disrupting VC with Crypto?
We know that for many, the venture capital world feels intimidating and inaccessible. Just a lucky few have the opportunity to make meaningful investments in promising startups. Enter a new breed of creative platforms, using the same decentralized power of blockchain technology to beat back gatekeepers and democratize the funding...
Smart Money's Secret? Why These Crypto Presales Are Defying the Bear
The market’s yelling “bear” from the rooftops, but something just doesn’t compute. You're seeing the headlines, right? Bitcoin predicted to reach absurd highs, altcoin season “just around the corner,” Fear & Greed Index showing signs of greed. Feels… forced, doesn't it? Read as if someone’s avoiding the question because they’ve...
Crypto's Next Stars? 7 Picks That Actually Solve Real Problems
Forget lambos and laser eyes. The crypto market is changing at an astonishingly fast pace. By 2025, the projects that will come to the fore will be those that solve practical, everyday issues instead of reaching for the stars. It’s time to tune out the chatter and focus on seven...
Blast's Safe Exit: A Necessary Risk Mitigation or a DeFi Power Grab?
The DeFi world moves fast. One minute you’re fully integrated, the next minute you’re breaking off and developing your own in-house solution. Layer-2 blockchain Blast — backed by crypto VCs Paradigm and founded by Blur’s Pacman — just ended its integration with Safe (formerly Gnosis Safe). The decision grew out...