Tag: decentralization

Solana Game Pass NFT Is Here to Save Us From Gaming's Corporate Overlords

Solana Game Pass NFT Is Here to Save Us From Gaming's Corporate Overlords

Sick of the runaround from gaming companies and their hollow promises? Loot boxes that feel like legalized gambling? Pay-to-win mechanics that actively penalize you for being a non-whale? Or worse yet, games that seem specifically engineered to milk you for every penny you have? I am. And I'm betting you...

a16z Bets Big on LayerZero: What $55M Investment Means for Crypto

a16z Bets Big on LayerZero: What $55M Investment Means for Crypto

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is perhaps the most notable of the notoriously influential venture capital firms in tech. They recently doubled down on their confidence in LayerZero, leading a massive $55 million investment. This move sends a strong signal about the potential of LayerZero's technology and its vision for the future...

Solana's Achilles Heel: The Centralization Problem Nobody's Talking About

Solana's Achilles Heel: The Centralization Problem Nobody's Talking About

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...

Solana's Rise Redefines Blockchain Performance and Scalability

Solana's Rise Redefines Blockchain Performance and Scalability

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...

Solana Unlocked: Is This High-Speed Blockchain the Future?

Solana Unlocked: Is This High-Speed Blockchain the Future?

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...

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