With Coinbase’s Q2 2025 results just released, it’s no surprise that the focus is squarely on their new Layer-2 solution, Base. The narrative is simple: Base slashed costs, boosted profits, and saved the day amid crypto market choppiness. Have we become so dazzled by the glitter of cost savings that...
First let’s get real—serious crypto investing is boring. Charts, graphs, whitepapers longer than War and Peace – who has the bandwidth for that? The real magic, the kind that sends coins to the moon, is fueled by something far more powerful: memes. And I'm here to tell you, Filecoin, Chainlink,...
Let's be real. The crypto world is a minefield. Shutterstock Every day, it seems, there’s a new “revolutionary” coin that will make you filthy rich. Instead, it usually ends up crashing and burning quicker than a meme stock. You shouldn’t be betting on hundreds of new exciting altcoins. I think...
So, are you seriously getting the long game with NFTs? Underneath the JPEGs and the buzzword bingo, is a massive ecosystem that is fighting to be born. Frankly, the current infrastructure is creaking. We need—pun intended—authentic fuel to power a digital renaissance and the next generation of art and ownership....
For years, Ethereum took a tech leadership role within the cryptocurrency universe. While many in the crypto space focus on Ethereum’s speed and transactions costs as main advantages today, co-founder Vitalik Buterin highlighted different reasons for Ethereum’s increasing popularity among institutional investors. For these institutions, stability and reliability win out...
Okay, let's be real. We’ve been screaming about Ethereum for years—even before it crashed. We are the NFT degenerates, the DeFi dreamers, and the DAO disciples! We've endured the gas fees that could rival a mortgage payment, the scalability issues that made your grandma's dial-up look speedy, and the constant...
You see it, don't you? That unassuming buzz at underlying their out of doors crypto bubble. But for all of Bitcoin’s unintended consequences, Ethereum and the $75 billion world of DeFi are creating something much more dystopian. Something the market—short-term gains, panic and all—is missing big time. It’s more than...
Solana is developing a Bitcoin layer 2 blockchain. They’re using the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) to bridge Bitcoin over to the Solana network. This announcement arrives with Solana far ahead of all other blockchains in terms of active users, with more than 78 million unique actions this month. Solana's established...
Picture this: a gaggle of grumpy old men (and a few women, let's be real) huddled around a flickering candle, chanting about the one true coin. That’s Bitcoin maximalists, friends, as we Boomers are at a disco powered by DeFi and NFTs. Their BTC is still accumulating, while we’re making...
The numbers don't lie. A phenomenal 54% increase in institutional adoption over a period of only 90 days? Now, that’s even cooler. It’s as good as a flashing neon sign shouting “regulate me!” to every government agency, from Washington, D.C. to Brussels. While the headlines tout stability and security, I...
Further Reading
Commit Growth is a Crypto Mirage? The Sobering Truth Behind the Hype
So, everybody is talking about commit growth in crypto, aren’t they? Starknet, Sui, Cardano, Avalanche, Polkadot – apparently they’re all crushing it on developer activity. Month-over-month increases of 20%, 30%, even 45! Sounds amazing, doesn't it? Like a sure sign of future success. Slow down before you sell the farm...
5 Cryptos Surging, Others Dying? The Meme Lords Will Decide
Starknet, Sui, Cardano, Avalanche, Polkadot. Sounds like a law firm, right? Or perhaps the opening act on their international tour. According to some, these five are winning the developer commit game. We’re glad to see some analysis confirming their jaw-dropping performance. Good for them. Let’s face it, developer commits makes...
5 Cryptos Exploding with Dev Activity: Should You Invest?
Developer activity is one of the most reliable leading indicators of a crypto project’s health and ability to grow in the future. A large number of developer commits indicates that the project is being regularly maintained, improved, or expanded. This constant innovation can drive more widespread use amongst the users,...
Pudgy Penguins Are Taking Over, And You're Missing Out! (NFTs)
Let's be honest, you've seen them. Those cute, fat little penguins waddling around your Twitter feed, every so often covering up someone’s profile picture. Maybe you scoffed. Maybe you rolled your eyes. Maybe you thought, "Another NFT fad." You were wrong. Dead wrong.I get it. The NFT space, let me...
Pudgy Penguins: From NFT Fad to Web3 Empire?
Pudgy Penguins began like every other PFP project. Today, it has smartly transformed itself into a multi-layered Web3 brand with its deep and diversified ecosystem. This metamorphosis has given it the power to transcend the limitations of a one-dimensional NFT story. Today, it boasts a much thicker and wider bottom...
Pudgy Penguins' Cross-Chain Play Genius Move or Crypto Hype?
The NFT space is the wild west, right? One minute you're staring at pixelated rocks selling for millions, the next, everyone's moved on to the next shiny object. But then you see projects like Pudgy Penguins. Though they launched as a basic PFP project, they’ve been working on the low-key...
Modular Blockchain Technology Gains Traction, Over $400 Million in Funding Secured
Modular blockchains are increasingly riding this wave within Web3, advocating decentralization, specialization and open innovation. It’s a very different approach from monolithic blockchains, where every function happens on one chain.Ethereum's "The Merge" upgrade in September 2022 was a pivotal moment, transitioning the network from a Proof-of-Work to a Proof-of-Stake system....
Forexus NFTs Minted on Rarible: 4,000 ETH in 24 Hours!
The NFT space is heating up once again, and this time, it’s thanks to Forexus. His most recent one, the collection minted on Rarible, has shaken up the digital art world. In under a day, it achieved an incredible 4,000 ETH in sales! What exactly fueled this rapid sell-out? It’s...