Let’s face it, the crypto world is the land of hype. Just like every other day, a new “revolutionary” altcoin comes out and claims they’ll be the ones to change the world. Indeed, most fritter away their time in the spotlight as quickly as they come, leaving investors holding the...
The Open Platform (TOP) hitting unicorn status. New $28.5 million Series A funding, spearheaded by Ribbit Capital. Telegram's exclusive relationship with TON. It all sounds impressive, doesn't it? Let's be frank, in the crypto world, shiny numbers don't always equal solid gold. You bet—we’ve witnessed far too many of these...
Connecting the XRPL (XRP Ledger) to the broader Web3 ecosystem heralds a new exciting era for the network. XRP holders benefit from an entirely new set of DeFi (Decentralized Finance) possibilities, as well as cross-chain functionality. XRP has grown far beyond its own ledger. To compete with these other smart...
Listen up, fam! We know that Web3 has been a bit… uninspired recently, right? Everybody with their grim expressions, esoteric technical lingo, and the usual “disruptive” fairy tales. But guess what? Someone finally spiked the punch. And that someone is XRP.So long to the hoary storylines of capital markets and...
Okay, let's be real. But we’re not in the business of writing another drab TPS versus consensus mechanism comparison. You can find that anywhere. We're here for the drama. We're here for the memes. Because let’s be real, crypto these days is just as much about ideology and community as...
Anjali Mehra, a DeFi opinion columnist, dives into some of the competing visions behind Ethereum and Polkadot, two rival blockchain platforms. She analyzes their philosophies, technologies, and future plans, side by side. Her intention is to produce a fair apples-to-apples comparison. This way readers will better understand the trade-offs and...
Ethereum. For many, the name has become inextricably linked with the rise of DeFi, NFTs and, let’s be honest, the overall blockchain revolution. Is its reign truly unshakeable? Or is there a dark horse waiting in the wings, poised to steal the title? I think the folks at Polkadot are...
Botanix Labs has recently launched its Bitcoin layer-2 mainnet, protected by a decentralized federation of 16 non-custodial node operators. With this launch, new live applications like GMX and Dolomite are now fully using the Bitcoin network. Since going live on December 20, 2024, Botanix has successfully traversed more than 26...
Stably recently announced the launch of Stable which is the first Layer 1 blockchain network purpose built for stablecoin transactions. The network leverages Tether (USDT) to fuel all network transactions and gas fees, removing the reliance on volatile tokens entirely. This user-centric design eliminates the complexity that consumers and businesses...
USDT, that USDT, just recently launched their own blockchain. Let that sink in. Is this the start of the end for Ethereum’s dominance? Let's dive into this chaotic good news.Ethereum Killer Or Just a Nuisance?For years now, Ethereum has ruled the DeFi roost, serving as the default platform for stablecoins...
