Okay, let's be real. Bitcoin’s not as exciting as Dogecoin or Ethereum, but bless its heart, it’s always been crypto’s sensible grandpa. Sure, reliable, but as riveting as watching grass grow. Until now. Lombard’s toolkit already makes waves, and it’s sort of like introducing Bitcoin to espresso mixed with a...
DeFi.Decentralized Finance.Sounds revolutionary, right?A better financial system, truly inclusive, participatory and democratic.Truthfully though, for most, it’s still a walled garden.A field replete with jargon, labyrinthian processes, and quite honestly, a daunting learning curve.The biggest problem?Accessibility.It’s easy to claim democratizing finance, when the only people who can afford to do it...
Bitcoin, the king of cryptocurrencies and the original coin, has been long portrayed as the perfect store of value, the digital gold that sits immobile in wallets. However, what if you didn’t have to relinquish ownership in order to unlock its earning potential? Now, Lombard Finance is moving to fill...
$30.5 million. That's a lot of money. Solaxy, which calls itself the first Layer 2 solution for Solana, pulled in that much during its presale. And most importantly, is it actually solving a problem? Or is it just preying on FOMO and the siren song of easy, early money? Are...
We’re watching Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA) explode in value. Headlines scream about DeFi's next chapter. Is it really? Are we being blinded by the ephemeral green candles and missing a potentially crippling undercurrent? That's what I want to explore today.Euphoria Hides Fragility?Look, no one can deny the excitement. SOL...
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 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...
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...
Okay, let's be honest. The crypto winter has been brutal. This resulted in a 41% market cap decrease in altcoins since December. Ouch. Coinbase is pointing to stronger-than-expected Q3 as a potential rebound. Are we really only looking to catch those pumps and dumps? We can’t just be careless, irresponsible...
Are we really on the verge of creating a financial utopia, or simply laying down a new highway to the wealth-hoarding? Qubetics, SUI, Monero – these names swirl around the crypto universe, claiming to offer a decentralized marketplace, a better world. Is this the blockchain revolution we were waiting for,...
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...
Launch Your Own Coin? Inside Believe.app's Viral Feature
The world of cryptocurrency is changing quickly. The new platforms and features are attracting attention, enthusiasm, and speculation, with democratization of access to digital assets as a common rallying cry. Believe.app has introduced a particularly intriguing feature: the ability for users to launch their own coins simply by mentioning the...
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...
Ride the Bull: Top Crypto Presales Poised for 100x Gains?
The crypto bull market is on fire again, and everyone’s trying to find the next big opportunity. Well-known cryptocurrencies established cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are safe bets for investors. Now, more are looking at crypto presales, hoping to get in on the next 100x opportunity. Are these presales in...