World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is an exciting new decentralized finance (DeFi) project. It’s launched nonetheless, with the Trump family behind it, which is their first big foray into DeFi. Founded by DT Marks DEFI and WLF Holdco in September 2024, the initiative aims to pilot a better method of engaging...
Those whispers began several months ago, escalating into a deafening roar as World Liberty Financial (WLFI) hit the ticker .REGRETS TRUMP THRICE—DeFi, Barron Trump as “Chief DeFi Visionary”… Here’s a strange one. It’s neither new nor transformative. It’s a cocktail of buzzwords and personalities designed to grab headlines. But beyond...
The Trump family continues to make waves in the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) world with World Liberty Financial (WLFI). This story provides a nice rundown of what WLFI is all about. It dives into the Trump family’s role and what this could mean for the future of DeFi. We'll steer clear...
The crypto world moves fast. One minute, you’re excitedly arguing the case for proof-of-stake. One minute, the next, you’re just left hoping Barron Trump will lead us to DeFi Valhalla. Yes, that Barron Trump. The 18-year-old NYU freshman has been appointed "chief DeFi visionary" of World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a...
The decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem saw a puzzling contradictory spike from March–June 2025. And although the number of scams reported fell sharply, the financial harm caused by these fraudulent lotteries, sweepstakes, and prize promotions hit record highs. This shift marks a step backward in a more troubling trend for DeFi....
Imagine this—after working your whole life, you’ve saved up. You fantasize about a day when your cash starts doing its job and actually benefits you. Then, seduced by the siren song of crazy returns in the brave new world of DeFi, you ap! Only to see it disappear at the...
The fast-changing world of decentralized finance (DeFi) is a thrilling space with immense potential for both revolutionary innovation and personal financial advancement. This innovative, fast-paced ecosystem draws the attention of bad actors looking to game the system and defraud users. Recent data indicates a concerning shift in the nature of...
Consider Aicha, a single mother in Nigeria, unable to get an affordable loan to grow her street food business. Traditional lenders? Bureaucratic red tape, sky-high interest rates and stacks of paperwork closed the door on her. This is not only Aicha’s story — it’s the case for billions currently excluded...
Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, is recognized as a store of value and ranks among the world's top 10 most valuable assets. Bitcoin has definitely grown in prominence, though a majority of it is still dormant. Early 2025 will see more than 62% of the current active supply with a lack...
Think of it as a slumbering giant, full of promise and possibility, yet hardly tapped. Such is the current arresting drabness of idle Bitcoin. Jason, a blogger known for making complex topics easy to understand, is here to explore how unlocking this dormant Bitcoin could supercharge the Decentralized Finance (DeFi)...
We all have to adapt Ethereum, the world’s most popular blockchain platform, is under an unprecedented strain. Scalability One of the primary areas of focus, is the scalability. This dimension highlights the need to process a higher and larger number of transactions in a speedy, user-friendly manner. Vitalik Buterin, the...
Like much of the crypto world, the opinions are varied and robust. For example, founder of rival blockchain Cardano Charles Hoskinson is not afraid to make big predictions. Recently, he's been vocal about his doubts regarding Ethereum's long-term success, even going so far as to question its fundamental protocol and...
Okay, let's be real. When Vitalik starts explaining why instruction set architectures are the least important thing in a computer, we all, myself included, tune out. And just hear me out on this one! This RISC-V technology might be just the thing to unlock Ethereum’s full potential. It’s not only...
Meet the guy who believes Ethereum’s one foot in the grave. Okay, boomer blockchain. While the Cardano founder’s been busy making pronouncements from his digital throne, the NFT community's reaction is less "panic" and more "is this guy serious?"Let’s face it, this is not the first time anyone has announced...
Speaking of grenades, the other Charles—Hoskinson—tossed another one into the crypto pond, making a dramatic prediction that Ethereum will die in 10-15 years. Is he really a visionary, or is this the pot calling the kettle black? In the spirit of vigorous skepticism, let’s take apart his case. After all,...
Vitalik’s RISC-V proposal…that’s the equivalent of betting the farm, right? We're talking about ripping out the engine of a Formula 1 car while it's still racing and replacing it with something...potentially faster. The promise? A 100x speed boost for zero-knowledge proofs. A hundred. Now that’s the kind of number that...
Bitfinex just released a game-changing announcement! The largest digital asset exchange by trading volume is beginning to offer USDT (Tether) deposits and withdrawals across the Optimism network. This move dramatically increases transaction speeds and reduces costs for users. It maximizes the full benefits provided by layer-2 scaling solutions. For those...
Scroll's Euclid upgrade: "Biggest Leap Forward!" they scream. A financial portfolio? Far from it. Almost the most biggest leap backward down a financial cliff. Tired of getting Euclid-ed right outta your ETH like the rest of us?Is Stage One Really Number One?Alright, Scroll, let’s dig into this “Stage 1 Rollup”...