Bitcoin has come a long way since then. Today, it’s emerging as an important driver of the decentralized finance (DeFi) movement, surpassing its early image as a mere “store of value.” This change, called BTCFi, is revolutionary. Its momentum is primarily driven by a unique confluence of factors, including intense...
Bitcoin-based decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols are on fire! Total value locked (TVL) during the period increased by a staggering $304.66 million as of January 1, 2024, to a remarkable $7.117 billion. This surge shows that people are increasingly interested in using Bitcoin as more than just a store of value....
The numbers are undeniable. Bitcoin DeFi, or BTCFi, has exploded. We're talking about a jump from roughly $300 million to over $7 billion in TVL in a relatively short time. Bitcoin’s recent price explosion is fueling interest all around the world. Institutions are circling, drawn by the lure of using...
Let’s be honest. Bitcoin maximalism can be suffocating. Their fierce independence to core tenets of journalism is inspiring. Yet, at the same time, it can sometimes feel like watching your grandpa refuse to give up his rotary phone. We get it, it's secure. But secure doesn't always equal exciting.Ethereum understands...
Ethereum scaling. We've heard it all before, haven't we? Faster transactions, lower fees and a decentralized financial services paradise just over the next hill. How many times have we been burned by projects that promise the moon and end up delivering nothing? The arrival of Caldera (ERA) and its explosive...
While the launch of Bitlayer’s BitVM bridge is certainly a landmark moment for Bitcoin, supported by Franklin Templeton, this isn’t your mama’s fly-by-night platform. It’s a radical proposal to pull Bitcoin, somewhat reluctantly, into the future of DeFi. $384 million locked, $1.7 million in fees in only one month… those...
Okay, let's be real. Bitcoin DeFi? For years, that was like making a commitment to your grandma that you’d come see her every Sunday. A nice thought, but rarely happening. Ethereum and Solana were hosting DeFi ragers, and all the while, Bitcoin was sitting in the corner, carefully managing its...
Unlike other next-gen solutions for Bitcoin, this isn’t just a pipe dream. They’re not just building a bridge—they’re building a bridge that’s going to allow Bitcoin’s tremendous potential to be realized in the world of DeFi. Senior Policy Analyst Anjali Mehra will walk through what this means for BTC holders....
It's a wild west, isn't it? Everything’s accompanied by some wild-eyed promises of financial freedom, groundbreaking innovation, and easy riches—all tossed like confetti. But lurking behind the shiny facade are the harsh realities: crippling transaction fees, networks that grind to a halt under pressure, and a regulatory landscape that feels...
Coinbase Binance, the world’s top cryptocurrency exchange by volume, has just launched CBV futures, marking its latest move in a new betament strategy to tap into niche altcoins. If you are well-acquainted with the DeFi landscape, this move provides game-changing opportunities. Don’t forget to watch out for the traps that...
