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Crypto Game Graveyard: Why Are So Many Projects Shutting Down?

Crypto Game Graveyard: Why Are So Many Projects Shutting Down?

The potential of crypto gaming – an exciting escape combined with real ownership thanks to blockchain technology – has entranced a lot of people. Yet, the reality is stark: a significant number of crypto game projects are failing. Anjali Mehra is a DeFi Opinion Columnist at CoinDesk, helping to demystify...

Cardano's Bitcoin Gamble: DeFi Genius or a $100M Admission of Failure?

Cardano's Bitcoin Gamble: DeFi Genius or a $100M Admission of Failure?

Charles Hoskinson’s $100 million ADA allocation proposal to move some of the state’s money into Bitcoin and stablecoins has unleashed that storm’s fury, and deservedly so. An artful stroke of DeFi genius? Or is it a last gasp effort in a dying ecosystem? Maybe it’s just the recognition — if...

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Fartcoin's Rise Signals Crypto's Absurdist Future And We Should Embrace It

Fartcoin's Rise Signals Crypto's Absurdist Future And We Should Embrace It

Let’s face it—the crypto community can be a little intimidating. Talk of blockchain architecture, DeFi protocols, and institutional adoption may leave you feeling dazed. It can certainly seem like you should have a PhD in computer science to understand what the heck is going on. Then, as if sent from...

Pump.fun, Penguins & Zora: What's Driving Crypto's Top Trends?

Pump.fun, Penguins & Zora: What's Driving Crypto's Top Trends?

The crypto market is a fast-paced and rapidly-changing environment, with new trends and projects emerging all the time. Weathervane bitcoin victorian Established cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to keep their dominant positions. At the same time, challengers like Pump.fun, Pudgy Penguins and Zora are gaining traction and scanning...

Pump.fun's $905M Cap Is a Warning Sign For Crypto Investors

Pump.fun's $905M Cap Is a Warning Sign For Crypto Investors

Pump.fun, Zora, Pudgy Penguins… the names read like an evil overlord’s cancellation of a beloved children’s series. In the crypto blogosphere, they are the sign of a feeding frenzy. Pump.fun, in particular, recently hitting a staggering $905 million market cap, should raise more than just an eyebrow. It should trigger...

Solana's Revenue Outshines ETH & BTC: What's Fueling the Surge?

Solana's Revenue Outshines ETH & BTC: What's Fueling the Surge?

For those keeping a close eye on the ever-evolving world of blockchain, one name has consistently stood out in recent months: Solana. Anjali Mehra is a DeFi opinion columnist for CoinDesk, formerly a journalist for institutional and financial technology topics who enjoyed turning early stage developments into engrossing narratives. First,...

Solana's $87M Revenue: Is This DeFi's Sustainable Future?

Solana's $87M Revenue: Is This DeFi's Sustainable Future?

Just look at how well Solana did in July, bringing in $87 million in revenue. Surpassing Ethereum, Tron, and even Bitcoin DeFi put together! That's insane. Is this a temporary fad, or a sign of a permanent and long-lasting return to a truly sustainable DeFi future? Wait, does that disaster...

Solana's $87M Revenue Proves ETH Is Overrated, Here's Why

Solana's $87M Revenue Proves ETH Is Overrated, Here's Why

Ethereum who? Those suits on Wall Street are wringing their hands over miserable jobs data, wondering how just 73,000 jobs were created. On the other hand, the actual economy—led by foam frogs, JPEGs, and mischief—is absolutely popping on Solana. $87 MILLION in revenue last month alone? That's not just numbers,...

Bitcoin's $200K Future? Layer 2 is the Unsung Hero

Bitcoin's $200K Future? Layer 2 is the Unsung Hero

Okay, Bitcoin took a hit. We saw the headlines: price dips below $115K, ETFs bleeding, Trump's trade war shenanigans rearing their ugly head again. Others are losing their minds, mumbling incoherently at the thought of a bear market. Pullbacks are par for the course in crypto. As with any great...

Bitcoin Dip? Why Smart Money Is Piling Into Layer 2s

Bitcoin Dip? Why Smart Money Is Piling Into Layer 2s

We know Bitcoin’s price can be just as volatile and capricious as the weather. Unfortunately, with a recent uptick in its value investors are left guessing as to what the future holds. Anjali Mehra is a DeFi conceptual columnist known for her ability to demystify deep subjects. She goes on...