Forget NFTs of bored apes. The real art of the 21st century? A meme coin powered by political fervor. And right now, that's the TRUMP coin. But is it good art? That's the multi-million dollar question, isn't it?I'm Sokha, your friendly neighborhood NFT trend editor, and I'm here to dissect...
The promise of DeFi has always been tantalizing: a financial system unshackled from the gatekeepers of Wall Street, accessible to anyone with an internet connection. We envision a time when everyone starts on the same foot, where opportunity is not determined by your zip code or your bank account. Are...
Crypto fundraising surges 62% in one week, reaches close to $500M? And buried in that headline is this: DWF Labs throws $25 million at World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi project "inspired by President Donald J. Trump." Inspired? Better would be fueled by Trump, and perhaps even fueling this entire...
$449 million. That's a hefty sum. A 62% increase in crypto and DeFi fundraising even though, quite frankly, waves hands wildly at literally anything and everything. We hear that it is a sign of resilience, a testament to the lasting legacy of decentralization. Below the surface, I see something more...
Now picture Sarah, a single mother in rural Alabama, unable to find or afford access to basic financial services. Mainstream banks consider her too much of a credit risk, forcing her to resort to exploitative payday lenders. With its promise of permissionless finance, DeFi has the potential to be her...
The confluence of decentralized finance (DeFi) and real-world assets (RWAs) marks a major turning point in the evolution of blockchain. We believe Ethena’s Converge blockchain is a revolutionary part of this movement, created to achieve the best of both worlds. Converge harnesses cutting-edge technology and creates innovative partnerships. Their mission...
(Image: A 'Distracted Boyfriend' meme. DeFi, the boyfriend, looks lovingly at Converge, a high tech sleek spaceship. Meanwhile, his real girlfriend, Established DeFi Solutions, looks at him in heartbreak and rage. Caption: "DeFi tries to resist the allure of RWAs, powered by meme magic and stablecoin gas fees."Okay, let’s be...
This new Layer-1 blockchain intends to serve as the bridge between decentralized finance (DeFi) and real-world assets (RWAs). Converge will be going live on the mainnet in the second quarter of this year. It aims to do this by fulfilling the ever-increasing demand for tokenized RWA in a decentralized space....
Agoric and Noble have partnered to introduce Fast USDC. As a result, this innovative cross-chain solution accelerates how quickly USDC can be moved, completing transfers in as little as 30 seconds. This innovative solution leverages Agoric's Orchestration API and is built on Noble's Express dApp, enabling USDC transfers in under...
Ever sent crypto and thought you were waiting for a dial-up internet connection to re-establish itself? Yeah, me too. It's like watching paint dry, only the paint is your precious USDC and you're missing out on that hot NFT drop. What if I told you even all that isn’t enough...
Further Reading
Beyond the Hype: 3 Uncomfortable Truths About Bitcoin's $1M Dream
The Bitcoin buzz is deafening. Predictions are in a frenzy over it hitting $1 million by 2029. ETF inflows and institutions are pouring in as if it’s a digital gold rush. Some bitcoin analysts are already calling for a “base case” of $200,000 for the next market cycle. With more...
Gala's Walking Dead NFT Game Shutdown: A DeFi Wake-Up Call?
The news that Gala Games is shutting down The Walking Dead: Empires is more than just a game closure. It’s a stark reminder of the risks lurking within the intersection of gaming and DeFi. We’re witnessing the birth of assets, once worth thousands of dollars, becoming pretty much digital paperweights....
Walking Dead NFT Game Shuts Down: What Happens to Your NFTs?
Gala Games is pulling the plug on The Walking Dead: Empires, a multiplayer survival game built around Ethereum NFTs. The final day of play is scheduled for July 31. This announcement has understandably caused a lot of fear, worry and upset among the player base. Talk about their primary digital...
Walking Dead NFT Game's Demise: The Zombie Apocalypse of Crypto Promises
Remember The Walking Dead: Empires? Yeah, the Ethereum NFT game where you could "own" land and blast digital walkers? Well, free your virtual puppies, pals, because it’s kicking the bucket over the rainbow bridge on July 31st, 2025. That’s right, the MMO and officially licensed game, published by Gala Games...
The Blockchain Gaming Race: Ethereum's Losing, But Here's Why It Still Matters
Ethereum, the granddaddy of all smart contract platforms, is for all intents and purposes getting its lunch eaten in the blockchain gaming space. Let's be blunt: the user experience on Ethereum for gaming often sucks. Navigating the ecosystem under high gas fees and network congestion is like going up to...
5 Wildest Blockchain Games That Prove NFTs Aren't Dying
NFTs are dead? Say that to tens of thousands of players blissfully minting away in weird, wonderful and occasionally wackadoodle blockchain games. The internet's been screaming "NFT winter!" for months, but I'm here to tell you, they're wrong. Indeed, the reports of their demise have been wildly exaggerated. Think of...
Top Blockchains Powering the Future of Gaming: Deep Dive
Blockchain technology is quickly creating a dramatic new paradigm in gaming. This evolution offers thrilling potential along with new challenges for developers and players alike. Selecting the appropriate blockchain infrastructure for a gaming project is one of the most important decisions that will shape its success or failure. Considerations such...
Ethereum R1 A Gamble or Genius? The Future of Crypto's Funding Model
A new L2 enters the arena, but with a twist that's got everyone talking: 100% donation-funded. No VC vultures, no token presales, just cold, hard… ether in the case of Ethereum. Utopian dream come true or disaster in the making? You decide, but let's unpack this.Donations Alone Can Build A...