The cryptocurrency world moves at the speed of light with new projects launching every day, every one of them hoping to catch an investor’s eye. Crypto presales are an exciting opportunity to invest early in projects that could grow to be the next big thing. As such, they shine brightly...
Bitcoin Hyper, Biggest Layer-2 solution made for Bitcoin, has completed its presale phase. It ended up bringing home the win and $3 million in funding! The presale generated tremendous buzz, with over 145 million of its native HYPER tokens already staked. The project’s hybrid approach merges Bitcoin’s security with Solana’s...
Bitcoin Hyper’s Layer 2 solution that just went public could unlock billions in BTC liquidity. Bitcoin Hyper allows Bitcoin to become the base programmable layer for DeFi, meme coin launches, NFT marketplaces. The gaming platform has recently introduced its native token, HYPER, which is trading at $0.0122 at the moment...
Optimism, a leading player in the blockchain space, has made a bold prediction: that all fintech companies will eventually launch their own blockchains. This forecast appears optimistic. It encourages important conversations to the alternative — the future of finance. It details how blockchain technology can be utilized to help build...
The buzz is inescapable. Fintech giants are stampeding towards blockchain technology. Crypto exchanges and traditional financial institutions alike are all hell-bent on releasing their very own Layer-2. OP Labs believes that in 5 years every fintech will have their own chain. Robinhood’s building on Arbitrum, Ripple's got an EVM sidechain,...
Now, picture a world where your grandma’s bank operates its own blockchain. This isn't any blockchain—it's custom-built, cutting-edge, and special in so many ways. It taps into the very same innovative technology that powers just about everything these days. Your favorite local coffee shop? DeFi protocols working in the background...
In a groundbreaking move, Robinhood today deployed tokenized stock trading on its new Ethereum-compatible layer-2 platform, Robinhood Chain. The announcement of Robinhood Chain coincided with the opening of EthCC conference. This new initiative is a big step on the road to bridging traditional finance with the technology behind blockchain.Robinhood Chain,...
Botanix Labs has recently launched its Bitcoin layer-2 mainnet, protected by a decentralized federation of 16 non-custodial node operators. With this launch, new live applications like GMX and Dolomite are now fully using the Bitcoin network. Since going live on December 20, 2024, Botanix has successfully traversed more than 26...
Okay, let's talk about Stablechain. All of a sudden the whole world is abuzz with it, pitching it as the answer to USDT and a great crypto revolution. I'm not convinced just yet. It’s a stroke of genius, or are we instead experiencing yet another crypto experiment headed for the...
Stablecoins were introduced in 2014. They offer crypto investors a stable haven for their funds while they buy and sell more speculative cryptocurrencies. These digital assets are designed to maintain their value. Instead of having their own currency, they usually peg themselves to some other asset — most often the...
Ethereum’s progress towards its bold vision of being the decentralized backbone of Web3 was always going to be the result of constant innovation. Anjali Mehra, DeFi Policy and Opinion columnist at Forkast, highlights the Ethereum network’s recent progression. She especially highlights the potential positive impact of Layer 2 scaling solutions....
Ethereum's $42B L2 Bet: Pragmatic Genius or Risky Decentralization?
Forty-two billion dollars. Let that number sink in. That's the value currently secured within Ethereum's Layer-2 (L2) ecosystem. It’s an incredible figure, indicative of the potential just in scaling solutions developed and deployed on top of the Ethereum mainnet. Or is this just ideological, anti-government, tax-cutting zeal disguised as pragmatic...
Ethereum's Layer-2 Scaling Drives Capacity Surge and Cost Reduction
Ethereum’s Layer-2 (L2) scaling strategy is clearly picking up serious steam. As Vitalik Buterin describes, it has resulted in over a 17x increase in transaction capacity whilst cutting costs dramatically. This strategic layering approach, intentionally built on L2 networks, frees the mainnet to focus on settlement-first functions. At the same...
Forexus' 'Brass Coin' NFTs Sell Out: What's Behind the Hype?
The NFT space is an extremely fast-moving environment, and it can be difficult to discern what’s truly valuable or useful to pay attention to. Here at GreedyChain, we do all the hard work to focus on the hottest NFT trends for you. The recent sell-out of Forexus' 'Brass Coin' NFTs...
MegaETH's Testnet Triumph: A Scalable Solution or Just Hype?
Forexus’ “Brass Coin” NFT collection exploded on the MegaETH testnet. Sold out in 4 minutes, $15 million (4,000 ETH) volume traded in the 1st day, floor price shot to $1. Sounds like a victory lap for MegaETH, doesn’t it. A beacon of hope from the future – a future when...
Forexus' NFT Frenzy: Is This Art or Just a Shiny Brass Coin?
Alright, now onto this Forexus Exhibit “Brass Coin” NFT collection. Sold out in minutes? That’s 4,000 ETH in one day on the MegaETH testnet! The art critic within me may just be raising an eyebrow, but the numbers are literally screaming. As someone who's spent more time staring at memes...
CBEX Exposed: How Crypto Ponzi Schemes Launder Millions Cross-Chain
The world of cryptocurrency is a wild and thrilling place, with immense opportunities, but it’s home to some nefarious characters. Learn more as Thabo Selepe, our cross-chain technology analyst, sheds some light on his expertise. He then breaks down the intricate tactics that Ponzi schemes employ to launder money between...
CBEX's Victims: A Wake-Up Call for DeFi's Social Responsibility
The news is filled with numbers: $800 million lost, percentages gained and lost, and the technical jargon of cross-chain swaps and virtual value transaction events. For every statistic, there is a human story—a beloved family member whose life has changed forever. The CBEX Ponzi scheme deliberately preyed on vulnerable, low-income...