Tag: game design

Crypto Games' Fatal Flaw? They Forgot About the Game

Crypto Games' Fatal Flaw? They Forgot About the Game

We need to talk about crypto games. Not the metaverse and utopian vision of play-to-earn empires, but the stark, real-world situation of forlorn servers and contracting token value. The crypto game graveyard is already filling up quickly. Turning into the wild west, like a DeFi yield farm in a bull...

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Crypto Games Are Dying, and Honestly, It's Hilarious

Crypto Games Are Dying, and Honestly, It's Hilarious

Bring back fond memories of when “play-to-earn” was going to allow you to escape your life-draining 9-to-5 and become a virtual property mogul. Yeah, about that... Farming digitized crops for one fourth of a cent is not the innovative economic paradigm people hyped it up to be. As it turns...

Tether's USDT Purge Is A Meme-Worthy Moment (And Here's Why)

Tether's USDT Purge Is A Meme-Worthy Moment (And Here's Why)

Okay, crypto fam, let's be real. Tether dropping support for those five blockchains? It's less of a news headline and more of a chef's kiss meme waiting to happen. Omni Layer, Bitcoin Cash SLP, Kusama, EOS, Algorand … It’s like seeing your grandad learn to use TikTok. Bless their hearts,...

Tether's Great Layer 2 Gamble: Pragmatism or a Risky Bet?

Tether's Great Layer 2 Gamble: Pragmatism or a Risky Bet?

Tether's decision to sunset USDT support on Omni Layer, Bitcoin Cash SLP, Kusama, EOS, and Algorand isn't just a routine network upgrade. It's a calculated gamble with the potential to reshape the stablecoin landscape. The real reason, if stated at all – usage has steadily declined – is conveniently pragmatic....

Elite Media's Bitcoin Blackout - Are They Even Living in 2025?

Elite Media's Bitcoin Blackout - Are They Even Living in 2025?

Last week I went to a cocktail party so bad that it literally hurt my soul. It was perfect for starched collars and quiet, understated conversations about “market corrections.” I almost dropped my organic dry-aged risotto when I heard the same suited gentleman denounce Bitcoin as “internet funny money.” I...

Bitcoin's Q2 Record Ignored? Elite Media's Information Asymmetry Exposed

Bitcoin's Q2 Record Ignored? Elite Media's Information Asymmetry Exposed

The numbers don't lie. Bitcoin dominated in Q2. We’re discussing all-time historic performance, billions pouring into corporate coffers, even ETF volumes that shout institutional interest. Do not take my word for it, just take a peek at The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times and The New York Times. What do...

Pudgy Penguins' PENGU Token: DeFi Savior or Centralized Trap?

Pudgy Penguins' PENGU Token: DeFi Savior or Centralized Trap?

Let's cut to the chase. The numbers are screaming. Pudgy Penguins are waddling back into the spotlight, and the new PENGU token is paving the way. These NFTs recently had a huge 26% increase in floor price! At the same time, PENGU token trading soared an amazing 690 times, resulting...

Pudgy Penguins: From Zero to Hero, or Just Another NFT Fad?

Pudgy Penguins: From Zero to Hero, or Just Another NFT Fad?

Remember the Pudgy Penguins? In 2021, people went nuts over flipping these cute, pixelated avians. Even the grandmas, who had only recently learned about crypto, were all-a-joining! I drunkenly bid on a penguin! When I woke up the next morning, I looked at my excruciatingly empty ETH wallet and realized...

Ethereum Scaling's 60% Secret? The Trade-Offs No One's Talking About

Ethereum Scaling's 60% Secret? The Trade-Offs No One's Talking About

Over 60% of the Layer 2 (L2) market is ruled by Optimism and Arbitrum. Great news, right? Ethereum's scaling! Gas fees are down! But hold on. Before we uncork the champagne, let's talk about the elephant in the room: what are we actually sacrificing for that 60%?Security is a Silent...