You’re probably laughing at me for investing in something called BlockDAG! You’re under the impression that I’m trying to run down rainbows paved with doge memes. Fine. Keep laughing. While you're meticulously analyzing whitepapers thicker than a Stephen King novel, I'll be over here potentially riding the next wave of...
We've all seen the headlines: Bitcoin is back! And with its resurgence comes the inevitable flurry of projects that claim to “fix” its above mentioned perceived limitations. Enter Bitcoin Hyper, a layer 2 solution surfing the wave of Bitcoin fervor. But before you dive in, let’s get beyond the hype...
Immutable is making waves. With Immutable (IMX) recently surpassing Ethereum in sales volume during the recent NFT market rally, that’s a hard headline to ignore. Even so, a 156% increase to $41.7 million is something to get excited about. So, before we anoint Immutable the new king of NFTs, let’s...
We've all seen the headlines: "Next Crypto to Explode!" "100x Gains Imminent!" They seduce, offering unimaginable wealth at the touch of your keyboard. Let’s be frank – how many of these crypto presales follow through and offer what they claim they will? And even more important, are they really solving...
As NFTs are maturing beyond the early stages of just digital collectibles, they are increasingly providing real-world value and various utility features. These multi-utility NFTs use blockchain technology to offer cryptographically-secured ownership, while serving as a decentralized portable identity, access key, and reward engine. Projects like Pudgy Penguins are leading...
The NFT market’s wild west days are finally coming to an end. How about when everyone wanted to buy a virtual pet rock? Me too. And much like that beanie baby craze, the speculative bubble of easy-to-make, collectible JPEGs has burst significantly. Good riddance, I say. In your exuberance, do...
Finally, on the spot where the SEC previously appeared to be hardening its enforcement position. Gary Gensler's gone, and suddenly, the regulatory hammer isn't swinging quite as hard. Instead, they’ve withdrawn the proposed crypto regs. This had serious implications on proposed changes to Exchange Act Rule 3b-16 and the Custody...
Let’s be honest, these days the crypto world can seem like a three ring circus. All around you, it seems like it’s meme coins that are offering the Lambos and the get rich quick schemes. But beyond the Doge-fueled circus, there exists a truly revolutionary movement. If you believe that...
The obituaries have been written. The eulogies delivered. Mainstream media loves to declare NFTs dead. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes (or a meme resurrected for the millionth time), the digital art scene is far from a graveyard. It’s just evolving, baby! To be honest, a lot of us...
Jack Butcher is the creative genius behind Visualize Value. He became known for his viral NFT projects, like Checks and Opepen, marking a significant departure from the traditional art world to the digital art realm. Butcher’s journey to the blockchain began in a very different place. He moved from a...
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DEXs: The Wild West of Web3 Art and Finance is Here
Forget Wall Street. Forget Sotheby's. The real revolution in art and finance isn't happening in oak-paneled boardrooms, it's unfolding on decentralized exchanges. And trust me, it's a wild ride.Art Galleries? Pshaw! DEXs DeliverHaving spent the better part of the last decade deep in the NFT ecosystem, I’ve seen promising artists...
5 Ways DEXs Are Quietly Eating Traditional Finance's Lunch
Let's be honest, traditional finance feels like that old, stuffy restaurant clinging to outdated recipes while the world craves something fresh and exciting. That fresh and exciting is quickly shaping up to be Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs). While Wall Street execs are worried about how big their bonuses are going to...
Bitcoin Hyper's $5.8M ICO: A Layer-2 Revolution or Just Another Altcoin?
We know that the digital asset space is a busy and crowded stadium. Each week, it seems, we have a new shiny object that comes onto the scene, the next big thing everything’s betting on to be the superstar. Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER), riding high after its $5.8 million ICO, is...
Bitcoin Hyper: The AI Crypto Meme Coin That Could Actually Moon?
Alright, listen up, degens. Doge went to the moon baby! In the meantime, Shiba Inu marched its way into the top 10, and the army of Pepe derivatives has us reeling. Are you ready for Bitcoin Hyper? Or are you about to be hit by yet another passing fad meme...
Ethereum's Decade: From Revolutionary to Reliant?
Ethereum. Ten years. An eternity in crypto years. It began with a dream, an ethereal whitepaper heralding an age of decentralized apps. Now, as we celebrate a decade of innovation and disruption, a crucial question lingers: Has Ethereum, in its pursuit of scalability and mainstream adoption, strayed too far from...
Ethereum at 10 A Decade of Disruption, DeFi, and Evolution
Ethereum, the first and biggest blockchain platform for smart contracts and decentralized applications, is turning 10 this year. Since its launch, Ethereum has gone through some radical changes. Yet it has metamorphosed from a post-ICO hellscape into the bedrock of the decentralized finance (DeFi) movement. This trip has been an...
Ethereum at 10? More Like Level 10 Boss Unlocked!
Okay, Ethereum's officially a decade old. Ten years. That’s, like, middle school years in crypto time. And honestly? It’s akin to having just found the key to a extremely difficult hidden boss battle. Get over the adorable, snuggly, “blockchain for all” nonsense. We’re talking about fire-breathing dragons, laser-eye robots, the...
GOAT Network's ZK Proofs: Bitcoin's Hottest New Meme?
Okay, hear me out. I know, I know. In the Bitcoin world, comparing anything to Dogecoin is akin to blasphemy. Come on, we know the crypto market is fueled by memes. So too is GOAT Network, as with its BitVM2 and Bitcoin yield via ZK proofs pledges, ready meme-ified. I’m...