Are AI and DeFi truly on their way to becoming best pals? Or has this partnership been nothing more than a shotgun marriage on a collision course for an ugly divorce? SFI's ambitious play in merging these two worlds is definitely turning heads, but let's cut through the noise and...
Okay, let's be real. When I first learned about Bitcoin Hyper, I think I physically rolled my eyes so hard that I almost injured myself. Another meme coin promising the moon? Been there, lost my shirt. Once I started to look beneath the surface, I found that this wasn’t just...
Okay, folks, let's be real. The SEC and DeFi … 2 It’s as amusing as watching your grandpa download TikTok. You roll your eyes, you roll with laughter and most of all you are not looking for the Big Idea. So, when I heard about this "innovation exemption" for DeFi…...
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins has been pushing the Commission to adopt these new rules. In particular, he seeks to exclude decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms from certain regulatory impediments. Atkins has directed SEC staff to look into creating some sort of “innovation exemption.” It would allow...
Let’s face it, the crypto space is the wild west. For every honest project, there are 10 equally legitimate-looking Lambos and rug pulls. The noise is indeed deafening, and it’s frequent and all too easy to become jaded. Between all that noise, the good projects are laying the groundwork, addressing...
Okay, let's be honest. Bitcoin, good on ‘em, has always just been the digital version of your grandpa’s savings bond. Safe, reliable, but as thrilling as watching grass grow. It’s the bedrock, the anthem, the foundation, but every now and then you need a little…fireworks, yeah?For years, we've heard the...
Okay, let's be real. Have you ever gone to your computer and just sat there? You see that little spinning wheel as your NFT transaction finally confirms on Ethereum. That’s like still waiting on dial-up in 2024, right folks? We’ve all seen it, laughing through nervous laughter while the gas...
Sui is rapidly emerging as a prominent player in the blockchain arena, distinguished by its innovative architecture, real-world utility, and expanding community. Using Sui’s parallel transaction execution model, the network can process thousands of transactions per second with subsecond latency. This puts Sui in the strongly rising star camp and...
Most crypto projects are smoke and mirrors. They over-promise everything and under-deliver… or rather, deliver nothing at all. Just empty wallets for everyday people. Under the glare of pump-and-dump schemes and celebrity endorsements, there are some legitimate projects out there that are really building something. Something real. Something that could...
The space of Web3 is moving fast and changing every day. New platforms and new mechanisms are creating exciting opportunities to better fund projects and increase community engagement. One such platform making waves is Believe.app, an invention of 19-year-old Ben Pasternak. Believe.app, formerly known as Clout.me, has experienced a full...
Further Reading
OpenSea Insider Case: Is This the End of Crypto Regulation?
The reversal of Nathaniel Chastain’s conviction is a further gut punch. This message resonates far beyond free market advocates. It indirectly stands against the very belief that crypto can transform into a more reliable environment. The Wild West days are certainly not over. I fear for all of us if...
Oh, brilliant! Just brilliant. So, the guy who supposedly front-ran NFTs on OpenSea gets to go free? Are you KIDDING me? I'm picturing him right now, sipping champagne, while the rest of us are out here trying to decide if we can afford ramen and gas this week.This is not...
Lean Ethereum: Pragmatic Progress or Just Another Crypto Pipe Dream?
10,000 TPS on Ethereum Mainnet? Really? We've heard promises before, haven't we? Justin Drake's "Lean Ethereum" roadmap, with its ambition to boost Ethereum's performance to rival traditional payment networks, sounds fantastic on paper. But hold on a minute there speedy driver. Is this moment a one-off, or a genuine opportunity...
Ethereum is preparing for the biggest change in the next 10 years to come. The initial goal for these developer-chain collaborations was to improve transaction speeds. Simultaneously, we hope to shore up the network against future dangers such as quantum computing. Anjali Mehra, a DeFi opinion columnist, explains the transformative...
Ethereum's 10K TPS Dream: Will 'Lean' Fix the NFT Gas Crisis?
Okay, let's be real. And how many of us have really followed through on an NFT mint. And sometimes we have the impression that with those big gas dollars we just paid for Elon Musk’s next trip into space! As many of you know, I attempted to drop a flock...
Ethereum's ETF Hopes Are Overblown. Here's the Real Story.
Not to say that Ethereum didn’t have a great July, a 50% increase that left everyone thinking ETFs were right around the corner. This isn't about ETFs magically solving all of Ethereum's problems; it's about something far more fundamental – its long-term sustainability.ETF Approval = Guaranteed Success?Absolutely not. The market...
Ethereum's 50% July Surge? It's the Memes, Stupid!
Okay, let's get real. You might have heard the news about Ethereum’s dramatic rise of over 50% in July. Institutional interest, they say. Network upgrades, they claim. Blah, blah, blah. While those things matter, I'm here to tell you the real reason: It's the damn memes, people!Memes Drive Ethereum, Get...
Ethereum's July Surge: 50% Gain! Is This the Start of a Bull Run?
Ethereum just had a crazy month in mid-July, rocketing up over 50%. For those watching the crypto markets, it begs the question: Is this just a blip, or are we seeing the start of something bigger? Anjali Mehra takes a look at what’s driving this wave of 2023. She looks...