Okay, let's be real. I think we’ve all been burned by the Web3 hype machine at this point. Decentralization, artist empowerment, a decentralized, democratic, new utopian internet—it really did offer the world. Unfortunately, too frequently these ideals have soured into rug pulls, high gas fees, and ape JPEGs that go...
Huge venture capital firms are excitedly supporting Web3 startups. These companies are absolutely committed to making the Internet more private, making social media better and making our cybersecurity stronger. Inco, Towns Protocol, Octane, and Optimum have collectively secured millions in funding to advance their respective projects in the blockchain space....
Could THORChain RUNE be DeFi’s underdog savior we’ve all been waiting for? Or will it be yet another ambitious endeavor that ultimately disappears into the background hum of the crypto world? I'm looking at you, reader, because the answer isn't as simple as the bulls and bears want you to...
We know that the crypto market is the wild west right now, and making future predictions is a fool’s errand. As a blockchain reporter, I've learned to spot patterns, separate the hype from the substance, and make calculated guesses. Let’s stop the bullshit and have an honest discussion about Layer...
Thirty-two million dollars. Let that sink in. That’s how much capital was poured into Solaxy’s presale, a Layer-2 solution built on top of Solana. A network already famous for its lightning quick speeds and choice of bank-breakingly low transaction fees. It’s a huge vote of confidence… or is it?Solana L2...
Let’s be frank, the crypto world is awash in smoke and mirrors. One day it is this project, next day it's that one and they are going to displace the incumbent and disrupt everything. And the majority of them? Though, poof, they disappear quicker than free donuts at a crypto...
So, you’ve decided Bitcoin is going to be your economic storm escape hatch due to the actions taken by… you guessed it. Tariffs going up, trade war deepening – it’s enough to get anyone jittery. I get it. The alarmist headlines shout, “Bitcoin is the new safe haven! And yeah,...
Let's be honest, watching Trump react to anything he can't control is pure comedy gold (pun intended, but Bitcoin is funnier). At this moment, Bitcoin is making him totally batty, surpassing even his epic feud with, uh, everyone. Gold? So last decade. Bitcoin's the new shiny object of his ire,...
Recent survey data paints a compelling picture: Americans are increasingly viewing Bitcoin not just as a speculative asset, but as a safe haven in times of economic uncertainty. This change in mindset is huge. Let us examine further, particularly in the context of the current state of the economy and...
The headlines scream “NFT Winter!” Mainstream brands are running for the hills, transaction volumes have plummeted and that hype seems like a lifetime ago. Nike, Starbucks, Gamestop – they all gave it a shot and then fled the scene. We're told NFTs are dead. But are they really? Or are...
Further Reading
Resolv Protocol: The True-Delta Stablecoin Revolution Explained
With these issues of stability, yield, and security in mind, the DeFi space continues to rapidly innovate with new protocols popping up all around to solve these issues. One such platform is Resolv Protocol, whose stablecoin USR provides for stabilization. What sets USR apart is its design: it aims to...
Resolv's Delta-Neutral Stablecoin A Genius Innovation Or a Recipe for Disaster?
The crypto community has been abuzz over Resolv and its allegedly game-changing $USR stablecoin. A stablecoin backed only with crypto, using a delta-neutral strategy to keep its peg? That all may sound too good to be true, like the way to finally escape the oppression of fiat once and for...
NEAR's 46 Million MAUs: Is Solana's DeFi Dominance About to CRUMBLE?
46 million monthly active users (MAUs). Let that sink in. NEAR Protocol, a once quiet contender in the Layer-1 wars, is now belching fireworks louder than Ethereum and Binance Chain merged. As Solana enjoys the spoils as the current king of DeFi, a perfect storm is forming. Is this just...
NEAR Protocol: 46M Users – Solana's Challenger or Just a Flash?
It’s no secret that the Layer-1 blockchain landscape is a competitive, ever-changing space. New challengers are trying to break the incumbency power of well-established players like Ethereum and Solana. Among these, NEAR Protocol has garnered significant attention, particularly after achieving a remarkable milestone: 46 million monthly active users (MAUs) as...
NEAR's 46 Million Users Are NOT Solana's Problem (They're the Solution!)
Alright, now let’s deal with the shark-and-the-squid-sized elephant in the room. Now everybody’s losing their minds and yelling “NEAR is a Solana killer!” 🙄 Seriously? That’s akin to arguing that pizza with pineapple on it is the real pizza killer. Controversial, maybe. But fundamentally misunderstanding the bigger picture.Competition Breeds Innovation,...
NFTs Are Dead? 5 Digital Art Gems That Will Prove You Wrong
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...
NEAR Protocol Achieves 46 Million Monthly Active Users Amidst Bearish Market
NEAR Protocol is about to hit 46 million monthly active users (MAUs) by May 2025! This achievement cements NEAR Protocol’s place as the second-largest Layer-1 blockchain behind Solana. As promising as the rise in user activity seems, the protocol’s native token is currently in one of the worst market trends...
Jack Butcher: NFT Royalties Are Just 'Getting Paid on Churn'
Further, Jack Butcher, NFT influencer extraordinaire and the creator of the hit NFT project Visualize Value, has joined the fray by encouraging debate with his take on NFT royalties. He says that getting paid based on royalties is equivalent to “getting paid on churn.” Here’s why this system isn’t better...