The Layer 1 blockchain space is ever-changing and dynamic. New contenders are constantly introducing projects aimed to dethrone the current dominant players such as BNB and Cardano. One such promising contender is Kaanch, a blockchain network purpose-built to alleviate major shortcomings in the current ecosystem. In this profile, Adeel Zaman...
It’s no surprise that, let’s face it, the crypto world is filled with “Ethereum killers” who end up dead in the water faster than a one-week pancake. We've seen it time and time again: a new Layer 1 bursts onto the scene, promises the moon, and then fizzles out faster...
Bitcoin, the original cryptocurrency, has historically been viewed mostly as a store of value. The rise of Bitcoin DeFi (BTCfi) is forcing the conversation to change. It creates new opportunities for Bitcoin holders, enabling them to use their assets in decentralized finance apps. Sui, a new Layer-1 blockchain, is at...
Once again, the Layer 1 problem is a true bottleneck. We all know it. With Ethereum’s gas fees, buying a CO2 offset doesn’t seem like a luxury. Bitcoin’s transaction speed? Don’t even think about using it for your short coffee shop trip. Compared to other Layer 1s like Cardano who...
I am. But for years, it’s been a story of promise overshadowed by regulatory storm clouds. Smart money doesn't sit still. It flows to where opportunity is clearest. Right now, that flow is heading toward Layer 1 solutions poised to reshape how we interact with real-world assets, and one name...
Okay, let's be real. Remember when XRP was the coin? I mean, you couldn’t turn around — literally — without running into somebody who was raving about it. Now? It feels a little like that band you first discovered in high school. So you still have a soft spot, but...
The SEC’s sudden love for DeFi seems…off, right? Similar to learning your deeply anti-tech uncle just purchased a Bored Ape. For a peek into the Chairman’s optimism, take a look at Chairman Atkins’ upcoming roundtable on “DeFi and the American Spirit.” As builders on Layer 1s ourselves, we should—and do—have...
Forget Dogecoin. Forget Shiba Inu. Meet Qubetics, the Layer 1 crypto set to meme its way into your heart (and possibly your wallet). I get it, I get it, you’re rolling your eyes right now. Another crypto promising the moon? But hear me out. This one's different. It has memetic...
The cryptocurrency market is always changing, with innovations developing at an exponential pace. For investors eager to get in before the predictions become reality, it’s all about spotting the most promising ventures at an early stage. So far this month, one Layer 1 project, Qubetics ($TICS), is taking the majority...
Let’s cut the crap, today the Layer 1 space is a crypto!!! minefield. Every week, a new shiny unproven project hits the news cycle, claiming that their solution will save the world with throughputs on paper and vapourware functionalities. The reality is, most aren’t doing anything other than chasing the...
