$32 million. That's the headline figure from the Ethereum Foundation's latest Ecosystem Support Program (EFESP). A significant chunk of change, no doubt. Across the vastly emerging Layer 2 (L2) landscape, we witness fortunes being made and lost at a pace rarely heard of or seen. So, is this a winning...
The Ethereum Foundation is understandably doubling down on its commitment to securing a long-term, scalable, sustainable, and secure future for the Ethereum network. By Q1 2025, a significant investment of $32.65 million will support 32 diverse projects in seven core areas. All in all, this move solidifies their strong commitment...
Caldera is launching its Metalayer, a shared interoperability network built to combat the growing fragmentation of the rollup ecosystem. This novel solution aims to make cross-chain interactions more efficient and provide a seamless developer experience across different blockchain networks. With the Metalayer, Caldera aims to transform cross-chain actions into simple,...
Ethereum R1 is proving to be a unique approach to answer these increasing worries related to the prevailing layer-2 scaling solutions (L2s). On May 1, 2025, the project kicked off with a deep dive thread on X. It distinguishes itself by prioritizing public funding, community control, and alignment with Ethereum...
Okay, let's be real. Aztec’s public testnet launch, 8 years in the making, is a momentous occasion. A really big deal. Everyone's talking about "programmable privacy" and how it's going to revolutionize everything from finance to gaming. And of course, a16z is backing it with so much cash it seems...
The world of Ethereum scaling is buzzing with the impending launch of Aztec’s public testnet 2.0. This deployment is a momentous step towards placing privacy at the core of decentralized finance (DeFi) and furthering industries. For Aztec, their end goal is to make Aztec a fully decentralized and permissionless Layer...
Solaxy, Solana's first Layer 2 solution, is designed to reduce traffic on Solana's mainnet and enhance its existing strengths. The presale is already $32.4 million, with more than 9.2 billion $SOLX tokens staked by investors. This launch is another important step towards enabling Solana to be even more scalable, allowing...
Solaxy, the first Layer 2 solution on Solana, recently raised over $32 million. This funding will significantly improve the network’s chronic congestion and scalability problems. Solaxy is utilizing Layer 2 technology to increase the efficiency of transactions and reduce congestion. We believe that this new initiative will help release creative...
Bitcoin Pepe’s presale has reached an extraordinary milestone, raising $7.1 million. It’s preparing to move into that tenth stage, which will begin as soon as they finish crossing the $7.7 million in funding. This Initial Coin Offering (ICO) represents a first among meme coins on the Bitcoin blockchain. Bitcoin Pepe...
Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is currently navigating a complex landscape of declining market share and ambitious technological development. Ethereum remains the bedrock for all decentralized finance (DeFi). Despite its recent developments, Ethereum is at risk of losing its dominance as new competitors arise and as its scaling...
Further Reading
Ethereum's DeFi Crown Hides a Looming Threat to Crypto's Future
Ethereum's DeFi ecosystem is undeniably impressive. With an incredible $84.73 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL), it’s the clear leader in the decentralized finance space. This crown is not as firmly in place as it might appear. Or is it covering up a pernicious flaw that may sink the whole...
Ethereum's $84 Billion TVL Proves DeFi is Just a Ponzi Scheme
Well, Ethereum’s DeFi has a total value locked (TVL) of $84 billion right now, right? Big deal. Let’s not fool ourselves – that’s not innovation, it’s just a digital-age Ponzi scheme wearing blockchain-branded sweatpants. I’m not counting Ethereum out of the game, but its DeFi empire? It’s a house of...
DeFi Domination: Ethereum's $84B TVL & The Rise of Solana
Ethereum continues to be the indisputable leader in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. It maintains a high value in market share, exhibiting both breath-taking growth rates and incredible depth of engagement. Upstart challengers such as Solana are hot on their heels. This presents tremendous possibilities, but pitfalls as well, for...
Is Bitcoin Dead? Ethereum's ETF Inflows Scream 'NFT Summer 2.0'
Alright, let's be real. Or are we just looking at the slow, painful demise of Bitcoin’s relevance? I know, I know, blasphemy to some. Yet bitcoin maximalists are still holding on to their “digital gold” narrative for dear life. At the same time, Ethereum’s ETF inflows are pointing toward a...
Ethereum's $1.85B ETF Surge: A DeFi Revolution or Institutional Overhype?
The numbers don't lie: $1.85 billion flowing into Ethereum ETFs in a single week. That’s a huge change, dwarfing Bitcoin’s paltry $72.06 million. Are we seen the first signs of a DeFi-takes-over-the-world future? Or are they just following the herd and getting distracted by the shiny object of high yields?...
Vietnam's NDAChain: A Pragmatic Step or Just Another Permissioned Blockchain?
The launch of Vietnam's NDAChain begs a critical question: are we witnessing a genuine leap towards a decentralized future, or simply the digital equivalent of putting lipstick on a pig? Time to get past the hype and look at the realities.Is It Truly Decentralized Though?NDAChain, promoted as a national blockchain...
Vietnam's NDAChain Is This the End of NFT Scams?
Let’s not kid ourselves—the NFT world is like the Wild West right now. Instead of cowboys and open saloons, we run into pixelated apes and rug pulls. You've heard the horror stories. Maybe you've lived the horror stories. No way I’m spending $500 in gas fees for a JPEG! Nothing’s...
Hayes' CryptoPunk Call: Is Ethereum's DeFi Crown Slipping?
Arthur Hayes’ audacious prediction – that CryptoPunks will beat Ethereum – has caused a great uproar among the crypto community. Is this just a fad, or is it evidence of something more fundamental? To me that is a huge wake up call, calling us to look at the unintended consequences...