Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has had a scalability problem for a long time. As transaction volume increased, the network became congested and caused gas fees to spike and transaction times to slow. In order to address these issues, many Layer 2 (L2) scaling solutions have been developed....
Optimism, a leading player in the blockchain space, has made a bold prediction: that all fintech companies will eventually launch their own blockchains. This forecast appears optimistic. It encourages important conversations to the alternative — the future of finance. It details how blockchain technology can be utilized to help build...
The buzz is inescapable. Fintech giants are stampeding towards blockchain technology. Crypto exchanges and traditional financial institutions alike are all hell-bent on releasing their very own Layer-2. OP Labs believes that in 5 years every fintech will have their own chain. Robinhood’s building on Arbitrum, Ripple's got an EVM sidechain,...
Now, picture a world where your grandma’s bank operates its own blockchain. This isn't any blockchain—it's custom-built, cutting-edge, and special in so many ways. It taps into the very same innovative technology that powers just about everything these days. Your favorite local coffee shop? DeFi protocols working in the background...
Founded during the pandemic in 2020, Qubetics has recently exploded onto the market with a bang. The new cryptocurrency will support cross-chain functionality and utility-driven, functional products. The token behaved unbelievably well, jumping 950% within hours of being listed on major exchanges. This impressive increase has sparked new hope among...
Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is always looking for ways to maximize productivity on its network. Today, Ethereum 1.0 can only handle around 15 transactions per second (TPS). To increase transaction speed and efficiency, we need to look toward Layer-2 (L2) solutions. Anjali Mehra, a DeFi Voice advisor,...
With scaling bottlenecks and exorbitant gas fees remaining on Ethereum and the recent gas crisis on Solana, Layer-2 protocols are capturing investor interest. Arbitrum, Optimism, and Polygon are far ahead of the rest of the Layer-2 contenders. They are pulling in new rounds of capital and becoming the darlings of...
Market analysts are keeping a very close eye on JetBolt (JBOLT), Arbitrum (ARB) and Optimism (OP) as the next best crypto investments. Each possesses distinct characteristics and growth potential, mesmerizing crypto enthusiasts and investors eager to find the next big thing. In particular, JetBolt is making headlines with its successful...
Bitfinex, one of the largest digital asset exchanges in the world, has commented on their recent integration of USDT0 on the Optimism network. This strategic move looks to improve stablecoin liquidity and transaction efficiency on behalf of their users. The integration is in perfect harmony with Bitfinex’s mission to bring...
Okay, fam, let's be real. Another bridged stablecoin? On Optimism? My initial reaction wasn't exactly awe. Less like a Richard Dreyfus alien contact hand gesture, more like a Frank Oppenheimer disappointed/scared teacher/bureaucrat face palm cum existential crisis. But then it hit me. This is not about efficiency, this is about...
