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....
With its innovative technology and ambitious vision, Qubetics is quickly becoming known as a remarkable Layer 1 project, taking the crypto world by storm. Its creative solution cuts through the problem of blockchain fragmentation with laser focus. By honing in on the tokenization of real-world assets, it’s carved out a...
Okay, let's be real. We've all been there. Scrolling through CoinGecko, watching some completely obscure coin fucking moon and being like, “Fuck I’m too late on the rocket ship! Remember Squid Game token? (Don’t worry, I’m not judging… much.) And that’s the thing about crypto — it’s often an emotional...
Crypto market is well known for its volatility. After hitting its all-time high at $2.60 earlier this year, MATIC, the native token of the Polygon ecosystem has been crashing hard. With the crypto market down 85% from its peak, it’s only natural that investors are spooked. This article breaks down...
MATIC, the native cryptocurrency of the Polygon network, has appeared particularly ripe for a downturn. It has since dropped 85% from its peak. This drop is a testament to the mounting difficulties the network has encountered as the competition in the layer-2 scaling solutions market continues to intensify. The decline...
MATIC’s 85% drop from its all-time high is more than another red candle on the charts. It's a blaring alarm for the entire Layer 2 narrative and a stark reminder that hype doesn't equal long-term viability. We cannot overstate how important it is to continue this conversation as to how...
Alright, let's talk about the elephant in the crypto room – or rather, the elephant that used to be a majestic mammoth and is now more of a deflated bouncy castle: Polygon (MATIC). An 85% crash from its all-time high? Ouch. And that’s not just a dip—that’s a double axel...
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...
The crypto world moves fast. One minute you're the darling of Ethereum scaling, the next you're pivoting so hard you risk whiplash. Polygon’s recent moves – a CEO shake-up and the planned deprecation of zkEVM – smacks of a high-stakes gamble. Smart players or just arranging their own funeral?Is zkEVM...
Further Reading
Sonic Labs: Is This the Blockchain Upgrade DeFi Needs?
With its revolutionary ecosystem of blockchain technology, Sonic Labs is creating a stir in the DeFi landscape. And it’s trying to address very, very persistent issues that have been plaguing decentralized finance for some time. The question remains is it really DeFi’s magic upgrade? Here’s a look at what you...
Sonic Labs' Bold Gamble: Can DAG Architecture Dethrone Ethereum?
Ethereum's dominance is being challenged. So the question isn’t whether a serious challenger will come, but when and who. But Sonic Labs (formerly Fantom) is getting ready to throw its hat – or rather, its Sonic Gem – into the Layer-1 ring. Their wager? A new architecture built on DAG...
Hemi & SQD AI: Unleashing Bitcoin DeFi with AI-Powered Data
The DeFi landscape is still growing, changing, and developing every day, with new innovations continuing to break the limits of what’s achievable. Out of everything, we’re most excited about the partnership between Hemi and SQD AI. Together, they work to transform Bitcoin DeFi by combining the most innovative AI-powered data...
Nicholas Otieno Drives Bitcoin DeFi Innovation Through Multi-Chain Solutions
Nicholas is a fintech writer focused on cryptocurrency markets. Today he’s continuing that crusade by making the Bitcoin experience more inviting in the ever-evolving decentralized finance (DeFi) space. Since 2019, Otieno has focused his writing on helping readers understand cryptocurrency and how it can help create a more prosperous world....
Hemi & SQD AI Just Dropped the Mic on Bitcoin DeFi (IYKYK)
Okay, fam, let's be real. Bitcoin DeFi has been kinda...meh. Like that one overconfident amigo who insists on putting you on their five besties’ wedding list and then ghost. Promises, promises, but where's the FIRE? Where's the actual disruption we were promised?That’s when Hemi Network and SQD AI walk in,...
Top 5 Crypto Presales: Unveiling the Next Big Thing in Blockchain
The cryptocurrency world moves at the speed of light with new projects launching every day, every one of them hoping to catch an investor’s eye. Crypto presales are an exciting opportunity to invest early in projects that could grow to be the next big thing. As such, they shine brightly...
Crypto Presales: The Next DeFi Revolution or Just Another Fad?
Are crypto presales the secret to early adoption and explosive profits? Or are they mainly digital snake oil, taking advantage of fear of missing out and fueled by hype? The truth, like most things in crypto, isn’t that simple.The landscape has shifted. Yet we have clearly moved on from the...
5 Crypto Presales That'll Make You Say 'Wen Lambo?' (Maybe)
Wen Lambo? Ah, the rallying cry of a thousand failed crypto investors. It’s a question laced with, oh, all the faux hopeful idealism, mega unicorn capitalism, and meme magic that has exploded in the space. We’ve all been there, awash in data, lusting after that delectable, delectable Italian horsepower. Let’s...