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Loopscale's $5.8M Hack: A DeFi Risk Model Failure?

Loopscale's $5.8M Hack: A DeFi Risk Model Failure?

Meanwhile, Loopscale — a DeFi lending protocol on Solana — has taken a six-figure hit. On April 26th, $5.8 million disappeared, consisting of 5.7 million USDC and 1200 SOL. Ouch. Undercollateralized loans were the attacker’s weapon of choice. Lending markets are currently paused, however, even though some functions have restored....

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5 Reasons Nexchain's AI Blockchain is the Meme Coin Killer

5 Reasons Nexchain's AI Blockchain is the Meme Coin Killer

Alright, crypto fam, let's talk. We're riding a bullish wave, Bitcoin and Ethereum are surging, and everyone's chasing the next big thing. But let’s face it, much of what’s available is… how should I put this… trash. Meme coins, I'm looking at you. All fun and games for a minute,...

Nexchain's 400,000 TPS: DeFi Savior or Just Another Blockchain Promise?

Nexchain's 400,000 TPS: DeFi Savior or Just Another Blockchain Promise?

The crypto world is buzzing. Bitcoin’s cuddling with $110,000, Ethereum’s shimmying over $2,600 and everybody’s looking for the next moon shot. In this bubble, presales are the new gold rush. Nexchain has recently entered this space, with claims of having an astounding 400k TPS and an AI enabled blockchain. Is...

Jack Butcher's NFT Royalty Rebellion: 3 Reasons He's Right (And Why It Matters)

Jack Butcher's NFT Royalty Rebellion: 3 Reasons He's Right (And Why It Matters)

The NFT space is a relatively new wild west, and currently, royalties are the swinging saloon doors everyone’s fighting over. Jack Butcher is a minimalist maestro. He’s the guy who created Visualize Value, Checks and Opepen, and he’s back to rock the boat again this time with his contrarian attitude....

NFT Royalties Are Dead, Long Live the Meme! Jack Butcher's Revolution Explained

NFT Royalties Are Dead, Long Live the Meme! Jack Butcher's Revolution Explained

Royalties are dead. But whatever dinosaur egg that it hatched from — let’s get that out of the way.Before you sharpen your pitchforks and gather your torches, know that this isn’t an effort to put creators to death. It's about freeing them. And the guy at the head of this...

NEAR's 9% Plunge A Wake-Up Call? Inflation's the Real Villain

NEAR's 9% Plunge A Wake-Up Call? Inflation's the Real Villain

So, NEAR took an 8.6% hit, huh? So everybody’s staring at the charts, whispering about this support level and that ascending channel. Let’s be honest, forgoing engagement with community members in favor of just talking about the technicals is putting a band-aid on an open wound. The disease this time?...

NEAR Protocol's Price Plunge Is A Vibe Check: Is the Party Over?

NEAR Protocol's Price Plunge Is A Vibe Check: Is the Party Over?

Okay, fam, let's be real. NEAR’s price just face-planted like I did trying to learn that TikTok dance. We answered from “wen Lambo?” to “wen…food? The charts resemble a rollercoaster built by an amusement park architect disgruntled over being laid off. Is this the death knell for the $NEAR NFT...

Sui Crypto: The Meme-Powered Ethereum Killer Web3 Needs?

Sui Crypto: The Meme-Powered Ethereum Killer Web3 Needs?

Is Ethereum Officially… Boomer?Let’s be real, fam. Ethereum’s been around the block. It’s the OG smart contract platform. Is it becoming your dad’s favorite band too often? Great in its time, but kinda… stale? Those gas fees are insane! The pace is glacial and innovation is moving at the speed...

5 Crypto Gems That Will Make You Say 'Wen Lambo?' in 2025

5 Crypto Gems That Will Make You Say 'Wen Lambo?' in 2025

Alright, fam, let's cut the crap. We know that you’re not just here because you think it will be easy to do. You’ve had one too many bowls of ramen and are due for that Lambo. I get it. Cheers, Sokha — Save Refs. I’ve put a lot of time...