This makes BOB the first Ethereum scaling solution’s Hybrid ZK Rollup to reach this important mark. Yet this creative approach is a very big step forward into the unknown. Eth2 addresses long-standing issues of security, scalability and decentralization of the Ethereum network. Anjali Mehra, a DeFi opinion columnist known for...
BOB has achieved one of its most important milestones! It is now the first blockchain to implement Zero-Knowledge (ZK) proofs as fraud proofs inside a hybrid rollup architecture. This gamechanging combo combines the efficiency and scalability of ZK rollups with the low cost and simplicity of optimistic rollups. Together, these...
On July 15, 2025, Chainalysis released a newsworthy major announcement. They announced that they will provide ATN support for World Chain, an Ethereum Layer 2 network purpose-built for real-world enterprises. Chainalysis emphasized its commitment to supporting rapidly growing networks like World Chain, which aims to connect millions of real users...
Web3. The Wild West, right? Decentralization, anonymity, freedom! In return, we were promised an Internet utopia with no government overreach and no corporate control. A digital renaissance, powered by the promise of crypto and free from gatekeeping. Sounds amazing, doesn't it? Like all revolutions, the reality is… messier.Are We Chasing...
The second quarter of 2025 has been a period of remarkable changes within the Decentralized Application (DApp) sector. Each of these recent years has brought with it some important trends. The newest DApp Market Report shines a spotlight on that shift and more, including notable moves in these seven major...
Vitalik Buterin, a key figure in Ethereum's development, addressed the EthCC conference in Paris, where he discussed Ethereum's development roadmap. He was sure to point out that the institutional demand for Ethereum was intensifying the other way. The main factors propelling this demand are privacy, predictability, and censorship resistance. Buterin...
For Bitcoin and Ethereum, quantum computing is a dark horse threat on the horizon. Anjali Mehra, a DeFi opinion columnist, is emerging as a fresh voice whose innovative social conscience has made waves. She explores how this cutting-edge technological development might shape the unfolding future of decentralized finance. In this...
Gemini is a regulated cryptocurrency exchange, owned and operated by twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss. We believe it is distinguished by its deep commitment to security, regulatory compliance, and an easy-to-use platform. Launched in 2015, Gemini has grown to offer over 70 cryptocurrencies for trading, catering to both beginners and...
Assets that once had utility only within the Ethereum ecosystem are quickly growing into assets with utility on every chain. Now thanks to cross-chain swaps, you can use them on Arbitrum, Base, Solana – and even Bitcoin. This new, collaborative, innovative process provides an exciting opportunity to explore new ways...
We're at a crossroads, folks. Ethereum, the OG smart contract platform, is no longer the sole smart contract player on the block. Chains such as Arbitrum, Base and even Solana are competing for DeFi supremacy. And you, the innocent ETH holder, are left holding the bag. Do you hunker down,...
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Murakami's Flowers Bloom on Base: Art & Web3 Collide!
Takashi Murakami, the world-famous Japanese artist whose colorful and playful works transcended to global culture, is taking a step into Web3. Having just released his most recent NFT drop on the Base blockchain, this decision truly represents a big step of harmonizing traditional medium with the cyber-space. It unlocks an...
Murakami on Base: Is This the NFT Catalyst We've Been Waiting For?
Takashi Murakami. Base. NFTs. Three words I never imagined I’d put together with such… eagerness? Let’s not kid ourselves, the NFT world has been a bit of a digital wasteland as of late. Remember the hype? The Bored Apes? The promises of a decentralized future? It all seems like a...
Murakami's NFTs: 5 Reasons Why Art World Elites Are Terrified
Let's be blunt: the champagne socialists in the art world are freaking out right now. Takashi Murakami, the creative genius responsible for bringing you those famous smiling flowers on Louis Vuitton bags, has thrown a new digital curve ball to the fashion industry. His “108 Flowers Revised” NFT Collection has...
Takashi Murakami Blooms on Base with "108 Flowers Revised" NFT Collection
Takashi Murakami, the Japanese contemporary art phenomenon, is bringing his “108 Flowers Revised” NFT collection to life. Like Base itself, it’ll be released on the Base blockchain. This move is a huge step in bridging the old art establishment with the innovative technology that Web3 offers. The July 31 launch...
Octo Gaming's Starknet Bet: Pragmatic Progress or Just Another Crypto Hype?
On-device AI Octo Gaming recently announced their partnership with Starknet to bring Layer 2 scalability to their mobile gaming platform. This exciting new initiative makes us all answer this key question head-on. On the surface, it sounds promising: faster gameplay, smoother transactions, and the allure of tokenized rewards for their...
Bro Jump's Starknet Leap: Is This the Future of Mobile Gaming?
Forget Candy Crush. Forget Flappy Bird. We're talking Bro Jump. Yes, Bro Jump. And yes, it's somehow connected to Starknet. If that one line announcement doesn’t get you excited, then clearly you need to update your sweet Farmville. But for the rest of us, the question is: could this bizarre...
Octo Gaming Leverages Starknet to Enhance Web3 Mobile Gaming Experience
Octo Gaming adds Starknet’s Layer 2 technology to make its social gaming platform even better. This partnership will significantly reduce transaction speeds and processing times. In doing so, it will make for smooth on-boarding of mobile games into the Web3 ecosystem. An exciting new game joining Octo Gaming’s platform is...
Octo Gaming & Starknet: Bro Jump into the Future of Web3 Games!
With the help of new creative partnerships and cutting-edge technology, the mobile gaming landscape is about to be transformed. Octo Gaming's collaboration with Starknet and the launch of 'Bro Jump' exemplifies this shift, promising a scalable, secure, and community-driven Web3 experience. This article takes a look at how Starknet’s rollup...