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,...
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...
Sonic Labs Unveils Novel Blockchain Structure with High Throughput and Liquidity Features
Sonic Labs has rolled out an innovative new blockchain template that concentrates on creating more speedy transactions and better liquidity. Added to this new architecture is a system involving a Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG), which implements novel token distribution and incentive structures. Most importantly, it addresses some of the biggest...
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,...
ERC-721 Tokens Power Unique Digital Assets in the Metaverse and Beyond
ERC-721 tokens are the core of the NFT ecosystem Ethereum and many other blockchains have given rise to. They democratize accessibility to creative expression by providing new avenues to artists. In March 2018, Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) 721 officially recognized this token standard. This enables development and use of a...
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...