Modular blockchains are increasingly riding this wave within Web3, advocating decentralization, specialization and open innovation. It’s a very different approach from monolithic blockchains, where every function happens on one chain.Ethereum's "The Merge" upgrade in September 2022 was a pivotal moment, transitioning the network from a Proof-of-Work to a Proof-of-Stake system....
The potential of crypto gaming – an exciting escape combined with real ownership thanks to blockchain technology – has entranced a lot of people. Yet, the reality is stark: a significant number of crypto game projects are failing. Anjali Mehra is a DeFi Opinion Columnist at CoinDesk, helping to demystify...
Remember those awkward teenage years? Braces, bad haircuts, and just trying to figure out who you are? That was crypto. You know, wild, unpredictable, and frankly, a little embarrassing at times. Now? This time around, crypto is finally trading its baggy jeans and T-shirt for a slot at the prom...
Let's be brutally honest. The crypto space is littered with projects that promised the moon, that were driven by pure hype and celebrity endorsements. Remember Dogecoin? Shiba Inu? How much “utility” did that add to the equation? Exactly. The tide is turning. The days of blind faith are fading, and...
The space of Web3 is moving fast and changing every day. New platforms and new mechanisms are creating exciting opportunities to better fund projects and increase community engagement. One such platform making waves is Believe.app, an invention of 19-year-old Ben Pasternak. Believe.app, formerly known as Clout.me, has experienced a full...
Picture this: Brenda, an NFT artist who pours her heart and soul into pixelated masterpieces. She’s got the talent, the drive, and a creative community in tune with her art. But Brenda's broke. She’ll need more capital to mint her collection, market it, and scale her operation. So, she goes...
Forget lambos and laser eyes. The crypto market is changing at an astonishingly fast pace. By 2025, the projects that will come to the fore will be those that solve practical, everyday issues instead of reaching for the stars. It’s time to tune out the chatter and focus on seven...
Sui, another layer-1 blockchain, made waves with its Move-based programming language and object-centric architecture. It is definitely catching fire, particularly among developer and venture capital circles in California. Its unique consensus and execution engine powers the ability to process transactions independently, allowing for its scalability and lightning fast speed. Purpose-built...
Let's be honest, folks. With valuations that are very much the wild west of crypto, companies and projects may seem chaotic and illogical. These all appear much more driven by IC collective excitement and Twitter hype than by sober assessments. IKA’s valuation is now a staggering $600 million. The amount...
Huge venture capital firms are excitedly supporting Web3 startups. These companies are absolutely committed to making the Internet more private, making social media better and making our cybersecurity stronger. Inco, Towns Protocol, Octane, and Optimum have collectively secured millions in funding to advance their respective projects in the blockchain space....
