Now that the dust has settled on that May 2, 2025 court ruling, its ramifications are still soaking in. Apple needs to stop making it worse by letting crypto payments and NFT integrations go in iOS apps. Epic Games might have come away with the win in this round, but...
To put it bluntly, the blockchain space can sometimes seem like a digital Wild West. It’s a gold rush environment — and everyone is scrambling…and promising the sleekest horses (the quickest transaction speeds) and the largest payoffs (the largest returns). What if the real prize isn’t just having the more...
Look, I get it. “Crypto presales” likely brings to mind scammy rug pulls and vaporware. Believe me, I've been there. We’ve all read RFP responses that shoot for the moon but can’t even make it into orbit. It’s throwing the baby out with the bathwater to dismiss all presales, particularly...
Let’s face it, the blockchain ecosystem is filled with hype. And yet every other day it seems there’s another “revolutionary” solution that’s going to do all the heavy lifting for us. When it comes to scaling, we need to cut through the noise and ask: what actually works? If you’ve...
Blockchain technology, while revolutionary, faces a significant hurdle: scalability. As more users and applications flock to the network, transaction speeds grind to a halt and fees shoot through the roof. This is where sidechains and Layer 2 solutions enter the picture, providing parallel yet distinct approaches to address these obstacles....
As the Ethereum network reached its limits, Layer 2 solutions quickly emerged as the most popular scaling option for blockchains. They offer safe and effective connections to existing networks. Layer 2 solutions extend the capabilities of a Layer 1 blockchain. By employing this strategy, they are able to take advantage...
The blockchain universe is a big, multifaceted ecosystem. Each layer is distinctly important to overall functionality and efficiency of decentralized, self-governed systems. While Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions often grab the headlines, there's a foundational layer that is the unsung hero upon which the entire structure is built: Layer...
Layer 0 protocols are poised to change the blockchain environment. Further, they will be the key underpinnings of all Layer 1 blockchains as well as Layer 2 solutions. As decentralized applications gain traction and new industries integrate into the blockchain space, Layer 0 is expected to become central to the...
The promised land of blockchain sharding, scalability and interoperability. The bedrock that all of our beautiful, magical, decentralized future will be built upon. That's the hype, anyway. Let’s get real for a second. As a long-time observer of this space, I’m here to tell you some uncomfortable truths about Layer...
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has allocated $32,647,065.32 in grants during the first quarter of 2025, demonstrating a significant commitment to bolstering blockchain research and development. This funding is intended to accelerate Layer 2 scalability solutions, ZKPs and educational programs around the world. EF’s strategic investment aims to secure long-term economic...
