Chainlink reinforces its position as the key infrastructure provider to decentralized finance (DeFi) and smart contracts. This continuing change is a testament to the industry’s realization that projects must be built with form following function and not speculation. With a market cap of $9 billion, Chainlink is creating quite the...
As with all things cryptocurrency, the market is consistently changing, new projects and technologies are being released daily. In recent months we’ve seen a distinct pivot away from speculation and towards blockchain projects that provide concrete utility to the world. The projects are focused on addressing real world problems or...
The ocean. Vast, mysterious, and increasingly under threat. Now, Oh Whale is hoping to rescue it, one NFT at a time. Yet in this sea of digital assets, is this project an innovative ship or merely the next piece of flotsam? Let's dive in.NFTs With A Purpose: Really?Okay, let's be...
Okay, let's be brutally honest. Most NFTs are glorified JPEGs. So, you’ve purchased an NFT monkey picture for the cost of a decent used car, and now what? It just sits in your/apple developer’s digital wallet, gathering digital dust. The original sin of utility has delivered underwhelming returns. All of...
The temptation is there to fall into the hype of shiny new meme coins and trends. Behind the noise, some altcoins are quietly building real-world utility and accelerating industry adoption. Anjali Mehra, a DeFi opinion columnist, highlights three such altcoins: Arbitrum (ARB), Render (RNDR), and Immutable X (IMX). These projects...
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has made similar moves to open up their platform, recently integrating Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility and offering cross-chain interoperability. These improvements widen its marketability to developers and institutions building across multiple blockchain ecosystems.By adding EVM compatibility, Ethereum developers can start to take advantage of the...
Macro investor Raoul Pal believes we’re entering a “banana zone” for crypto, calling on millions to stack sats and accumulate crypto. He's been right before, so you listen. This time, everyone's chasing memecoins. Remember 2021? NFTs were everything. Grimes was cashing in, and your grandmother likely learned what a JPEG...
Overcome with cynicism from all the inflated expectations and failed projects that have come before in crypto? So am I. For years, we’ve been told that crypto is the future. To many, it often felt like that future was forever “coming soon.” Something's shifting. As the political noise of the...
Pepeto, a new meme coin proven on a utility-first approach, has taken the crypto world by storm with its massive presale still underway. This collaborative project is unique in that it offers zero-fee trading. It offers a thoughtfully designed ecosystem that includes a decentralized exchange and a cross-chain bridge. As...
We know the crypto market is a volatile and ever-changing space. Though Bitcoin tends to dominate the news, the altcoin ecosystem has a wealth of possibilities. As we start to plan for 2025, it’s definitely time to move past the temporary buzz and focus on real usefulness. Anjali Mehra is...
Further Reading
BlockDAG's 3025% Gain? The Meme Lords Will Decide Crypto's Fate
Okay, fam, let's talk about the elephant in the crypto room – BlockDAG's audacious projection of a 3025% gain. Is this just another vaporwave dream, or a true siren call to the meme lords? Because let's be real, in 2024 and beyond, the real currency isn't just Bitcoin or Ethereum,...
Beyond the Hype BlockDAG's Utility Shift Could Reshape Crypto in 2025
3025% gains projected for BlockDAG? Sounds like a dream, right? Or perhaps a cleverly marketed mirage. Let’s face it, in the world of crypto, lofty predictions are a penny per sack. So the question isn’t if the hype is real, but rather what’s behind that hype and whether it’s sustainable....
Beyond Hype: Utility Coins Like BDAG, LINK & DOT Lead 2025 Crypto
The overall crypto market is changing rapidly, investors are looking for projects that bring utility and address real-world issues. Forget the shine of short-lived fads and excitement. 2025 is quickly becoming the year of the first utility-based cryptocurrencies. An shmehra, DeFi opinion columnist Anjali Mehra spotlights a unique trend that...
Arctic Pablo Coin: 17,000% ROI or Hype? Plus Goatseus & Penguins
The meme coin environment is a high-stakes wild west filled with enormous opportunity and risk. Anjali Mehra is a DeFi Policy Editor and opinion columnist known for her creative approaches to unpacking difficult subjects. She dives into Arctic Pablo Coin, an up-and-coming contender that’s making waves with its alluring presale...
Arctic Pablo's APY: A DeFi Dream or a Dangerous Debt Trap?
Let's cut the chase. You've heard the siren calls, the tweets, the promised returns. Arctic Pablo Coin (APC) is the new hotness on the block, offering a sizzling 66% APY for staking while it’s still in presale. Stage 33, Penguin Harbor, $0.00057 a pop. Over $3 million raised. 1300%+ ROI...
Arctic Pablo Coin: The Meme Messiah or Crypto's Next Big Joke?
So, Arctic Pablo Coin (APC), huh? The title conjures images of a Pokémon that got cut from a kid’s TV show. In fact, you would be forgiven for thinking this character just walked in from crypto! As a field, we are at a critical juncture. We may be around for...
Pengu's 150% Moonshot: Is This the Meme Coin Messiah?
Okay, let's be real. We’ve all witnessed the rise and fall of meme coins. Remember Doge? Shiba Inu? They had their 15 minutes of crypto fame and now have gone the way of the dodo. Pengu? Unlike his predecessors, this cotton candy amigo is going about it all the wrong...
Is BlockDAG's Presale Proof Polkadot's Speculation Days Are Over?
Ever wonder how Polkadot became the hottest crypto ticket in town just a few short years ago? Every influencer, every YouTube guru, was yelling about it. As it turned out, it was the crypto equivalent of Beanie Babies – no cash cow, all cow dung. (Alright, a little bit of...