The two words, climate and equity, don’t often tango, do they? Instead, we’ve been sold a decentralized utopia. Instead, we make our way through a dark forest filled with gas fees, rug pulls and terms that only make sense to a computer science PhD. Whenever I hear about a new...
Seventeen million dollars. If you think this is a lot in the world of Web3, you are right. Or build a “T-Rex” sized blockchain, allegedly. But let’s cut the crap for a second. In the multifaceted world we live in, especially when trying to cut through the tumultuous and ever-changing...
Let's be honest, how many times have you wanted to dive into a new DeFi protocol or snag that limited-edition NFT, only to realize it's on a different blockchain? Cue the frantic search for yet another exchange, yet another wallet, yet another … well, you get the idea. I get...
Web3. Let’s face it, alone they’re a pretty depressing picture. At times it seems more like a revolution just looks like a really complex spreadsheet that only finance professionals understand. We were promised a decentralized, blockchain-enabled, techbro utopia. Instead, what we mostly found was the confusing world of crypto gibberish...
Polygon is becoming known as the most important technology in the Web3 gaming sphere. It provides enhanced scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness. Polygon is an Ethereum Layer 2 solution designed to improve the functionality of Ethereum. It addresses some of the biggest challenges that have hampered the wider adoption of blockchain...
Ethereum, the granddaddy of all smart contract platforms, is for all intents and purposes getting its lunch eaten in the blockchain gaming space. Let's be blunt: the user experience on Ethereum for gaming often sucks. Navigating the ecosystem under high gas fees and network congestion is like going up to...
Ethereum developers are currently working on improving blockchain interoperability by creating two new developments ERC-7930 and ERC-7828 token standards. These standards are an answer to the current fragmented state of Ethereum’s inter-blockchain ecosystem. For one, they allow for a much more user-friendly and cohesive interface than jumping between different chains....
Alright apes, let's talk about Aerodrome (AERO). You've seen the charts. You've heard the whispers. Everyone is suddenly a Base maxi. But is this the real deal, or just the next shiny object pulling us off course from actually creating something meaningful?I’m not your financial advisor (duh), but I am...
Venture capital firms are pouring billions of dollars into projects working on confidentiality, tokenization, and Web3 infrastructure. This dramatic increase in funding is a clear vote of confidence in these technologies. Put simply, they have the potential to change the face of blockchain technology, as well as traditional finance itself....
Okay, let's be real. I think we’ve all been burned by the Web3 hype machine at this point. Decentralization, artist empowerment, a decentralized, democratic, new utopian internet—it really did offer the world. Unfortunately, too frequently these ideals have soured into rug pulls, high gas fees, and ape JPEGs that go...
Further Reading
Solana's Congestion Solution: Is Solaxy the Answer?
Solana, known for its speed and efficiency, recently faced a significant challenge: network congestion. Traders experienced bandwidth issues, with as much as a half-hour delay between transaction clearance. This development highlights the need for a robust solution to take the load off the peak demand. Enter Solaxy, a new Layer-2...
Solana Equities? How Believe.app Fits the Big Picture
Among the alternatives, Solana has taken off as the high-performance blockchain of choice, posting a price around $150 as of 3/3/25. It has since proven itself to be the highest performing cryptocurrency, ranking in the top 10 virtually every day since by market capitalization. Because of its speed and low...
Believe.app: Is This the Future of Crypto Project Funding?
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...
Solana's LaunchCoin Experiment: Genius Innovation or DeFi Disaster Waiting?
Ben Pasternak, the visionary behind Believe.app, is one of several betting on a future where startups won’t need to go through Sand Hill Road to begin with. He envisions a future of real “Internet Capital Markets.” Here’s how it works. In this utopian vision, developers wouldn’t just submit a glossy...
Launch Your Own Coin? Inside Believe.app's Viral Feature
The world of cryptocurrency is changing quickly. The new platforms and features are attracting attention, enthusiasm, and speculation, with democratization of access to digital assets as a common rallying cry. Believe.app has introduced a particularly intriguing feature: the ability for users to launch their own coins simply by mentioning the...
LaunchCoin and Believe.app Are Here to Steal Your VC's Lunch Money
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...
LaunchCoin & Believe.app: Disrupting VC with Crypto?
We know that for many, the venture capital world feels intimidating and inaccessible. Just a lucky few have the opportunity to make meaningful investments in promising startups. Enter a new breed of creative platforms, using the same decentralized power of blockchain technology to beat back gatekeepers and democratize the funding...
Launchcoin and Believe.app Spearhead New Era of Blockchain-Based Fundraising
LaunchnCoin and Believe.app are emerging as leading players in the booming new space of blockchain-based capital raising. They are directly challenging the assumptions underlying traditional, “VC 1.0” venture capital. Launchcoin, an innovative new cryptocurrency, allows users to create their own coins simply by tagging the account on X. In just...