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Ethereum's NFT Boom A Mirage? 3 Reasons This Whale-Driven Surge Could Crash

Ethereum's NFT Boom A Mirage? 3 Reasons This Whale-Driven Surge Could Crash

You're seeing the headlines, right? NFT trading volume is through the roof, Ethereum is on fire and you can’t scroll through Twitter without hearing about some get rich quick scheme. Before you dive in deep, let’s slow things down. I am definitely NOT arguing that NFTs are devoid of value...

Whales Dive into Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER): Worth the Hype?

Whales Dive into Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER): Worth the Hype?

The crypto space is a constant hive of activity and projects are always jockeying to get your attention. There is Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) – the project mighty enough to steal the attention of the big sharks. The main purpose of this project is to improve Bitcoin’s overall capacity via Layer...

Whales Dive into Bitcoin Hyper! Is This the Next Big NFT Goldrush?

Whales Dive into Bitcoin Hyper! Is This the Next Big NFT Goldrush?

All right, NFT believers, let’s get real real. As you might remember from our first encounter, I’m Sokha, your friendly neighborhood NFT artist and WEB3 community hype-woman. Looking back, there have been fads that rose and fell quicker than gas fees on the Ethereum network. There’s something different about this...

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OpenSea Insider Case: Is This the End of Crypto Regulation?

OpenSea Insider Case: Is This the End of Crypto Regulation?

The reversal of Nathaniel Chastain’s conviction is a further gut punch. This message resonates far beyond free market advocates. It indirectly stands against the very belief that crypto can transform into a more reliable environment. The Wild West days are certainly not over. I fear for all of us if...

NFT Insider Trading Case Overturned? Here's Why It's Hilarious (and Terrifying)

NFT Insider Trading Case Overturned? Here's Why It's Hilarious (and Terrifying)

Oh, brilliant! Just brilliant. So, the guy who supposedly front-ran NFTs on OpenSea gets to go free? Are you KIDDING me? I'm picturing him right now, sipping champagne, while the rest of us are out here trying to decide if we can afford ramen and gas this week.This is not...

Lean Ethereum: Pragmatic Progress or Just Another Crypto Pipe Dream?

Lean Ethereum: Pragmatic Progress or Just Another Crypto Pipe Dream?

10,000 TPS on Ethereum Mainnet? Really? We've heard promises before, haven't we? Justin Drake's "Lean Ethereum" roadmap, with its ambition to boost Ethereum's performance to rival traditional payment networks, sounds fantastic on paper. But hold on a minute there speedy driver. Is this moment a one-off, or a genuine opportunity...

Ethereum's 10-Year Leap: 10,000 TPS & Quantum-Proof Security

Ethereum's 10-Year Leap: 10,000 TPS & Quantum-Proof Security

Ethereum is preparing for the biggest change in the next 10 years to come. The initial goal for these developer-chain collaborations was to improve transaction speeds. Simultaneously, we hope to shore up the network against future dangers such as quantum computing. Anjali Mehra, a DeFi opinion columnist, explains the transformative...

Ethereum's 10K TPS Dream: Will 'Lean' Fix the NFT Gas Crisis?

Ethereum's 10K TPS Dream: Will 'Lean' Fix the NFT Gas Crisis?

Okay, let's be real. And how many of us have really followed through on an NFT mint. And sometimes we have the impression that with those big gas dollars we just paid for Elon Musk’s next trip into space! As many of you know, I attempted to drop a flock...

Ethereum's ETF Hopes Are Overblown. Here's the Real Story.

Ethereum's ETF Hopes Are Overblown. Here's the Real Story.

Not to say that Ethereum didn’t have a great July, a 50% increase that left everyone thinking ETFs were right around the corner. This isn't about ETFs magically solving all of Ethereum's problems; it's about something far more fundamental – its long-term sustainability.ETF Approval = Guaranteed Success?Absolutely not. The market...

Ethereum's 50% July Surge? It's the Memes, Stupid!

Ethereum's 50% July Surge? It's the Memes, Stupid!

Okay, let's get real. You might have heard the news about Ethereum’s dramatic rise of over 50% in July. Institutional interest, they say. Network upgrades, they claim. Blah, blah, blah. While those things matter, I'm here to tell you the real reason: It's the damn memes, people!Memes Drive Ethereum, Get...

Ethereum's July Surge: 50% Gain! Is This the Start of a Bull Run?

Ethereum's July Surge: 50% Gain! Is This the Start of a Bull Run?

Ethereum just had a crazy month in mid-July, rocketing up over 50%. For those watching the crypto markets, it begs the question: Is this just a blip, or are we seeing the start of something bigger? Anjali Mehra takes a look at what’s driving this wave of 2023. She looks...