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Imagine a bustling marketplace for digital assets. Transactions need verification, but unlike traditional systems with central authorities, cryptocurrency relies on decentralized networks. Here’s where Proof-of-Work (PoW) and Proof-of-Stake (PoS) step in – two contrasting approaches to ensuring transaction legitimacy and network security. Both aim to deter fraud through economic...

Remember those predictions about stablecoins and tokenized assets bringing in the masses? It turns out that crypto had a Trojan Horse all along. A decade ago, remittances were the talk of Bitcointalk forums, and smart contracts promised to revolutionize Wall Street. But the first wave of stablecoin and RWA users were crypto natives, using them […]

Ethereum’s core chain (Layer 1) has reached its limits, a fact foreseen from the outset. A single chain, no matter how powerful, couldn’t handle the global economic engine. Enter Vitalik Buterin’s vision: a “roll-up-centric” future. This plan involves scaling Ethereum “vertically” by leveraging thousands of connected layer 2 chains, each technically or...

Mastercard, a global leader in payments, has launched a service aimed at simplifying and securing peer-to-peer crypto transactions across various European and Latin American countries. The “Crypto Credential” service provides users with a Mastercard alias—a straightforward username—enabling them to send and receive Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies via exchanges such as Bit2Me...

Summer’s over, and it’s not just the kids heading back to school. Cybercriminals seem to be following suit. Avast senior malware analyst says that data shows a significant jump in cyber threats detected across various channels in September compared to the carefree summer months. Malvertising, where sneaky ads hide malicious code, saw two especially sharp […]

Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs) have emerged as a transformative force in the cryptocurrency landscape. Their rise, however, coincides with a period of intense regulatory scrutiny and evolving market dynamics. This article delves into the key trends shaping the DEX ecosystem, exploring how platforms like Uniswap are navigating the challenges posed by regulatory bodies like the SEC […]

Although memecoins can entice investors with the prospect of substantial gains and active communities, they carry considerable risks. These include extreme price fluctuations, a lack of intrinsic value, susceptibility to market manipulation, regulatory uncertainties, liquidity challenges, and psychological strain. Investors must carefully assess these risks and evaluate their own risk...

In a significant stride towards enhancing the accessibility of decentralized finance (DeFi), Kain Warwick, the founder of Synthetix, has introduced Infinex. This innovative platform is designed to address and eliminate some of the most persistent barriers that have hindered the widespread adoption of DeFi. By abstracting complex processes such as wallet setup, asset bridging, and […]

Aave Labs recently introduced a set of three governance proposals, unveiling a roadmap for the development of Aave V4. This next iteration, currently in an advanced research phase, promises a series of enhancements to Aave’s lending platform. Among these improvements are heightened support for its native GHO stablecoin and a commitment to reduce transaction fees, […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly merging with blockchain technology, fueling groundbreaking projects that promise to reshape the entire crypto landscape. As we move through 2024, these top AI crypto coin projects are poised to make serious waves. From enhanced security and improved scalability to data-crunching AI networks and smarter investment tools, these ventures are pushing […]