Social media and blockchain technology are quickly becoming an inseparable pairing. Recent moves by Coinbase and Zora Network highlight this thrilling pivot. Coinbase’s Base blockchain just announced an integration with Zora – a protocol, exchange, and marketplace that tokenizes content automatically by default. This move kicked off a vigorous discussion...
PBW is as always a great temperature check on the industry Paris Blockchain Week (PBW). This year, the excitement over stablecoins seemed overwhelming. Were they simultaneously touted as the solution to modernizing payments, particularly in the realm of cross-border payments? Absolutely. Did I buy it? Not entirely. Honestly, I believe...
The blockchain industry is rapidly maturing, with new platforms on the scene seeking to address the shortcomings of previous platforms. Somnia is a revolutionary platform that is shattering ceilings and creating a tidal wave thru the digital sphere. Its high-performance testnet recently achieved more than 1 million TPS! This impressive...
Launched in 2015, Ethereum has rapidly become one of the most significant innovations in the blockchain industry. It has surged up to be a serious contender against Bitcoin. Its native cryptocurrency, Ether, has rapidly ascended to become the world’s second most popular cryptocurrency. The platform stands out on the whole,...
Quinn Thompson says Ethereum is "completely dead." Okay, ouch. As someone who has a lot of skin in the game, I truly understand that gut punch. You probably do too. Nothing worse than hearing a hedge fund CIO pronounce a project you’re passionate about (and possibly put your own money...
The hype around Ethereum’s Layer 2 (L2) scaling solutions is overwhelming. We’re misled into thinking they are the only means to attain mass adoption. Their hype has some people questioning if they’re really Ethereum’s salvation, or if they’re unwittingly draining the main chain’s lifeblood. Have we become so entranced by...
Central banks that continue holding on to these legacy systems will be left in the dust. The future of finance is decentralized, it’s distributed, and it’s blockchain-based. Project Promissa isn’t just a fun experiment – it’s a warning sign in giant, flashing neon that the future is already here. The...
Okay, let's talk Ethereum. With green across the entire board, Bitcoin hitting all-time highs again this summer, and altcoins like Ethereum are really catching a serious bid. Before you take out a second mortgage on your house to purchase some ETH, let’s pump the brakes for just a moment. Are...
Europe is at it again. This time, it’s not just about regulating cookie banners or punishing tech titans. It's a full-blown assault on the very foundation of crypto: freedom. These new European Data Protection Board (EDPB) guidelines, masquerading as data protection, are nothing short of a digital land grab, attempting...
The heady ascent of crypto heralded in a revolution, a world free from the constraints of old finance. Yet revolutions, like double-edged swords, have the potential to cut both ways. We applaud this innovation and this potential for greater financial inclusion. Though perhaps we are focusing too much on the...
