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On-Chain Domains Expand Usability of Web2 Platforms
8.2.2024
Just as the internet advanced with the evolution of the Domain Name System (DNS) – which turns domain names into IP addresses – the crypto sector is undergoing a similar transition with the implementation of on-chain domain names. What are On-chain Domains? Sandy Carter, COO and Head of Business...
SocialFi Project Friendzone to Debut on Polygon Blockchain
8.2.2024
Decentralized social marketplace Friendzone is hopping on the Polygon blockchain for a Feb. 26 launch, and eyeing a move to Polygon zkEVM down the line. The app is said to combine the emotional aspects of traditional social media with the financial rewards of Web3 to build online communities....
Belarus CBDC ‘Will Let Nation Decentralize Cross-border Trade,’ 2026 Rollout Confirmed
8.2.2024
Belarus’ Central Bank thinks its new CBDC will let Minsk “decentralize cross-border trade,” and has earmarked a national rollout for 2026. Per ONT, the National Bank of Belarus (NBB)’s Deputy Head of Research and Strategic Development Mikhail Demidenko, said: “The [goal] is primarily...
Pandoshi Poised for Significant Growth Similar to Polygon (MATIC) in 2024
3.2.2024
  Pandoshi (PAMBO) is an emerging crypto project that aims to champion decentralization, privacy, and monetary freedom. With an ecosystem of decentralized products, Pandoshi seeks to emulate the meteoric growth seen by Polygon (MATIC) in 2021. An Introduction to Pandoshi Inspired by Satoshi...
Exclusive: Anza Co-Founder Responds to Solana Centralization Concerns
30.1.2024
The Solana blockchain crew has moved some team members from one of its divisions to a new entity called Anza. Anza co-founder Jeff Washington, a former engineer at Solana Labs, announced this move on Tuesday, revealing the team’s focus on improving the performance of a Solana Labs validator...
As Blockchains Push Toward Decentralization, These People Serve as Ultimate Guardians
29.1.2024
The goal of these "protocol councils,” sometimes called “security councils,” is to nudge these nascent networks toward increasing decentralization, by gradually removing them from under the control of their original developers. How are they different from boards of directors?
Decentralization to Secure Crypto Assets: Interview with Billy Mullins
29.1.2024
MatterFi, a decentralized digital asset wallet solution focused on security and efficiency, seeks to raise the bar regarding custody integration, faster transactions, and wider crypto adoption. In a recent press release, the company announced Billy Mullins as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO)...
Bitcoin ETFs to Likely Divert Users and Trading Volumes Away from CEXs, Says Anthony Bevan
24.1.2024
Recently approved spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are likely to divert investor interest and trading volume away from centralized exchanges (CEXs), according to Anthony Bevan, CEO of the wealth management firm Blockguard. Bevan, a full-time trader and investor, added that spot bitcoin...
Community Driven Content in Web3: Hype or the Next Big Trend?
23.1.2024
Photo by neskue on Midjourney One of the big selling points of the Web3/Crypto movement is that of decentralization. This can mean different things to different people, with some focusing on the security benefits of avoiding threats from within, others focusing on the trustless aspects that allow...
Fantom Reduces Validator Requirement to 50k FTM, Prioritizes Decentralization
16.1.2024
Source: Adobestock Fantom Network has announced a 90% reduction in validator requirements, taking the assets needed to run a self-staking node to 50,000 FTM from 500,000 FTM. The company wrote on X (formerly Twitter) about the new developments, informing its community of changes, reasons, and...
Hedera Adds Major Household Name To Its Council – Why Is This Important?
15.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock / Eagle Hedera has announced the latest member of its governing council – the tech giant Hitachi. Hedera’s President Charles Adkins told Cryptonews why having household names join the ranks is relevant. Hedera Lending Credibility with Hitachi America The Hedera...
Distributed Validator Technology More Primed to Overcome the Ethereum Validator Overload Challenge – Alon Muroch
14.1.2024
While the Ethereum network’s migration to a proof of stake (PoS) consensus mechanism has seen the protocol become less energy-intensive, Alon Muroch, the founder of the SSV Network core team, said if the number of validators is not contained this can lead to a network overload. The Promise...
Coinbase’s Rollup Base Updates Roadmap and Goals for 2024
12.1.2024
Base, the Coinbase incubated rollup, has updated its roadmap and goals for 2024. In a blog post, Base informed that it will not only focus on building a development platform but on fostering the decentralization of such an environment, building on-chain apps, and bringing liquidity to...
Ethereum’s Path Forward: Vitalik Buterin Unveils Roadmap Enhancements
31.12.2023
In a recent update, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin released an updated 2023 roadmap for the blockchain platform, detailing notable improvements and steadfast progress. Despite similarities to the previous year’s roadmap, the updated version underscores Ethereum’s evolving...
Vitalik Buterin Blames Rising Transaction Fees for Web3’s Drift from Decentralization
29.12.2023
Source: ShutterStock In a recent blog post titled “Make Ethereum Cypherpunk Again,” Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin expressed concerns about the veering trajectory of Web3 from its original vision. Buterin contends that the foundational principles of Web3 have gradually receded...
Bitcoin Mining Pool Ocean Successfully Mines Third Block in Ongoing Decentralization Quest
27.12.2023
Ocean succeeded in mining their third Bitcoin block, showing the decentralized mining pool’s capabilities. Image by Kerem Goktug Kaya, Adobe Stock. The decentralized Bitcoin mining pool Ocean reached a new milestone this week by successfully mining its third block ever. According to data from...
Jack Dorsey-Backed Ocean Bitcoin Mining Pool Introduces Block Template Options
23.12.2023
Ocean, a Bitcoin mining pool backed by Jack Dorsey, has introduced block template options to allow individual miners to decide which transactions will be included in the next block. The feature, dubbed “path to decentralization,” will allow pool users to mine transactions with Ordinal...
Lido Tests of 'Distributed Validator Technology' Portend 2024 Decentralization Push
20.12.2023
A big selling point of blockchain networks is that they are "decentralized." But just a few validators, including those run by Lido, have gradually amassed a lion's share of the power over the dominant smat-contracts blockchain, Ethereum. One idea is to decentralize the validators themselves
EthereumPOW Core Team Disbands to Achieve Full Decentralization as OneDAO Provides Transitional Support
19.12.2023
The EthereumPOW core team is disbanding to achieve decentralized governance, with OneDAO providing temporary support. Image by Sergey Nivens, Adobe Stock. The core development team behind the proof-of-work (PoW) fork of Ethereum announced on Tuesday its decision to dissolve EthereumPOW’s...
BNB Chain Reveals Greenfield Tech Roadmap, Neon EVM Integrates Ledger Live + More News
12.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Ascannio Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In this edition: BNB Chain Reveals Greenfield Tech Roadmap Neon EVM Integrates With Ledger Live Immutable and Transak Partner...