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How decentralized exchanges have evolved and why it's good for users
17.10.2022
Decentralized exchanges have improved usability and user experience, becoming a good option for investors in the crypto space
Koreans to have access to blockchain-powered digital IDs by 2024
17.10.2022
Under the plan, the blockchain-powered ID would be fully decentralized, meaning the government won't be able to see how or when the ID is being used
Blockchain gaming adoption means more options for gamers
16.10.2022
Blockchain games are cropping up across various genres, giving games options for what they can play
The Size of Bitcoin’s Distributed Ledger Nears a Half Terabyte
15.10.2022
Well over a decade ago, on January 3, 2009, the size of the Bitcoin blockchain was 0.285 kilobytes (kB) or around 285 bytes. Today, however, the blockchain’s ledger is nearly half a terabyte, or roughly 432 gigabytes. Bitcoin’s Blockchain Nears 500 Gigabytes in Size On October...
48% of Ethereum Blocks Face Censorship From OFAC-Compliant Flashbots
15.10.2022
For a couple of years now, MEV-Boost relays or Flashbots have become popular tools in order to gather the maximum value that can be extracted from Ethereum’s block production. However, in recent times, Flashbots have been controversial as people believe the technology threatens...
Smart contract-enabled insurance holds promise, but can it be scaled?
14.10.2022
Blockchains can help to insure the world’s uninsured, but daunting challenges remain: How does one explain crop insurance to indigent farmers?
To HODL or have kids? The IVF Bitcoin Babies paid for with BTC profits
14.10.2022
A Bitcoiner in London brings new meaning to the phrase “generational wealth.” Noodle sold some Bitcoin to pay for IVF treatments for two babies
China floats idea of 'Asian yuan' to reduce reliance on US dollar
14.10.2022
The proposed distributed ledger technology-backed “Asian yuan” token would supposedly help reduce Asia’s dependence on the U.S. dollar for international business
Government of Dominica Enters Into Agreement With TRON, Set to Issue Fan Token Named Dominica Coin
13.10.2022
Dominica is a sovereign island nation in the Caribbean Sea, known as the “Nature Island of the Caribbean” because of its outstanding natural beauty. Following the signing of a new agreement with TRON, the country is now set to embrace blockchain technology and provide a model for integrating small...
NFTs and crypto provide fundraising options for breast cancer awareness
13.10.2022
Organizations are partnering with NFT projects and accepting crypto donations to draw attention to Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Meta’s Web3 hopes face challenge of decentralization and market headwinds
13.10.2022
Meta’s metaverse aspirations haven’t fared well for the tech giant, as the firm wiped out nearly five years’ worth of market cap in just 10 months of 2022
Samsung to Debut Knox Matrix Blockchain-Based Security System for Smart Devices
13.10.2022
Samsung, the consumer electronics giant, has announced the introduction of a blockchain-like security system for its smart devices. Named Knox Matrix, the objective of the system is to increase the security of a multi-device environment, with each smart device monitoring others and sharing access...
Report: Zimbabwe Tertiary Learning Institution Developing Central Bank Digital Currency
12.10.2022
Harare Institute of Technology, a Zimbabwean higher learning institution, is reportedly developing a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Quinton Kanhukamwe, the institution’s vice chancellor, said the digital currency is expected to help eliminate vices such as currency manipulation...
Meta Can’t Wait For You To Use Excel In Its New $1,500 VR Device
11.10.2022
Meta just showed off its latest headset, the Meta Quest Pro. While it’s got real-time expression tracking and mixed reality, it’s also going to set you back $1,499. So who’s buying this tech that costs roughly the price of three current-gen consoles? The answer is *drumrolls* working professionals....
Vyper, Solidity and Scrypto: How the smart contract languages compare
11.10.2022
A look at three different programming languages for blockchain networks and how they compare
Polygon Launches zkEVM Testnet — Defi Projects Uniswap, Lens, Aave Join Testing
11.10.2022
The blockchain project Polygon has announced the launch of the zkEVM public testnet, a layer two (L2) scaling solution announced in July that aims to reduce fees and inherit the security of the Ethereum blockchain. Polygon considers the testnet “the first open-source zkEVM network,”...
Demand for talent in crypto less dependent on market as industry matures
10.10.2022
Historically, bear and bull market cycles in crypto tend to correlate with the amount of talent that enters the space
Social tokens will be the engine of Web3 from fanbases to incentivization
9.10.2022
Social tokens are increasingly being used in online blockchain communities. They offer numerous benefits to users
Snoop Dogg Associate Joins Gala Music Board, Death Row Records Steps Closer to Blockchain Commitment
8.10.2022
After the rap star Snoop Dogg acquired Death Row Records in February, the hip-hop legend explained that he would transform Death Row into a non-fungible token (NFT) label backed by blockchain technology. On Thursday, Snoop’s brand partnership manager Nick Adler joined a newly-created Gala...
Security and interoperability, the challenges ahead of Web3 mass adoption
6.10.2022
Analysts forecast a market size of $81.5 billion for Web3 by 2030, but the growth comes with obstacles along the way