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3 reasons why analysts are turning bullish on Curve Finance (CRV)
1.7.2021
Attractive yields for stakers, protocol revenue and competition among DeFi protocols have analysts pointing to a bullish long-term view for Curve Finance
Ethereum 2.0 approaches 6 million staked ETH milestone
30.6.2021
ETH 2.0 now has 10x more staked Ether to power its proof-of-stake mechanism than the Ethereum Foundation required at launch six months ago
China crackdown shows industrial Bitcoin mining a problem for decentralization
30.6.2021
The great hash rate plunge caused by an exodus of miners from China shows large scale Proof-of-Work mining facilities are vulnerable to regulation
Three Ethereum Testnets Are Transitioning to the Highly Anticipated London Upgrade
22.6.2021
According to a blog post on the Ethereum Foundation’s website, three Ethereum testnets leveraging the London hard fork will go live during the next few weeks. Ethereum core developer Tim Beiko explained last Friday that the “upgrade will first go live on Ropsten, at block 10499401...
Arrington Capital to back Algorand projects with $100M growth fund
10.6.2021
“The Arrington Algorand Growth Fund represents yet another key strategic pillar in supporting the momentum of those building on top of what we think is the best technical platform for regulated DeFi and the future of finance,” said Sean Ford, COO of Algorand
Solana Aims to Raise $450 Million to Battle Ethereum Supremacy
8.6.2021
Solana, a proof-of-stake, smart contracts-enabled currency, is aiming to raise $450 million in a funding round that was extended last March. The Solana ecosystem, which is backed by Sam Bankman-Fried, founder and CEO of derivatives exchange FTX, would use these funds to take on Ethereum supremacy...
'Fiat-Like' Proof-of-Stake Chains Favor Centralization & Rich Players
5.6.2021
In crypto, consensus often results in controversy. Sure, consensus mechanisms themselves obviously result in agreement concerning transactions, yet when it comes to picking the ideal mechanism for a particular chain or cryptoasset, the crypto community as a whole is very often in disagreement.
One...
Vitalik Buterin Says People Difficulties Not Technical Difficulties Slowed the Ethereum 2.0 Rollout
3.6.2021
The cofounder of Ethereum, Vitalik Buterin, recently discussed the highly anticipated full transition from a proof-of-work (PoW) consensus model to proof-of-stake (PoS) as its replacement. Buterin admitted at Hong Kong’s Startmeup HK 2021 Festival that the transition was taking too long...
Even Vitalik Buterin is surprised at just how long Eth2 is taking
2.6.2021
Ethereum co-founder cites people problems as one of the obstacles to progress
Vitalik argues that proof-of-stake is a 'solution' to Ethereum’s environmental woes
28.5.2021
The stakes are high for the chain to transition, as those that don't risk getting 'left behind.'
How Pocketnet & Pocketcoin (PKOIN) Are Set to Change the Internet Forever With Crypto & P2P Tech
28.5.2021
Pocketnet is a fundamentally new way to build a social media platform powered by the cryptocurrency Pocketcoin (PKOIN). It is a mix of traditional social media platforms and Bitcoin with some cutting-edge new features, such as the ability to auction off your content through NFT-Scarce. Pocketcoin...
Can blockchain ever be part of the solution for tackling climate change?
25.5.2021
Because of Bitcoin, blockchain’s impact on the climate has come into sharp focus. But can this technology actually be part of the solution for saving the environment?
Polygon to Democratize NFT Interactions by Improving Approachability
19.5.2021
To pave the way for greater adoption of non-fungible tokens and bring down the barriers hampering more widespread participation, Polygon is leveraging its parallel network’s proof-of-stake approach to reduce Ethernity Chain’s gas costs. Layer 2 Solution to Make Ethereum-Based NFTs More...
As Bitcoin Drops in Value, Proof-of-Stake Tokens That Use Less Energy See Double-Digit Gains
15.5.2021
Crypto markets have been very volatile in recent times and a great number of digital assets have dropped more than 30% in value during the last three days. Although, not all the coins in the crypto economy are doing badly, as coins that do not leverage proof-of-work (PoW) consensus algorithms have...
Chance of a price crash increases as Cardano (ADA) futures near $1B
14.5.2021
ADA price crashed the last time Cardano futures open interest reached $1B, leading traders to question whether it is about to happen again
ETH price regains $4K as possible Ethereum 2.0 'full validator' count hits 17-month low
14.5.2021
Glassnode data reveals that the number of Ethereum addresses holding at least 32 ETH declined steadily in recent months
What Is Nano? Fee-Free Crypto Asset Gains 60% Intraday
13.5.2021
Nano, a relatively obscure cryptocurrency, managed to catch the spotlight yesterday due to its singular transactional proposal. But, what is Nano really, and why did the token manage to skyrocket more than 60% in just a few hours? Nano and Its Fee-Free Approach Nano, a fairly unknown cryptocurrency...
2 reasons why Casper (CSPR) IOU token rallied 2,300% in one week
10.5.2021
CSPR appears to be following DOT’s route to success as its IOU token latched on to the bull market’s momentum and rallied 2,300% before it's even listed on major exchanges
The Future of Ethereum in a Meme: Ultrasound Money
10.5.2021
The “ultrasound money” meme has been running in Ethereum based circles for some time, gaining momentum as the asset rises and rises in value during this bull market. While it is considered a joke by many, like a myriad of memes, it hides a very complex array of factors that contribute...
CasperLabs Listing on AscendEX
9.5.2021
PRESS RELEASE. AscendEX, formerly BitMax, an industry-leading digital asset trading platform built by Wall Street quant trading veterans, has announced the listing of the CasperLabs Token (CSPR) under the pair USDT/CSPR on May 6 at 3:00 p.m. UTC. Casper is a decentralized proof-of-stake blockchain...