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Integrating Decentralized Cross-Chain Communication Makes Bridges ‘Substantially Safer’ — Flare Networks CEO
2.1.2023
Although they grabbed less media attention than the collapse of centralized organizations, the so-called bridge exploit incidents in 2022 again proved that the decentralized finance (defi) ecosystem still lacks sufficiently secure solutions, Hugo Philion, the co-founder and CEO of Flare Networks...
New year community advice: Check your smart contract approvals
2.1.2023
A Reddit user has warned of the potential dangers of unchecked smart contracts, advising the community to revoke approvals on a regular basis
‘Ethereum Killers’ Managed to ‘Kill’ Themselves in 2022 Rather Than Beat the Smart Contract Economy’s Heavyweight Champ
30.12.2022
At the end of 2021, a myriad of people thought a handful of smart contract platform tokens, often referred to as ‘Ethereum killers,’ would flip the second-largest crypto asset in terms of market capitalization in 2022. As 2022 comes to an end, statistics show that none of...
Step Aside, Ethereum: Blockchain Project Stacks Wants to Bring Smart Contracts to Bitcoin
29.12.2022
The project claims its Bitcoin sidechain can unlock “hundreds of billions of dollars” in DeFi on bitcoin
Peter Schiff Advises Selling Bitcoin Today — Says It’s ‘the Smart Move’
26.12.2022
Gold bug and economist Peter Schiff has recommended selling bitcoin today, emphasizing that it is “the smart move.” Many people disagreed with Schiff’s analysis of the price of the cryptocurrency, warning that he is telling investors to sell at the bottom. Peter Schiff’s...
Resolve to invest better: Smart choices for 2023 include Oryen Network (ORY) and Ripple (XRP)
24.12.2022
Are you looking for a safe, reliable way to gain passive income in 2023 and beyond? Smart investors understand that the key to success is diversifying your portfolio and investing in digital assets. Two excellent options worth considering are Oryen Network (ORY) and Ripple (XRP). Oryen Network...
Sheikh Hamad Salem Becomes a MaskEX Shareholder as Both Parties Collaborate to Develop a Smart City in the UAE
23.12.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Sheikh Hamad Rakadh Salem Hamad Alameri, a well-known Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) member of the Royal Family in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, has officially become a MaskEX shareholder following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a smart city in Dubai...
XRP Price Prediction as Former Ripple Executive Says Smart Contracts are Coming – XRP to $1 Before 2023?
23.12.2022
XRP price is up a subtle 1.1% on the day ahead of the weekend session. A buy signal may confirm on the daily chart within the day, bolstered by hints from a former Ripple executive that smart contracts will soon come to the XRP Ledger.
According to VanEck, a leading global investment manager...
Hackless Offers Sandwich Attack Protection for BSC and Ethereum Networks
21.12.2022
As winners of the ETH hackathon in 2021, the Hackless team is now releasing the beta version of Anti-Sandwich – a gateway to safe and efficient swapping of crypto assets, avoiding public mempools and consequently, getting ‘sandwiched’. The solution has already proved effective...
4th Quarter Market Outlook: The CoinDesk Smart Contract Platform Index (SMT)
20.12.2022
Coinbase CEO: Regulate centralized actors but leave DeFi alone
20.12.2022
Armstrong said that because centralized exchanges and custodians have the most risk of causing consumer harm, regulators must focus there first and foremost
TVL in Defi Slides Under $40 Billion, Tapping a Low Not Seen Since February 2021
17.12.2022
The total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (defi) has fallen below the $40 billion mark for the first time since the first week of Feb. 2021. On Dec. 17, 2022, the TVL in defi is roughly $39.53 billion after dropping more than 4% in value during the past 24 hours. Value Locked in Defi...
Alameda tried to redeem 3,000 wBTC days before bankruptcy: BitGo CEO
15.12.2022
The CEO of Bitgo stated that the Alameda representative failed the security verification process required to convert wrapped-BTC into BTC
Maple Finance 2.0 overhaul aimed at speeding up the defaulting process
15.12.2022
The overhaul of the protocol, dubbed "Maple 2.0" comes only weeks after the platform saw two major defaults on the back of FTX's collapse
Decentralized Finance Protocols Flounder as Value Locked in Defi Shed More Than 25% Since FTX Collapsed
12.12.2022
On December 12, 2022, the total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (defi) has been range bound after falling 25.5% from $55.94 billion on Nov. 5, to today’s $41.67 billion. Moreover, during the past 12 months, the TVL in defi dropped 82.56% from roughly $239 billion in Dec. 2021,...
Astar Network CEO: Webassembly Smart Contracts Are Going to ‘Pull a Lot of Talent From Web2 to Web3’
11.12.2022
Ethereum is almost universally credited for kickstarting the Web3 revolution after it brought to life the concept of smart contracts. However, some in the Web3 community, like Astar Network’s Sota Watanabe, believe the protocol cannot “build the innovative future of blockchain...
Billionaire Tim Draper Says El Salvador Will Become One of the Richest Countries on Earth For This One Reason
9.12.2022
American venture capitalist and billionaire Tim Draper argues that bitcoin (BTC) will lead El Salvador to become one of the richest countries in the world.
In an interview with investor Anthony Pompliano, published on Monday, Draper discussed governments turning to bitcoin and adopting 'the...
Telegram Introduces No-SIM Sign-ups With Blockchain-Powered Numbers
7.12.2022
Popular messenger Telegram now allows users to open accounts without the need to provide their mobile phone numbers. With the app’s latest update, they can log in using blockchain-based numbers instead, and they can be purchased with cryptocurrency on the Fragment platform. Telegram Promises ‘New...
Decentraland launches virtual property renting for LAND owners
7.12.2022
The metaverse platform announced that users who own LAND within Decentraland can officially rent out the rights to the space through the digital marketplace
Animoca Brands secures majority stake in music metaverse gaming platform
6.12.2022
Animoca wants to advance the music industry within Web3 and gaming through its latest partnership with Pixelynx