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NFT gas usage shows downward trend, signals shift in landscape
3.8.2023
Despite a surge in Ether gas prices in May, NFT marketplaces only accounted for 3% of the entire Ethereum gas consumption
KPMG Study Highlights Bitcoin Mining’s Potential to Shrink Carbon Footprints
3.8.2023
In a fresh analysis focusing on Bitcoin and its alignment with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, the ‘Big Four’ accounting titan KPMG delves into the digital currency’s promising contributions to this movement. The professional services entity highlights...
The Agenda podcast chats with Energy Web on how to fight climate change with help of blockchain
28.7.2023
Energy Web CEO Jesse Morris explains why blockchain can make “going green” more efficient, how fighting climate change is easier and why they are building on Polkadot
Algeria Readies $1.5B BRICS Bid: Major Move for Membership in the Cards?
25.7.2023
As quoted by Ennahar TV, Algerian president Abdelmadjid Tebboune has signaled that Algeria — Africa’s largest nation — is eager to align itself with the BRICS coalition. He conveyed that this significant alignment with the five major emerging economies could potentially unlock unprecedented...
Ghost From the Well: Is Crypto Mining With Associated Gas Better for the Environment?
24.7.2023
Oil and gas companies are keen to use gas that would normally be flared off to run bitcoin mining operations. But environmentalists claim the practice merely perpetuates the use of fossil fuels
Neo APAC Hackathon Kicks Off at Tokyo GAS Station: Uncovering Local Web3 Talents and Empowering Regional Development
14.7.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Neo, the open-source, community-driven blockchain platform where developers are building the future Smart Economy, today announces the launch of its new APAC Hackathon in partnership with OKX. The event includes a total prize pool of $120,000 for event winners and a post-hackathon...
Revoke adds new feature after users complain of fake approvals scam
10.7.2023
Scammers have found a new way to make crypto by luring users into revoking fake approval transactions
Dollar Reliance Shrinks — China’s LNG Deal With Qatar Challenges ‘Frenemy’ Status With US
21.6.2023
This week, China and Qatar strengthened their bond through a significant development on Tuesday. China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) and Qatarenergy inked a 27-year deal, outlining China’s commitment to procure liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Qatar on an annual basis. Under...
3 key Ethereum price metrics point to growing resistance at the $1,750 level
16.6.2023
Ethereum price looks poised for additional downside as low as the $1,560 level
Optimism 'Bedrock' Upgrade to Speed Confirmations, Cut Gas Fees, Set Path to 'Superchain'
5.6.2023
The "Bedrock” upgrade will improve the usability of the chain by lowering gas fees and cutting deposit-confirmation times by 90% – pitched as a key step toward the Optimism network's goal of becoming a "Superchain."
Ethereum gas fees cool down after May memecoin frenzy
5.6.2023
Besides Ethereum, Bitcoin’s meme frenzy via Ordinals has steeply declined from its high in May
Cathedra Bitcoin Unveils Plans for Off-Grid Bitcoin Mining in Texas
3.6.2023
On Friday, Cathedra Bitcoin Inc. announced a partnership with 360 Mining, revealing plans to deploy mobile data centers and application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) bitcoin miners at 360 Mining’s off-grid location in Texas. 360 Mining and Cathedra Bitcoin Announce Texas Bitcoin Mining...
Fantom starts paying developers to generate gas fees
31.5.2023
Developers will get a 15% cut of the fees they generate, but only if their app has done more than 125,000 transactions and has existed for three months
Fantom Blockchain to Return 15% of Gas Fees to Boost Network Usage – Here's What You Need to Know
30.5.2023
The Fantom (FTM) blockchain has introduced a new initiative called the "dApp Gas Monetization Program," aiming to reward projects that utilize its network and contribute to increased gas fee usage.
The new program, which recently received community support through a governance vote, seeks...
Fantom monetizes gas for high-quality dApps
29.5.2023
Fantom has advanced the cause of retaining developers and creators on the network by monetizing the gas for decentralized applications that are of high quality. The Gas Monetization Program by Fantom aims to reward the said dApps with 15% of the gas fees that they make up for. Developers will...
Should You Buy SOL? Solana Price Prediction Surges as SOL Blockchain Attracts a Wave of New Users Amidst High ETH Gas Fees
24.5.2023
Solana (SOL), a blockchain platform known for its scalability and low transaction fees, has recently gained significant attention as it attracts a wave of new users.
The surge in interest comes as Ethereum (ETH) gas fees remain high, prompting many users to explore alternative options.
The...
Upstream Data Sues Crusoe Energy Over Waste Gas Mining Patent
23.5.2023
Crusoe is not a pioneer, but a follower, says the lawsuit filed by Stephen Barbour's mining firm
Brazilian President Lula Ends Fuel Price Peg to the US Dollar, Announces Wholesale Discounts
18.5.2023
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio ‘Lula’ da Silva has announced that state oil company Petrobras will not be using US dollar-based international prices to set its internal fuel pricing structure. The “Brazilianization” of the industry determines discounts for distributors...
Solana Price Prediction as SOL Blockchain Sees Huge Surge in New Users Following Spike in ETH Gas Fees – Time to Buy?
17.5.2023
The Solana network, a layer-1 smart-contract-enabled blockchain protocol famed for its high transaction throughput and low gas fees, has seen a spike in daily users in recent weeks.
As per data presented by Token Terminal, the number of daily active users on the blockchain recently spiked to...
Anchorage Digital opens up DeFi voting for custody clients
17.5.2023
Anchorage joins AAVE, Lido and BitDAO in adopting the off-chain voting platform Snapshot