DeFi has long promised a crypto revolution, a financial system by the people, for the people, replacing traditional banking. So let’s just get real. It’s disappointing because too often it feels like the same old power structures trying to add a new, blockchain-flavored mask. But are we actually decentralizing, or...
Lido's proposal to give stETH holders veto power – dubbed LIP-28 – is getting a lot of buzz, and understandably so. On the surface, this seems like a positive move towards advocating more decentralization. The crypto holy grail. Not so fast. Let’s pump the brakes, step back and look at...
Ethereum. The world computer. The decentralized dream. We bought into it, didn't we? We pictured a world liberated from the grasps of centralized tyranny, where anyone could connect, create, and collaborate. Pectra Pectra is almost here. Or are we just blindly marching off a cliff toward a future where Ethereum...
Kuwait recently dealt a staggering blow to the crypto mining industry. The repercussions will be felt far outside the dunes of Al-Wafrah. A 55% reduction in energy use following police actions against people accused of illegal mining? That's not just a blip; it's a seismic shift signaling a much larger...
Lido's proposing a power shift, LIP-28. Providing stETH holders a larger say, a veto at that. Sounds good, right? Decentralization, user empowerment, all the buzzwords. Wait, before we pop the bubbly let’s discuss risk. I’m not mainstreaming the criticism, nor am I defending it. Things are rarely black and white.Good...
Okay, let’s cut the fluff. Looking forward to Ethereum’s upcoming Pectra upgrade? Here’s the good news – the staking limit is going up, all the way up to 2,048 ETH from 32 ETH. I know, I know, the internet’s already freaking out over centralization. But hold on before you reach...
Last month, I witnessed something truly inspiring. A local hackathon, buzzing with coders, designers, and entrepreneurs – all focused on one thing: sustainable blockchain solutions. The energy in the room was infectious, a refreshing contrast to the pessimistic narrative that seems to dominate discussions about crypto’s environmental footprint. That last...
Now, picture needing to wake up at 3 AM. Gone is the light, tinkling melody of crickets, replaced with a continuous and maddening drone that rumbles under your skin. The same is true for the families who live near crypto mines over in Texas. It’s not a distant dystopian future...
We all love innovation, right? The allure of decentralized finance, innovative technology, and perhaps a pinch of that cryptocurrency gold rush excitement. What if that gold rush is doing it while creating a path of pollution, noise and economic burden behind it? Could the future of finance be emerging from...
Forget everything you think you know about DeFi. Pectra isn’t just another product leap. It’s a tectonic shift, a fiscal revolution hidden behind lines of code. We're not just talking about incremental improvements here. We're talking about a fundamental reshaping of how finance works, who it works for, and why...
GameStop, a name synonymous with video games for decades, is now eyeing a new frontier: cryptocurrency. The company has publicly and actively discussed the addition of crypto payments. This audacious step would go a long way towards restoring its tarnished brand and bringing a new generation of gamers and investors...
Ethereum has recently made a huge move up to $3,071 leading to speculation that we are now entering altcoin season. To start, there are a perfect storm of factors pushing this price increase. Heightened institutional interest, expanding adoption of DeFi applications, expected green lights for spot Ethereum ETFs and favorable...
GameStop is exploring the potential integration of cryptocurrency payments for trading cards and collectibles as part of a strategic overhaul aimed at navigating rising costs and diversifying its revenue streams. The company’s activist CEO, Ryan Cohen, just provided a masterclass in a proactive, reactive playbook. On a higher level, he...
Ethereum (ETH) crossed over the $3,000 level, currently trading at $3,071, its highest price since late January. As you can see on the 3-day chart, bullish momentum is strong. Such a move would be a breakout from several months of price build-up between $2,200 and $2,800. Percent of Ethereum supply...
Ethereum is back in the spotlight, recently breaking through the $3,000 barrier to rally the crypto community. This is not some temporary pricing adjustment. This change reflects either a new market sentiment trend or the signal of a return of interest in investing in the second cryptocurrency by market-cap. LeeChiaJian,...
Ethereum, in the meantime, has reclaimed the critical $3,000 figure, which is a promising indication of a bullish sentiment returning to the crypto markets. This massive increase comes amidst increasing institutional confidence in the role of Ethereum’s decentralized finance ecosystem and the yield potential opportunity from staking. Technical analysis points...
Similarly, MetaMask, which was once unapologetic about operating as a monopoly given their juice as a pure wallet product, is under great stress as the world moves on. Crypto wallets are quickly changing from basic storage utility to fundamental pieces of broader financial ecosystems. These transitions have increased competition even...
Ellipal Titan 2.0 just released! This next-gen, fully air-gapped hardware wallet is designed from the ground up to securely store NFTs and crypto on all chains. The smart card enables users to securely navigate the crypto landscape, ensuring digital assets private keys are always kept detached from any online environment....