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Solana Eyes Enhanced Slashing Mechanism Amid Staking Surge

Solana Eyes Enhanced Slashing Mechanism Amid Staking Surge

To address these concerns, Solana is still working on a more robust slashing mechanism to improve the network’s security. What’s more, its staked value has far exceeded Ethereum’s already. This has driven an influx of staking activity on the network. More than $53.9 billion SOL is currently staked, rewarding stakers...

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Solana's Staking Flip: A Decentralization Mirage or Real Threat?

Solana's Staking Flip: A Decentralization Mirage or Real Threat?

As a result, Solana surpassed Ethereum for a short time in total value staked. Big deal, right? Everyone's yelling "flippening!" Let’s add a dose of cold, hard practical reality. These types of numbers can be deceiving, and in the world of crypto they almost always are. Is this a real...

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Synthetix Founder's 'The Stick': Will it Fix the sUSD Depeg?

Synthetix Founder's 'The Stick': Will it Fix the sUSD Depeg?

The landscape of decentralized finance (DeFi) can be ruthless. When a stablecoin departs from its peg, it sends ripples throughout the ecosystem. Most recently, sUSD — the Synthetix network stablecoin — experienced a significant depeg. On April 18, its price dropped below that value, falling as low as $0.68. This...

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Synthetix Founder's 'Stick' Threat: Necessary Evil or Crypto Tyranny?

Synthetix Founder's 'Stick' Threat: Necessary Evil or Crypto Tyranny?

Synthetix’s sUSD stablecoin is teetering, and founder Kain Warwick isn’t pulling any punches. He’s fully prepared to use “the stick” against SNX stakers to force sUSD back to its $1 peg. This situation is very extreme. Can we really afford to say his approach doesn’t matter when a fundamental part...

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Solana Flips ETH in Staking: What It Means & Why It Matters

Solana Flips ETH in Staking: What It Means & Why It Matters

For a short period in the increasingly more hectic and quick world of cryptocurrency, SOL shined the brightest. It has since passed Ethereum (ETH) in terms of the total value of tokens staked. This event, which took place around April 20th, has generated a great deal of debate and analysis...

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Wind Power Fuels AI & Bitcoin: Soluna's Bold Texas Bet

Wind Power Fuels AI & Bitcoin: Soluna's Bold Texas Bet

Soluna is certainly creating a stir in both the renewable energy and cryptocurrency industries with its unique approach to data center energy consumption. The company recently signed its first power supply agreement with a developer. This partnership will bring “Project Hedy” — an extraordinary 120MW data center specifically designed for...

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Uminers Interview: 0% Loans & Mining's Future in 2025

Uminers Interview: 0% Loans & Mining's Future in 2025

Uminers is shaking things up in the Bitcoin mining space – and it’s for a good reason. They’re doing so much more than securing hash power, too — they’re pioneering a future in which mining is more accessible, sustainable, and secure. They provide Bitcoin miners with a zero-interest loan program,...

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6 Staking Platforms Trump's Using & Why You're Missing Out!

6 Staking Platforms Trump's Using & Why You're Missing Out!

Today, friends, we’re skipping all the formalities. You've heard the whispers, seen the headlines: Trump's World Liberty campaign is staking a whopping 14,701 ETH. Yes, that Trump. The same one who tweeted nonstop about building walls is now hard at work building a crypto empire. What does this tell you?...

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Trump Staking ETH? Top 6 Crypto Staking Platforms REVEALED!

Trump Staking ETH? Top 6 Crypto Staking Platforms REVEALED!

The practice of staking your cryptocurrency is all the rage these days! Even political figures such as Donald Trump have been reported to be taking an interest in Ethereum staking. For anyone interested in staking, especially to stake for the first time, it’s important to know what your options are....

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Bitcoin to $120K? 3 Risks That Could Derail the Crypto Rocket

Bitcoin to $120K? 3 Risks That Could Derail the Crypto Rocket

Okay, let's talk Bitcoin. Everyone's buzzing about that $120,000 target. Standard Chartered's throwing numbers around, MicroStrategy keeps buying… it's enough to make you think we're all about to be swimming in crypto riches. But hold on a second before you take out a second mortgage on your home to ape...

BTC to $120K? Altcoins Surge & The Rise of Pepeto Meme Coin

BTC to $120K? Altcoins Surge & The Rise of Pepeto Meme Coin

The cryptocurrency market is buzzing with activity. Bitcoin is vehemently approaching the $120,000 roadblock, Ethereum is fuming with positive energy, and altcoins establish an expectation of fortuitous growth. Pepeto takes the spotlight. Amidst this backdrop, a new meme coin, Pepeto, is capturing the attention of investors. This article explores the...

Crypto Losses: The Silent Killer Investors Ignore (And How to Survive)

Crypto Losses: The Silent Killer Investors Ignore (And How to Survive)

It’s the Wild West of finance, a digital revolution with potential to churn unimaginable wealth. But as with any new frontier, it is full of perils – perils that extend beyond the risk of market crash. Here’s our rundown on the silent killers of crypto investing. These are the deceptively...

SharpLink's $73M ETH Gamble: Genius Move or Risky Business?

SharpLink's $73M ETH Gamble: Genius Move or Risky Business?

So, SharpLink Gaming literally just put down $73 million on Ethereum. That’s a big step, particularly for a company listed on the aggressively pro-IPO Nasdaq. But are they really playing 4D chess, or simply rolling the dice? Let's break it down.Diversification Or Just Following Trend?And on the face of it,...

Michigan Crypto Mines: Noise, Power, and the Fight for Regulation

Michigan Crypto Mines: Noise, Power, and the Fight for Regulation

As Michigan quickly becomes one of the new frontiers for cryptocurrency mining, these types of decisions will hold the potential to either uplift or further exploit its communities. Supporters tout the promise of economic development and innovative technology. At the same time, residents and local governments are left to deal...

DEGN: Is This Flipper Zero for Crypto a Security Nightmare Waiting to Happen?

DEGN: Is This Flipper Zero for Crypto a Security Nightmare Waiting to Happen?

The crypto world loves shiny new toys. But sometimes, shiny comes with a catch and I don’t mean money in terms of the upfront investment. CurrencySymbol’s DEGN wallet, with its cyberpunk aesthetic and Flipper Zero doppelgänger side-by-side looks, is making waves. Nikita Savenkov and Anna Makowska developed this digital wallet...

QFSCOIN's Cloud Mining: Hype or Hope? 3 Risks Every User Must Know

QFSCOIN's Cloud Mining: Hype or Hope? 3 Risks Every User Must Know

QFSCOIN's "Effortless Crypto" event, promising daily crypto earnings through mobile cloud mining, has certainly caught my attention – and likely yours too. The lure of mining Bitcoin and Dogecoin from your phone, with a free trial and registration bonus, is undeniably attractive. Before you get too excited, let’s add a...

5 Reasons QFSCOIN's Free Crypto Mining Could Be Your Ticket to Freedom

5 Reasons QFSCOIN's Free Crypto Mining Could Be Your Ticket to Freedom

Let’s face it, the world is a pretty rigged place. The rich get richer, the powerful stay powerful, and the rest of us are left wondering how to get a piece of the pie. For years, the world of cryptocurrency mining felt impenetrable and out of touch. It took specialized,...