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Combined Transactions on Arbitrum and Optimism L2 Chains Outpace Ethereum’s Daily Transfer Count 

[Jan 15, 2023 5:30 PM] Since The Merge, Ethereum’s onchain fees have been considerably lower. However, combined transaction volume on layer two (L2) chains Arbitrum and Optimism has outpaced Ethereum’s onchain transaction output. On Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023…

3 blockchain use cases far beyond crypto

[Jan 13, 2023 3:30 PM] Blockchains are decentralized, transparent, and increase the capacity of a whole network, while giving users full control of their data.

Cardano ecosystem set to expand with custom-built sidechains

[Jan 12, 2023 11:34 PM] The toolkit will allow for creators of sidechains to choose their own consensus mechanism and other application-specific features, whilst inheriting the security of the main chain.

Crypto companies aim to build trust within future products and services

[Jan 6, 2023 10:08 AM] Companies are taking new approaches to building trust within Web3 and crypto products.

Users need to go under the engine in Web3 — HashEx CEO

[Jan 3, 2023 5:01 PM] HashEx CEO Dmitry Mishunin summarizes Web3 as read, write, own — a “crazy responsibility” for the end-user.

New year community advice: Check your smart contract approvals

[Jan 1, 2022 8:03 PM] A Reddit user has warned of the potential dangers of unchecked smart contracts, advising the community to revoke approvals on a regular basis.

Coinbase CEO: Regulate centralized actors but leave DeFi alone

[Dec 20, 2022 1:00 AM] 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

[Dec 17, 2022 1:00 PM] 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…

Alameda tried to redeem 3,000 wBTC days before bankruptcy: BitGo CEO

[Dec 14, 2022 11:57 PM] The CEO of Bitgo stated that the Alameda representative failed the security verification process required to convert wrapped-BTC into BTC.

Decentralized Finance Protocols Flounder as Value Locked in Defi Shed More Than 25% Since FTX Collapsed

[Dec 12, 2022 12:30 PM] 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…

Decentraland launches virtual property renting for LAND owners

[Dec 7, 2022 4:25 AM] 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

[Dec 6, 2022 11:00 AM] Animoca hopes to advance the music industry within Web3 and gaming through its latest partnership with Pixelynx.

Russia’s Sber Bank Aims for Blockchain Integration With Ethereum and Metamask

[Dec 3, 2022 4:30 PM] Banking giant Sber wants to integrate its blockchain platform with the Ethereum blockchain and the Metamask wallet. The Russian bank believes the integration will give developers more options and create new opportunities for users when in…

How smart contracts can improve efficiency in healthcare

[Dec 2, 2022 8:35 AM] From insurance to telehealth, smart contracts are finding use cases across the healthcare industry.

DLCs On Lightning Open The Door For Bitcoin Smart Contracts

[Nov 30, 2022 10:00 PM] The first successful discreet log contract has been executed on the Lightning Network by creating a new type of transaction when opening a Lightning channel.The below is a direct excerpt of Marty's Bent Issue #1286: “The first mainnet…

How blockchain technology is used in supply chain management?

[Nov 26, 2022 8:04 AM] Blockchain benefits the supply chain industry by enhancing the traceability, transparency and tradability of goods and services that move along the value chain.

Lido fundamentals shine even as the wider crypto market struggles to regain traction

[Nov 21, 2022 2:45 PM] Lido protocol boasts $1 million in daily fee revenue for nearly a month, highlighting its growth in daily active users and Ethereum stakers.

Value Locked in Defi at Its Lowest Point Since March 2021, Smart Contract Tokens Shed $22 Billion in 36 Days

[Nov 16, 2022 8:30 AM] Smart contract platform tokens and decentralized finance (defi) protocols have taken a beating since the FTX collapse last week. The market capitalization of all the smart contract platform tokens in existence lost more than $22 billion during the…

Bank of Russia Sets Out to Regulate Digital Asset Taxation, Exchange, Still Opposed to Crypto

[Nov 13, 2022 3:00 PM] The Central Bank of Russia supports the development of digital financial assets but remains opposed to legalizing crypto payments, its top management has reiterated. The monetary authority is now working on a set of regulatory proposals that will…

Crypto token supplies explained: Circulating, maximum and total supply

[Nov 12, 2022 2:00 PM] Circulating, maximum and total supply are all essential metrics for an investor’s price discovery. Find out here what they are and how they can be used.

Fractional NFTs and what they mean for investing in real-world assets

[Nov 9, 2022 8:26 AM] Fractional NFTs enable users to divide an NFT into multiple fractions, reducing the barrier to entry for investing in real-world assets.