DeFi
DeFi, short for Decentralized Finance, refers to a blockchain-based financial system that offers open and permissionless access to various financial services, such as lending, borrowing, trading, and earning interest, without relying on traditional intermediaries like banks or brokerages. DeFi applications operate on smart contracts and decentralized networks, enabling users to interact with financial services directly from their digital wallets. DeFi aims to make financial services more inclusive, transparent, and accessible to a global audience, often using cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology to facilitate these decentralized financial transactions.
Mar 31
5 min read
How Bitcoin staking works and the leading projects
This article explores Bitcoin's transition into the DeFi sector, emphasizing its role in staking mechanisms through Layer 2 networks. It highlights the potential of Bitcoin DeFi to redefine economic structures with a community-driven interest rate model, contrasting traditional financial systems' shortcomings.
Mar 27
10 min read
Top 10 Berachain Ecosystem Projects
In this article, we delve into the top 10 crypto projects launching on Berachain. Each project is analyzed, highlighting its unique features, potential impact on the ecosystem
Mar 25
7 min read
From Bullion to Bytes - Commodity backed tokens
For better or for worse, most cryptocurrencies are not backed by anything. Of course, they are supported by their communities, but there is no real-world asset or commodity reserve backing them. But there are also some digital assets which is backed by reserves of physical commodities. These commodities can be anything, from precious metals, such as gold to agricultural products, soy and corn among others.
Mar 11
4 min read
How to take profits in crypto
This article explores essential strategies for taking profits in crypto. It emphasizes the critical balance between capitalizing on market opportunities and safeguarding gains to ensure long-term financial stability.
Mar 08
12 min read
Top 10 crypto projects that raised venture capital in February
In February 2024, $660 million was raised by crypto startups across 131 unique rounds. These projects span various sectors such as Bitcoin Economy, Interoperability, Gaming, and A.I., and have secured funding ranging from $1.25 million to $15 million.
Feb 16
5 min read
Tokens and NFTs in 1 Transaction?! Learn all about the ERC404 token standard
ERC-404 is a new Ethereum token standard that combines features of ERC-20 and ERC-721, primarily focusing on the native fractionalization of NFTs. However, ERC-404 is not yet an official standard and is pending review and approval by the Ethereum community. Despite this, projects such as Pandora and DeFrogs have adopted ERC-404, demonstrating market success, though its broader adoption and associated risks remain uncertain.
Feb 14
6 min read
What is Restaking? An easy introduction
The article discusses the recent innovation of 'restaking' in crypto economics, emerging since Ethereum's transition to a Proof of Stake (PoS) mechanism in 2022. Restaking, introduced by EigenLayer, allows for staked tokens to be used in multiple protocols, enhancing their utility and rewards potential. The article outlines three methods of restaking: Native Restaking, Liquid Restaking (with its two forms, Basket-based and Isolated LSTs), and the emerging Superfluid Restaking.
Jan 30
4 min read
Mozaic finds the best yields with AI and LayerZero
Mozaic Finance is pioneering in DeFi with its AI, blockchain and cross-chain protocol, offering a novel solution to yield farming complexities. The platform, powered by its AI engine Archimedes, automates investment strategies across multiple chains, making it accessible to a diverse range of investors. Key features include the governance and profit-sharing roles of MOZ and xMOZ tokens and the strong backing of a skilled team.
Jan 17
Berachain Blockchain: A Blend of Memes, Innovation and Community
Berachain is a blockchain project that combines memes, innovation, and community. It has gained attention and significant funding, with a valuation of $420.69 million. The project addresses key DeFi issues, such as fractional liquidity, through unique features. It uses a Proof of Liquidity (PoL) consensus mechanism, allowing users to stake tokens for network security and use them for liquidity in DeFi protocols. Berachain's tri-token system ensures stability, governance, and transaction management. The project has launched its testnet, Artio, and is collaborating with native teams to launch dApps. With its innovative technology and growing community, Berachain has the potential for rapid growth and success in blockchain and DeFi.
Jan 10
Exploring Arkadiko’s self-repaying loans on Stacks
Arkadiko is a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform on the Stacks blockchain. It allows users to take loans against their Stacks and Bitcoin holdings and offers unique "self-repaying loans" with gradual interest payment. Arkadiko could have a promising future in the Bitcoin Economy.
26 Dec 2023
A new state to the Solana Ecosystem: An Enhancement to its EVM compatibility
In this article, we'll cover a new merge which helps improves developer experience on the Solana and Ethereum ecosystem.
23 Dec 2023
Florence Finance - RWA lending in Euro
Florence Finance is a protocol in the realm of Real World Asset (RWA) lending, specifically targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Europe. Positioned as the leading Euro-denominated RWA project, Florence Finance addresses the funding gap for European SMEs.
