#blockchain

#blockchain

Avail collaborating with major layer-2 networks in the Ethereum ecosystem for data availability solutions. [ more ]

Ethereum's Dencun upgrade aims to reduce fees for users through 'proto-danksharding.'

Debates arise on potential fragmentation and competitive edge risks within Ethereum ecosystem. [ more ]

Bitcoin's share of illicit crypto volume has dropped from 97% in 2016 to 19% in 2022, with Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain dominating the field.

The shift in illicit actors using cryptocurrencies highlights the need for policymakers to study specific assets and blockchains favored by criminals and shape more nuanced policy narratives. [ more ]

Ethereum's heavy reliance on the Geth client poses risks to the blockchain's uptime and security.

Some crypto experts are calling for more client diversity to mitigate these risks. [ more ]

SocialFi blends social media with decentralized finances, empowering users with ownership and better monetization. [ more ]

Rodarmor's Ordinals protocol ushered playfulness into Bitcoin, generating $256M revenue; Runes can enhance token versatility on BTC. [ more ]

NFTs are more than collectible JPGs, with potential for value in various areas.

TikTok creators face uncertainty due to potential legislation affecting the platform. [ more ]

NFTs experienced a surge in popularity and value during the crypto industry bull run.

The NFT market crashed due to scandals and negative perceptions of being built on hype and lacking utility. [ more ]

115 BTC worth of trading volume transpired after the Quantum Cats were delivered to their original owners.

The project has generated enthusiasm for the Ordinals inscriptions, known as 'NFTs on Bitcoin.' [ more ]

Bitcoin and Ethereum rivalry reflects historical tribalism but can transition to collaboration for a better decentralized future. [ more ]

MyShell raised $11 million in funding for its AI app-building ecosystem.

MyShell focuses on decentralization, utilizing blockchain tools for model training and creator royalties. [ more ]

Public blockchains aim for openness but data remains inaccessible to average users

Existing analytics platforms offer valuable insights but are not readily accessible to all users. [ more ]

NEAR plans to hire AI engineers for user-owned AI development.

NEAR aims to leverage AI to simplify user experience in the crypto space. [ more ]

Decentralized AI empowers users, enhances privacy, and broadens access to advanced tools.

Advocates focus on blockchain to build the foundation for decentralized AI. [ more ]

Layer N launches AI Functions tool for integrating AI in applications with Modulus Labs partnership.

Examples of AI use cases include replacing AMMs, yield optimization, gaming agents, and prediction markets with AI-based arbitration. [ more ]

Bitcoin Virtual Machine (BVM) is launching Truly Open AI for deploying AI models on the blockchain.

Collaboration with Filecoin, Near, Avail, Polygon, and Syscoin for the AI storage model. [ more ]

Blockchain-based IP-tracking platform partners with AI startup for tracking outputs on-chain.

MyShell platform allows creators to host AI models on Ritual and register them as IP Assets on Story Protocol. [ more ]

Narratives can influence token prices significantly, with AI-related tokens seeing a surge recently.

Worldcoin's WLD saw a 30% increase, signaling renewed interest in AI tokens. [ more ]

Stream Trading raised $1.5 million in seed funding at a $20 million valuation.

Stream Finance aims to provide exposure to high-yield rate arbitrage trades with a 10% or higher fee. [ more ]

Blueground raised $45M in Series D funding from investors like WestCap and Susquehanna Private Equity Investments.

Burnt secured $25M in Venture funding from investors such as Animoca Brands, Multicoin Capital, and Draper Dragon. [ more ]

DeFi applications dominate revenue-generating protocols.

Global asset managers could explore DeFi ETFs due to real yields and regulatory clarity. [ more ]

Robinhood Wallet users can access swaps on Arbitrum blockchain.

Arbitrum's ARB token surged by 11% after the announcement. [ more ]

Layer 1 blockchain Sui has climbed into the top 10 decentralized finance (DeFi) rankings less than a year after its inception.

The total value locked (TVL) on Sui has jumped by more than 1,000% in four months, making it the 10th-largest blockchain by TVL. [ more ]

Bitcoin Ordinals enable inscription of digital assets on individual satoshis, introducing a new form of NFT-like assets within the Bitcoin ecosystem.

The Halvening NYC event, organized by Nolcha Shows, in partnership with Gamma.io and Inscribing Atlantis, celebrates Bitcoin's quadrennial halving of mining rewards. [ more ]

The crypto and blockchain sectors raised $2.52 billion in Q1 2024, a 25% increase from Q4 2023.

The crypto venture capital funding landscape in Q1 2024 showed signs of rebounding from previous challenges, with increased deal-making activity. [ more ]

FTX CEO sentenced to 25 years in prison for wire fraud and money-laundering.

FTX exchange used customer deposits for illegitimate purposes, leading to billions in losses.

The era of get-rich-quick schemes in crypto may be ending, transitioning to a more sober phase focused on useful applications. [ more ]

HSBC tokenizing gold for retail investors in Hong Kong on blockchain platform.

Galaxy Digital sees strong growth with increasing assets under management and income before tax. [ more ]

Olga V. Mack is a legal innovator dedicated to shaping the future of law through technology.

She has authored multiple books and is working on more, focusing on legal operations, smart contract security, and blockchain value. [ more ]

ChatGPT revolutionized AI and natural language processing, gaining 57 million users in its first month.

Blockchain and crypto industry faces challenges amidst AI advancements and new technologies. [ more ]

The Ethereum Foundation is under investigation by an unnamed state authority.

Investigation focus and scope unknown, with a requirement for confidentiality. [ more ]

Layer 2 solutions are poised for a breakout in the Bitcoin network.

Increasing use of Bitcoin for transactions is revitalizing the fee economy. [ more ]

Meme coins show strong correlation with user wallet growth despite lacking inherent value propositions

Meme coins can offer investors quick profit opportunities due to their unique nature and virality. [ more ]

PancakeSwap v4 to introduce hooks, custom pool types, singleton, and flash accounting for cheaper, efficient trading.

New features aim to address pricing model inflexibility, lack of CEX-level functions, impermanent loss, and high gas fees on current AMMs. [ more ]

MetaMask testing a Mastercard payment card for on-chain transactions.

Collaboration between MetaMask and Mastercard signifies a merger of crypto and traditional financial systems. [ more ]

Grayscale introduces new fund for staking cryptocurrencies to earn income

GDIF aims to distribute rewards in U.S. dollars on a quarterly basis [ more ]

Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency popular for its freedom and volatility.

Blockchain is the underlying technology for cryptocurrencies, recording transactions on a virtual spreadsheet. [ more ]

NFT market flourishing in Dubai despite global drop in sales volume

Art Dubai Digital supporting digital art and NFTs as an important sector [ more ]

Satoshi Nakamoto warned about Bitcoin's energy consumption in 2009 emails.

Proof of Work is essential for Bitcoin's security but criticized for high energy use. [ more ]

Satoshi Nakamoto's early collaborator reveals email history, highlighting scalability theories and non-monetary use of Bitcoin.

Satoshi foresaw Bitcoin's energy efficiency compared to traditional banking, explained differences with DigiCash, and legal concerns. [ more ]

The rise of liquid restaking protocols and tokens is drawing in billions of dollars.

Coinbase Commerce restricts support for third-party self-custody bitcoin wallets. [ more ]

Making prudent financial decisions is crucial for success in business.

Modern technology like RMS and blockchain is reshaping the advertising industry. [ more ]

Only 7% of participants see blockchain as influential, down from 25% in 2022.

61% of traders expect AI and machine learning to shape the future of trading.

Inflation, US election, and recession risk are the top three catalysts to impact the market this year. [ more ]

The launch of Dymension's token was plagued by transactional errors and delegation issues.

Users claimed the blockchain was unable to process transactions for at least five hours. [ more ]

AI will touch every aspect of our world, contributing trillions to the global economy by 2030.

5G connectivity will transform communication and enable innovations like smart cities and remote surgeries. [ more ]

Hackers steal $112 million worth of XRP

Tether reports record profit in Q4 2023 [ more ]

Evmos is developing tools for building cross-chain applications

They are looking for an Executive Assistant to support their CEO in Berlin [ more ]

EQTY Lab has developed an AI chatbot called ClimateGPT that aims to provide accurate and authenticated climate data.

ClimateGPT is integrated with a public blockchain to ensure data integrity and claims to prioritize trust and transparency. [ more ]

Ripple is focusing on its global payments journey and also aiming to become an enterprise infrastructure provider.

The XRP Ledger is a decentralized public ledger with an open source code base that is used by thousands of developers globally. [ more ]

Web3 funding has seen a significant decline, with second-quarter funding in 2023 down 76% from the previous year.

Investors are hesitant to fund crypto and blockchain-inflected businesses due to market challenges and regulatory actions. [ more ]

Web 3.0 concepts include decentralization, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and the Metaverse.

Major challenges for Web 3.0 include scalability, interoperability, and centralization. [ more ]

Decentralized and open source AI tools could become competitive with commercial large language models.

Bittensor is a decentralized AI network that incentivizes participants to train and operate machine-learning models in a distributed manner. [ more ]