4 days agoWhat Should You do With the Arbitrum Airdrop?Today, March 23rd, approximately $1 billion in Arbitrum’s native governance token, ARB, will be distributed to early users of the platform. The size of the layer 2 scaling solution’s token distribution is unprecedented, and there could be an extreme amount of volatility in the token’s early trading hours. Let’s understand…Ethereum4 min readEthereum4 min read
Mar 16What Does the Arbitrum Airdrop Mean for the Cryptocurrency Market?Today, March 16th, the Arbitrum Foundation announced its long-awaited airdrop for users of its Ethereum Layer 2. Their ARB token will be released one week from now, on March 23rd, and will have consequential positive effects on the entire cryptocurrency market. Let’s understand what Arbitrum is, why its airdrop is…Cryptocurrency4 min readCryptocurrency4 min read
Mar 12Why is the USDC Stablecoin Depegged?The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the second largest bank collapse in American history, has caused Circle’s USDC stablecoin to depeg and trade at around 90 cents before recovering to around 94 cents. $3.3 billion in USDC reserves were stored at the bank, causing panic to take over and decrease…Cryptocurrency4 min readCryptocurrency4 min read
Mar 9Bitcoin Ordinals: The Next Wave of NFT Hype?Bitcoin, the oldest and most established cryptocurrency, has historically been straightforward in its function. However, a recent upgrade has allowed for the creation of Ordinals, a new way to create NFTs on the Bitcoin blockchain. Let’s look at the history of NFTs on Bitcoin, how Ordinals were made possible, and…Bitcoin4 min readBitcoin4 min read
Mar 4Blur vs OpenSea: The Battle of the NFT MarketplacesIn the previous NFT bull market of late 2021 and early 2022, OpenSea had near-full market dominance and saw billions of dollars in daily volume. However, there has been time for competitors to emerge, and one is seriously threatening OpenSea’s business model: Blur. Let’s dive into the battle between the…Nft4 min readNft4 min read
Mar 3EIP-4337: Will Account Abstraction Bring Mass Adoption to Ethereum?On March 1st, Ethereum received a major new feature: account abstraction. This will enable a new “smart account” type that will remove the need for a 12-word phrase and make for a significantly easier and more secure user experience. …Ethereum3 min readEthereum3 min read
Feb 28BNB Chain 2023: What Does the Future Hold for Binance’s Blockchain?BNB Chain, formerly known as Binance Smart Chain, has been one of the most prominent Layer 1 blockchains since its release in 2020 as an Ethereum alternative with lower fees and faster transactions. Over the past few years, it has largely remained relevant due to its support from Binance, even…Binance4 min readBinance4 min read
Feb 27What Does Coinbase’s New Layer 2 Mean for the Industry?On February 22, Coinbase announced Base, their Ethereum Layer 2. This was quite an unexpected announcement and has wide-ranging implications surrounding future industry trends and the direction of cryptocurrency exchanges. Let’s analyze what we currently know about Base and some of its potential consequences for the Web3 industry. Ethereum has…Cryptocurrency4 min readCryptocurrency4 min read
Feb 25Nouns DAO: Using Open Source NFTs to Create a Multi-Million Dollar Brand?NFT projects are often seen as nothing more than a massive bubble and an ugly-looking profile picture. However, Nouns DAO is attempting to create a multi-billion dollar open-source brand. Let’s look at what Nouns are, their accomplishments, and where the project could go. Regarding NFTs, some of the most notable…Nft3 min readNft3 min read
Feb 19NEAR Protocol: One of the Most Undervalued Blockchains?The previous bull market was dominated by alternative layer one blockchains like Solana, Avalanche, and Fantom. However, one protocol with great technology stayed under the radar: NEAR Protocol. …Near Protocol4 min readNear Protocol4 min read
