Jan 24Why Does Blockchain Matter?For many, blockchain is a technology that could revolutionize the global financial system and spearhead the next generation of the internet. For others, it is merely the technology behind things like Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and NFTs. Let’s look at why blockchain matters and the reasons for so much excitement around the…Blockchain4 min readBlockchain4 min read
Jan 19Do Memecoins like Dogecoin, Bonk, and Shiba Inu have a Future in This Market?Even though the cryptocurrency market has been experiencing a rally over the past week or so, the bear market is likely far from over. Additionally, macroeconomic conditions like interest rate hikes mean that the irrational market conditions we saw over the past few years are not likely to continue. With…Dogecoin4 min readDogecoin4 min read
Jan 17Could Bitcoin or Ethereum Ever Become Centralized?One characteristic that makes blockchains a technical innovation is their ability to be decentralized and secure, meaning that no single entity or group of entities controls the network and its functions. However, as larger entities get involved in the space and exert significant influence, this critical component of blockchain’s value…Bitcoin4 min readBitcoin4 min read
Jan 15DeFi (Decentralized Finance) Explained for BeginnersThe world of decentralized finance, or DeFi, is incredibly important to the future of global finance yet remains a complex and highly technical topic. In this article, we’ll break down some of the basic DeFi concepts, including smart contracts, decentralized exchanges, and money markets, so that anyone with a grasp…Defi4 min readDefi4 min read
Jan 15Uniswap V4: What we Know about the Next Iteration of the DeFi DEXUniswap, the top decentralized exchange, is rumored to be developing Uni V4, the next version of their protocol. Though nothing has been confirmed, let’s look at Uniswap’s history, the potential features of this next-generation DEX, and how its release will impact UNI token holders. Uniswap was released in 2018 at…Blockchain5 min readBlockchain5 min read
Jan 13Is Coinbase an Undervalued Company?The current cryptocurrency bear market has been devastating to both digital assets and companies in the crypto industry. Coinbase, the most prominent publicly-traded cryptocurrency company, is no exception — its COIN stock is down from November 2021 high of $357 to $38, a near-90% decline. However, COIN may be undervalued…Coinbase4 min readCoinbase4 min read
Jan 9DAOs: The Future of Human Organization?Decentralized Autonomous Organizations, or DAOs, are the primary type of blockchain-based organizational structure and have been hyped by some as the future of companies. However, they remain niche and have yet to be adopted outside of the blockchain industry. Let’s look at what DAOs are, why they are essential, and…Dao4 min readDao4 min read
Jan 4Eigenlayer: The Next Big Blockchain Protocol?One of the biggest issues plaguing the interconnected Ethereum ecosystem is the many different entities with their own networks of trust. The collapse of some of these trust layers, such as a bridge between different blockchains, has caused numerous exploits and hacks that have a long-lasting and far-reaching impact. Eigenlayer…Blockchain3 min readBlockchain3 min read
Jan 3Liquid Staking Derivatives: The Next Crypto Cash Cow?Since the Merge, Ethereum has been a fully proof-of-stake blockchain, and staking ETH is one of the easiest ways to earn a 3–8% APR on one of the most prominent digital assets. Let’s look at the three prominent liquid staking derivatives, Lido, Coinbase, and Rocketpool, and evaluate which ones are…Cryptocurrency4 min readCryptocurrency4 min read
Jan 2What is OKB, the Newest Coin in the Top 10?Market conditions have been quite bearish lately, and almost every coin is at or near its yearly low. However, OKB, the native coin of the OKX exchange, has nearly tripled in price since June, an incredibly impressive feat given that the latter half of the year saw the Terra UST…Cryptocurrency4 min readCryptocurrency4 min read
