Introduction The fast rise of Web3 and decentralized technologies allowed for truly disruptive possibilities across finance to content creation. Web3 presented unparalleled opportunities and challenges; at the same time, it provided the possibility to change it all. On a...
DeFi represents a shift from conventional financial institutions towards open, permissionless, and trustless financial services based on blockchain technology. A key benefit of DeFi is user autonomy, allowing individuals to manage their assets and engage with financial services without...
Sending money from one country to another quickly and safely is important for global trade, remittances, and investing. For decades, SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) has been the dominant player in this field. But now, blockchain technology...
As the U.S. presidential elections draw closer, crypto and politics collide again. The two major contenders–current President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump–appear to be currying the favour of the crypto elite to secure their bids. Trump, in...
We create and share a huge amount of digital data every day, and much of the data's value is wasted. The little value captured is extracted by a small group of companies and people. Many of us can't use...
Tokens have become a popular way for crypto projects to raise money quickly and efficiently. By creating and selling “native tokens”, these projects can attract investors and secure funding without needing traditional methods like venture capital or bank loans....
With the Ethereum ecosystem's rapid expansion, it's becoming increasingly challenging to manage proof verification costs efficiently. The cost varies depending on the proof system used and the availability of precompiles. Groth16 costs about 250,000 gas, STARKs costs over 1,000,000...
DeFi changes how we handle money - banks, payment processors and almost all financial intermediaries we use today will become obsolete, practically, with DeFi. But this shifts the responsibility of securing our money to us and the platforms we...
SINGAPORE, SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 – Amidst the market movements, endless parties, and networking drinks, one event stood out during this year’s Token2049: HashKey Capital’s immersive theatre experience, Decode: Legacy. As the week’s events settle, this highly regarded, avant-garde showcase...
A report by Fortune Business Insights forecasts the fintech market to grow from $294.74 billion in 2023 to $340.10 billion in 2024, reaching an impressive $1.15 trillion by 2032. The digital assets sector is expected to lead this growth,...
