Blockchain technology and DeFi face a major barrier to widespread adoption: the isolated nature of individual blockchain networks. Users on one blockchain, such as Ethereum, can't easily interact with others like Bitcoin or Cardano. This isolation forces users to...
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...
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...
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...
Interest in cryptocurrencies and DeFi is on the rise and many are looking for fun, interactive ways to learn and participate in this new financial landscape. Hamster Kombat is capitalizing on this and offering: a blockchain-based game that combines...
The cryptocurrency space in 2024 is more exciting than ever. With new technologies, platforms, and financial products emerging, there are numerous ways to engage and make money in the crypto market. To stay ahead and get the best returns,...
Trading in the crypto markets can be intense emotionally, as traders go through highs like excitement and lows like fear or disappointment. Roughly 70% to 75% of cryptocurrency traders lose money in their first year because they make reckless...
With the crypto industry’s rapid expansion, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to determine which Bitcoin products can be trusted. Take Bitcoin wallets, for example. As of early 2024, there were over 80 million wallets, up from about 35 million in...
Conventional funding for scientific research has been dominated by centralized structures like governments, private entities, and pharmaceutical companies, which often prioritize the interests of their investors or primary stakeholders. A major consequence of this is biased or limited funding...
The Federal Reserve, commonly known as the Fed, plays a pivotal role in shaping the U.S. economy through its monetary policies. These policies, including interest rates, quantitative easing, and inflation targeting, have far-reaching effects on various financial markets, including...
