With their basic list-format data storage, traditional blockchain networks often struggle to handle complex data sets and often rely on centralized servers and third-party providers. This reliance leads to issues like poor user experience, high fees, frustrating developer experiences,...
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...
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...
DeFi has thrived on certain blockchains, such as Ethereum and Solana, but not on Bitcoin, primarily due to Bitcoin's limited support for complex smart contracts. The Taproot Upgrade in November 2021 was a concerted effort to demonstrate that...
Ocean Protocol enables the smooth deployment of data services by creating data NFTs and ERC-20 datatokens, as well as allowing the use of these services through datatokens. It is vital to first understand the concepts of data tokens and...
2023 was a pivotal phase in crypto history and will be etched in memory for its rigorous tests of the sector's fundamentals. These trials, often stemming from events from 2022, forced the industry into introspection and transformation. Discussions around...
Africa is recognized as one of the world's fastest-growing crypto markets. A Chainalysis report highlighted that the volume of crypto transactions in Africa hit a peak of $20 billion per month around mid-2021. This surge in cryptocurrency adoption across...
