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Doodles' DOOD Debacle: 3 Reasons Why Decentralization Demands More

Doodles' DOOD Debacle: 3 Reasons Why Decentralization Demands More

Doodles. What happened to them being the blue-chip NFT, the don’t-sell-’em-they’re-too-hot of the town. Collaborations with McDonald’s, Pharrell, Adidas – they were all but unbeatable. Then came DOOD. And that splash wasn’t a celebratory cannonball, but rather the pop of a depressed helium balloon.It's a stark reminder: even projects with...

Cronos's DeFi Gamble: Can it Bridge the CeFi-DeFi Divide?

Cronos's DeFi Gamble: Can it Bridge the CeFi-DeFi Divide?

Can Cronos, the blockchain developed by Crypto.com, actually bridge the traditional financial universe with the volatile world of DeFi? It absolutely can be that essential connector. Or is it simply another ambitious project doomed to buzz in the background? So let’s take a look at the data and unpack the...

Wrong Ape, Wrong Jail: Is Crypto Justice Failing Us?

Wrong Ape, Wrong Jail: Is Crypto Justice Failing Us?

We hear an unsettling story from Sam Curry, former security researcher at Yuga Labs. This was the result of his IP address showing up in OpenSea’s logs related to the 2022 Bored Ape NFT robbery, and it should send chills down the spine of all crypto aficionados. It's not just...

Ethereum's Pectra Upgrade Sparks Optimism After Successful Mainnet Launch

Ethereum's Pectra Upgrade Sparks Optimism After Successful Mainnet Launch

Ethereum mainnet officially launched its long awaited Pectra upgrade on May 7th, 2025. The upgrade focuses on increasing scalability, contributing to an improved user experience, and optimizing staking mechanics within the Ethereum network. The market’s reaction to the upgrade has been bullish—more bullish, in fact, than we ever expected it...

Jeffy Yu's 'Death' Is Web3's Wake-Up Call: Decentralization's Dark Side

Jeffy Yu's 'Death' Is Web3's Wake-Up Call: Decentralization's Dark Side

We champion decentralization. I champion decentralization. For the past several years, I’ve been a mentor to young people and have shown them the potential of blockchain. Together, we’re creating a world without the gatekeepers of old finance. I've seen firsthand how DAOs can empower communities and how DeFi can offer...

Gate.io Evolves into Crypto Infrastructure Giant, Valued as Super Unicorn

Gate.io Evolves into Crypto Infrastructure Giant, Valued as Super Unicorn

Gate.io, one of the world’s longest-standing and innovative cryptocurrency exchange platform, has gradually transformed its operations from a simple “tool platform” to a more elaborate “infrastructure” provider. Gate.io has changed a lot in the last 12 years. From a simple job-matching platform, it quickly evolved into a robust crypto-financial ecosystem...

NFTs Evolving: How Blockchain is Saving Digital Culture

NFTs Evolving: How Blockchain is Saving Digital Culture

The world of Non-Fungible-Tokens has shifted dramatically. At first, NFTs found their glory as speculative assets, with people buying up these one-of-a-kind digital wares looking to cash in big time. A more profound and culturally significant application of NFTs has emerged: blockchain-based digital art preservation. This change reflects a greater...

FIFA's Ethereum Gamble: 3 Reasons It Could Score Big (Or Foul Out)

FIFA's Ethereum Gamble: 3 Reasons It Could Score Big (Or Foul Out)

FIFA’s recent plunge into the blockchain, particularly through its creation of a “FIFA Blockchain” designed to be Ethereum-compatible, is equally as interesting. Let's be blunt: crypto and NFTs are risky. We've seen fortunes evaporate overnight. This decision by FIFA may turn out to be its greatest genius stroke or its...

FIFA Ditches Algorand, Launches Own Ethereum-Based Blockchain!

FIFA Ditches Algorand, Launches Own Ethereum-Based Blockchain!

FIFA, the global governing body of football (or soccer), is taking an important step into the world of Web3. They recently announced plans to move their digital collectibles platform from Algorand to an Ethereum-compatible blockchain. Transitioning to this new platform represents an exciting new chapter for FIFA’s exploration into digital...

Blockchain's Cultural Revolution: Why Art Institutions Must Embrace Decentralization

Blockchain's Cultural Revolution: Why Art Institutions Must Embrace Decentralization

Allowing the Louvre to continue storing all their masterpieces on overtaxed, fragile harddrives? A digital tragedy waiting to unfold. Only blockchain technology holds back cultural immortality and digital oblivion.No, the first NFT mania wasn’t a gold rush in speculation and hype. We all felt the jazzed up prices, the star...

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