Across crypto and fiat, many consumers are making a fatal error: they’re letting their assets sit idle in accounts without earning interest.
Automation opens up pathway to a simplified, more user-friendly DeFi
Hunting for the best opportunities in the world of DeFi is often time consuming. But automation is changing that.
Why the battle for low or no transaction fees really matters
High transaction fees stand in the way of crypto achieving its full potential and being embraced by the masses — but it is possible to make transfers for free.
What is necessary for Web3 to fully replace Web2?
Can Web3 replace Web2… and what stands in the way of this happening? We look at some of the biggest challenges facing this burgeoning sector right now.
How crypto is playing a role in increasing healthy human lifespans
How can you add years to your life, and life to your years? Longevity science can help — and this is a concept that’s of particular interest to crypto pioneers.
Selling physical items as NFTs, explained
A growing number of physical items are being immortalized in NFT form. What are the opportunities here… and the challenges that need to be addressed?
Are there too many cryptocurrencies?
Are there too many cryptocurrencies? Choice can be a good thing — but not all digital assets are born equal.
Enhanced KYC checks can be a win-win for crypto exchanges and consumers — here’s why
Adopting more stringent Know Your Customer (KYC) checks can give crypto exchanges a competitive edge over those that meet minimal standards.
Downsides of Proof-of-Work and Proof-of-Stake, explained
Not all consensus mechanisms are born equal — and the differences between major blockchains can have a huge effect on gas fees and transaction speeds.
The challenges with building a reputation in Web3 — and how to solve them
Right now, we lack full control of our data — and it’s siloed. But in the months and years ahead, decentralized identities and reputations could change that.
The metaverse is the future — but are current platforms failing users?
As things stand, many big brands and A-list celebrities are scrambling to get involved with the metaverse — but the platforms in the market are failing to meet the moment.
Staking on Polkadot, explained
There’s a big buzz around staking right now — but when it comes to Polkadot, there’s a big difference between exchanges.
NFTs and intellectual property, explained
When you buy a nonfungible token, do you automatically get intellectual property rights? Well… it’s complicated.
Solana and Ethereum smart contract audits, explained
What are smart contract audits, how do they work, and how do they benefit the crypto projects who get their code scrutinized? Let’s find out.
Want a compelling use case for privacy blockchains? Look no further than dating
Businesses are in love with Web3 — but when it comes to this technology being used for dating apps, singletons might want to swipe left.
This is what’s standing in the way of DeFi’s ‘NFTification’
NFTs and DeFi have taken the world by storm in recent years, but both industries have downsides. Bringing them together could be a force for good.
From Morgan Stanley to crypto world: in a conversation with Phemex founder
Running a crypto business is no easy job. And running a crypto exchange might seem like an impossible job to do.
How a game engine for DeFi could facilitate accelerated development
It’s not just scalability: could a new smart contract development paradigm be the key to unlocking mainstream DeFi?
Why crypto industry needs venture capital: Q&A with veteran investor
With so many crypto projects being launched, founders are now looking beyond “traditional” crypto fundraising options.
No outages, no data leaks: The new WhatsApp killer built on the blockchain creates privacy-focused encrypted messenger
Messenger and WhatsApp are known for aggregating user data and selling it for profit to advertisers. This company brings an encrypted messenger to protect the data.