“Bitcoin is not going to change much,” says Ali. “Layer 2s are innovative and open to making rapid changes. After a while, it becomes part of their culture.”
Bitcoin ETFs’ Hot Start Seems Largely Driven by Retail Investors
Data shows that the average trade size for the biggest spot bitcoin ETF suggests that demand is largely coming from retail investors.
Where Is Nayib Bukele Actually Storing El Salvador’s Bitcoin?
Last week, the sats stacking president of the “Land of Many Volcanoes” announced he was moving the country’s thousands of BTC into a bitcoin “piggy bank.”
Machankura 2.0: Turning Feature Phones Into Bitcoin Hardware Wallets
When Kgothatso Ngako launched Machankura two years ago, he enabled Africans to transact bitcoin via feature phones for the first time. Now, he’s on the verge of helping Africans self custody their bitcoin, as well.
Qatar’s Sovereign Fund Might Be Buying Bitcoin, But Surely Not $500B Worth
Government-led investments in crypto are increasingly plausible – but not at that rumored size.
How PubKey Revived Bitcoin Culture in New York City
NYC-based Bitcoin enthusiasts, as well as the crypto-curious, now have a place to nerd out, discuss and learn about Bitcoin.
How to Make (or Lose) Hundreds of Dollars Betting Crypto on Your Fitness Goals
“If I don’t walk another 4,400 steps I’ll lose $333.” With a new app called Moonwalk, you get daily lessons in economics – and maybe healthier, too.
Liquid Restaking Tokens or ‘LRTs’ Revived Ethereum DeFi. Can the Hype Last?
New liquid restaking platforms like Puffer and Ether.Fi have attracted billions of dollars in deposits, but they’ve birthed a speculative “points” frenzy that carries some risks.
‘The Goal Is Number Go Up’: Inside a DAO’s Radical Governance Experiment
In Meta-DAO’s conception of governance, every decision is based on what the market believes is the best outcome for its token, META.
Apple Vision Pros Are Practically Dress Code at This Crypto Hacker House
Airdrop riches and FOMO are fueling a run on Apple’s pricey VR headset at mtnDAO, the Solana blockchain’s largest community-run coworking meetup, in Salt Lake City.
Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Function ‘OP_CAT’ Dusted Off as Development Fervor Grows
Developers Ethan Heilman and Armin Sabouri view OP_CAT as a simple opcode that offers some of the general purpose functionality currently missing in Bitcoin.
U.S. Sen. Lummis Says ‘Delicate’ Talks Underway Over U.S. Crypto Legislation
Speaking to CoinDesk TV, Lummis says she is hopeful a stablecoin bill could move forward in the first half of 2024, before elections increase political pressures in Washington.
Inside the ‘Private Mempools’ Where Ethereum Traders Hide From Front-Running Bots
These private mempools – where blockchain transactions avoid the eyes of front-running bots – promise to offer better settlement and lower fees to Ethereum users, but experts are sounding the alarm bell on some big risks.
Ripple’s David Schwartz Talks ‘Bottom-Up Growth’ on XRP Ledger, Rebuts Critics: Q&A
Schwartz spoke to The Protocol about the aftermath of Ripple’s SEC win, his method for dealing with XRP’s rabid fanbase, the XRP Ledger’s controversial approach to centralization, and more.
A Beginner’s Guide to AI Tokens
AI tokens will play an integral role in the adoption of machine learning models in the blockchain industry.
What Is the ERC-7265 Token Standard?
The ERC-7265 token standard proposes adding a “circuit breaker” mechanism to DeFi protocols to stop the transfer of Ethereum-based tokens in the event of a hack.
What Are Crypto OTC Desks And How Do They Work?
Cryptocurrency OTC desks play an essential role in facilitating large cryptocurrency trades in the global crypto markets.
What Is Block Finality in Crypto?
Block finality is an integral feature of blockchains, enhancing transactional security in distributed cryptocurrency networks.
What Is MiCA And What Does It Mean for Crypto Users in Europe?
The European Union’s Market in Crypto Assets (MiCA) Regulations aims to make the crypto industry in the Eurozone a transparent and secure environment for investors.
Atomic Swaps: What Are They & How Do They Work?
Atomic swaps open the door for truly decentralized cross-chain trading.