Author: NBTC
If you’re planning to launch a stablecoin or preparing for a token generation event (TGE), your choice of blockchain likely comes down to two major contenders: Ethereum or Solana. At first glance, the decision seems straightforward—Solana is faster and cheaper, while Ethereum’s Layer 1 (L1) remains costly and slow. But is it really that simple? Ethereum today is no longer just an L1 blockchain; it’s part of a much larger, modular ecosystem that includes a growing Layer 2 (L2) infrastructure. The real issue? The market hasn’t fully adapted to this modular paradigm yet. Many users still associate Ethereum with high…
Several key metrics indicate that Solana may also be feeling the heat from the recent backlash following the spectacular crash of LIBRA. Amid the fallout of the LIBRA token debacle, the memecoin craze that has taken hold of the crypto market over the past year has again come under question. This scrutiny now appears to be impacting sentiment around Solana, which has been the biggest winner of what some have termed the memecoin supercycle. Solana Price and Social Metrics Tank Several key metrics indicate that Solana, the de facto home and fuel for memecoin activity, may also be feeling the…
Having spent over a decade immersed in the cryptocurrency space, I’ve seen countless projects make grand promises—many touting revolutionary returns and cutting-edge decentralized technology. Today, however, a trend has emerged where “Bitcoin DeFi” or “BTCfi” projects present themselves as decentralized marvels using slick dApps, crypto lingo, and smart contracts. Yet behind the scenes, centralized actors may lurk. This is my warning to you: When extended processing times, timelocks, and opaque fee structures become the norm, the risk isn’t just a small loss—it could be everything. Lessons from Centralized Failures: BlockFi, Celsius, and FTX The Cost of Centralization History in the…
The following is a guest post from Vincent Maliepaard, Marketing Director at IntoTheBlock. DeFi has emerged as one of the most successful niches in the cryptocurrency industry, pioneering innovative economic tools and significantly driving value across the crypto ecosystem. In this article, we’ll provide a comprehensive overview of DeFi’s historical development, current market landscape, and key future trends. DeFi’s Historical Development Between 2015 and 2018, Ethereum’s smart contract capabilities laid the foundational framework for modern DeFi. Early innovators like MakerDAO introduced decentralized stablecoins (DAI), while protocols such as EtherDelta and 0x pioneered decentralized trading. The introduction of the ERC-20 token…
Ethereum shows price growth of 4,517% in the last cycle, price point hitting $430,015. With the crossing of $2,000 resistance, Ethereum might touch $20,000. This could suggest that once Ethereum holds its key support level, the new all-time high could be close. Ethereum’s price history tells us that this cryptocurrency has gone through cycles of astonishing growth. The 2017-2021 cycle approximately witnessed a whopping increase of 19,201.03% as Ethereum rose to $135,169 from $1,351.69, while in another market cycle of 2021-2025 Ethereum still recorded amazing levels of growth by going up 4,517.08% from $430.15 to $430,015. These cycles indicate that…
Ripple CTO, David Schwartz, recently shed light on one of the fundamental distinctions between XRP and Bitcoin. Schwartz, in response to an X post, highlighted the main difference between XRP and Bitcoin supply dynamics. He stated, “The main difference in their supply is that, measured in common units (which is the only sensible way to measure two things you plan to compare), there is a lot more bitcoin than XRP.” Schwartz went on to say that the “only reason you get a smaller number of BTC is because BTC is a larger unit of value than XRP.” The main difference…
Bitcoin’s price has been consolidating below the $100K level for the past few months, and it has yet to show any willingness for an impulsive move. However, things might be about to change soon. Technical Analysis By Edris Derakhshi (TradingRage) The Daily Chart The price action on the daily timeframe has been very choppy for Bitcoin lately, as the market has been moving sideways in a range between the $100K and $92K levels. A breakout from either of these levels will likely initiate a significant move for the asset and most alts, as a new all-time high or a deeper…
Puffer Finance, a leading DeFi protocol for seamless staking and yield farming, has announced its latest collaboration with Kyo Finance, a Soneium-based decentralized exchange. The partnership takes into account the integration of Puffer Finance with Kyo Finance to launch the latest ETH/pufETH liquidity pool. The platform disclosed this endeavor on its official social media account on X. 📣 New DeFi Integration! 🐡The ETH/pufETH pool just launched on @kyofinance!Kyo finance is the signature Dex of @soneium with ve-tokenomics. Kyo aims to connect all superchain liquidity with its intent based batch transaction system and real-time voting mechanism.Provide… pic.twitter.com/DRa6ocC9yh — Puffer Finance 🐡…
A feature documentary on the co-founder of Ethereum Vitalik Buterin is set to premiere on April 15, 2025. According to the latest post by the producers of the movie, it will be available on streaming platforms like Prime and Apple TV, starting from April 15. In the teaser that was made available on blogging platform X, pre-orders are also open to users who want to support the feature documentary. The released trailer features the life of Vitalik Buterin as a young prodigy who set out to reimagine the internet. The movie takes a close look at the life of the…
US stock exchange MEMX has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to register an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) as a “commodity-based trust.” MEMX’s decision to list underscores the changing perception of XRP, Ripple’s native cryptocurrency, in the financial sector. XRP has historically been under intense scrutiny, notably from the SEC, which accused Ripple of issuing unregistered securities in 2020. However, a landmark ruling in August made it clear that XRP is not a security per se, but can be considered one under certain conditions. This complex legal outcome paves the way for XRP to be considered alongside other…