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Pi Network’s mainnet launches on February 20, 2025, after multiple delays from 2024. Over 19 million Pioneers completed KYC, with 10.14 million migrating to the mainnet. Pi Coin’s price surged 80% to $92 following the mainnet launch announcement. After multiple delays of the Pi network mainnet launch from 2024 to now 2025, the wait is finally overa. The core team has officially announced that the Tap to Earn Pi Coin Network will launch on February 20, 2025, at 8 AM UTC. The announcement has stirred excitement in the network with Pi coin surging to $92. Finally, Pi Mainnet To Launch…

This is a segment from The Drop newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Star Atlas, an ambitious sci-fi interplanetary MMORPG, has made strides toward its full launch since its white paper released back in 2021. Right now, there’s a web-based game known as SAGE (Star Atlas Golden Era) that’s available until the full, immersive 3D main game launches. In a broader crypto market where quick hype cycles can dominate narratives, it can be difficult for a game with a longer development timeline to retain interest — and stay financially afloat. Michael Wagner, CEO and co-founder of Star Atlas, tells me…

Top trader and blockchain analyst has pinpointed digital identity as a rising sector that could dominate the blockchain industry in the years ahead. The analyst highlighted the opportunities therein, citing adoption potential as a crucial factor toward its growth in the scheme of things. According to the analyst, digital identity has the power to bring a massive influx of users to the blockchain ecosystem. He thinks that only gaming has the potential to bring more users on-chain than digital ID and proof of humanity. The analyst noted that the security proof layer of the blockchain is of utmost importance, justifying…

A recent Kaiko Research report highlights how market manipulation tactics, such as sandwich attacks on platforms like Uniswap and Hyperliquid, deter institutional players from engaging with decentralized finance. An expert recommends full insurance coverage for DeFi assets and transaction privacy to enhance institutional confidence. Rising Incidents of Sandwich Attacks A recent report by Kaiko Research outlines how market manipulation tactics are causing many institutional players and market makers to steer clear of decentralized finance (DeFi). The report cites sandwich attacks occurring on Uniswap and Hyperliquid as examples of the manipulative tactics that make DeFi less appealing to institutions. To illustrate…

The cryptocurrency TON makes its debut on Blockchain.com, one of the most established platforms in the sector. This move could represent a significant opening to the U.S. market, characterized by strict regulations but highly profitable. The announcement was emphasized by the President of the TON Foundation, Manuel Stotz, who highlighted the strategic importance of the partnership with Blockchain.com. The expansion in the United States will not be without challenges. The competition with established blockchains like Solana and Avalanche is strong, but the integration with Telegram, with over a billion users, could offer TON a significant competitive advantage. TON x Blockchain.com:…

Falcon Finance has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by soaring past $90 million in total value locked (TVL). The platform is continuously growing and is now holding an exclusive giveaway to mark its achievement. It aims to provide 5 lucky community members early access to its ecosystem. Through this advancement, the user interest in Falcon Finance will be enhanced. The platform is a growing star in the synthetic dollar protocol sector. It has the potential to leverage high-yield possibilities to redefine the stablecoin market. A Booming TVL with an Exclusive Beta Opportunity Falcon Finance is now in the phase of closed…

Solana’s price is now in the spotlight after Canadian publicly traded company Sol Strategies took the bold step of investing $5,053,303 in purchasing 23,374 SOL. The acquisition was made between January 31 and February 7 this year. Notably, each SOL costs an average of $207.33, including fees and expenses. Sol Strategies Accumulations Moves From Bitcoin to Solana As a result of its recent acquisition, the Toronto-based company now holds a total of 214,342 SOL. This entire holding was purchased for approximately $39.5 million but is now worth $43.4 million, based on the current Solana price. At the time of writing,…

Pharos, a Layer 1 public blockchain focused on integrating traditional finance (TradFi), launched its public development network on March 6. Pharos Launches Public Test Network This test network encourages developers to build and stress-test the platform, which is touted as the first EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain capable of reaching speeds of 2 gigas per second. Pharos is led by a team with significant experience in the blockchain and tech industries. Founder and CEO Alex Zhang previously served as CTO of Ant Chain, while co-founder and CTO Meng Wu was the Chief Security Officer for Ant Financial’s Web3 division. Additionally, Pharos’…

Bitcoin’s new addresses are rising but remain far from past peaks. Institutional buying may be shifting demand away from on-chain growth. A sharp rise in addresses may signal another bull market phase. Bitcoin’s network activity is showing signs of life, but the broader trend suggests a more complex narrative. According to crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen, BTC’s unique addresses created per day stand at 311.32K, reflecting a sustained user influx. However, historical data suggests that spikes in address creation often coincide with speculative mania rather than organic growth. #BTC Unique Addresses Created Per Day pic.twitter.com/DxcyRqn2SR — Benjamin Cowen (@intocryptoverse) February 11,…

LinksDAO is launching its own community token, adding a highly tradeable asset alongside its nearly 10,000 membership non-fungible token (NFTs) this crypto golf club tried selling to fund its mantra: “We’re gonna buy a golf course.” NFTs aren’t as trending as they were in early 2022 when LinksDAO sold its membership tokens for $10 million. The market euphoria that led raunchy Beeple artwork to nab hundreds of millions of dollars at auction moved on long, long ago. CryptoSlam’s NFT Index is down nearly 97% since its inception in January 2022, showing how market interest is now elsewhere. Memecoins now dominate…