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AlgoKit 2.0 introduces native Python, boosting Algorand’s appeal to developers and streamlining blockchain development processes. Aleph Zero enhances privacy and speed in blockchain technology, with significant growth in use cases across various sectors. 1inch Network offers advanced DEX aggregation, while Bonk aims to reinvigorate Solana with a community-driven approach. The rapidly growing domain of cryptocurrency continues to experience an array of impressive developments and interesting new ideas. Five do very well in this sense: Algorand (ALGO), Aleph Zero (AZERO), Astar (ASTR), 1inch Network (1INCH), and Bonk (BONK). It is worth noting that each of these projects has something different that…
HBAR Foundation, which supports the sustainable growth and long-term adoption of the Hedera ecosystem, has joined the Chainlink Scale program. As the first step in this collaboration, Chainlink Data Feeds are now available on the Hedera Testnet. Additionally, Chainlink Data Feeds and Chainlink CCIP are being actively integrated into Hedera, providing developers with the industry-standard services they need to build feature-rich dApps. The Hedera and Chainlink ecosystems have had a strong relationship since 2021, when Chainlink Labs joined the Hedera Governing Council. Chainlink Labs contributes to Hedera’s decentralized governance not only by operating a node, but also by playing a…
In an exclusive interview with Alex Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer of the Human Rights Foundation (HRF), Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado discussed Bitcoin’s vital role in combating Venezuela’s economic collapse and authoritarianism. The interview, first published on Bitcoin Magazine, highlights the catastrophic impact of hyperinflation caused by the Chávez and Maduro regimes, which have devastated the Venezuelan bolívar Machado noted that under Chávez and Maduro, the bolívar has lost 14 zeros, with inflation skyrocketing to 1.7 million percent in 2018. She described the economic destruction, stating, “This financial repression rooted in state-sponsored looting, theft, and unchecked money printing” crippled…
Key highlights: flrETH lets users earn 7% APR on Flare while retaining liquidity, enhancing DeFi functionality. Developed by Dinero, flrETH employs a dual-token staking system to maximize yield potential. The release of flrETH deepens liquidity on Flare, coinciding with a 50% DeFi TVL increase. Flare’s DeFi expansion adds high-yield ETH staking with flrETH Flare has announced the launch of flrETH, a new Ethereum staking solution that combines a 7% annual yield with full liquidity, allowing users to actively engage with Flare’s DeFi offerings while maintaining ownership of their Ethereum. Developed by Dinero, flrETH is Flare’s first liquid staking token for…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Since Bitcoin’s 2009 launch, the crypto market has evolved, with Solana becoming a hub for niche tokens and innovative projects. Since the inception of Bitcoin in 2009, the cryptocurrency market has been constantly evolving. Where it started as a simple peer-to-peer transaction setup, it has evolved into a vast ecosystem consisting of tokens, platforms, and decentralized applications (dApps). The more this landscape continues to diversify, the more niche tokens have been emerging, proving to be a key player within…
Starknet, a zero-knowledge rollup, said Wednesday it had shattered the record for transactions per second (TPS) among Ethereum layer-2 networks. According to the team, Starknet reached “a max TPS of 127.5 over the past 24 hours.” “The milestone occurred during a gaming stress test, which was dubbed ‘dress rehearsal for mass use via L2s,'” a press release stated. A Starknet spokesperson wrote in an email that the feat knocked Coinbase’s layer-2 network, Base, off the top spot, beating Base’s record 24-hour TPS of 79.92 TPS “by a large margin,” citing the website L2Beat. A request for comment sent to Coinbase’s…
The tokenized asset market is set for explosive growth with Boston Consulting Group forecasting it to reach $16 trillion by 2030. Public blockchains are becoming central to institutions’ abilities to bring traditional financial assets on-chain, by delivering not only operational efficiency but also enhanced security, verifiable trust, and revenue-generating opportunities. While many are fully open and permissionless — allowing anyone to view transactions, build applications, and participate as validators — others incorporate permissioned elements that provide compliance and controlled participation within the same open network. You’re reading Crypto Long & Short, our weekly newsletter featuring insights, news and analysis for…
Polymarket predictions for a Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) plunge lower than ever before, to a dim 3%. Nevertheless, some experts are bullish on the long game. The importance of regulatory changes is agreed upon, but the ideal form of these changes is disputed. Solana: The Longshot ETF Polymarket, the decentralized prediction market platform, has downgraded the likelihood of a Solana ETF yet again. Since the site began taking bets on the Solana ETF, its probability has never exceeded 15%. Nevertheless, the past month has seen this already-low chance crash, such that it now sits at a dismal 3%. Read More:…
Nansen announced a strategic partnership with Scroll, an advanced Layer 2 solution designed to enhance the Ethereum blockchain’s speed and cost-efficiency. This collaboration aims to bring Nansen’s analytics and on-chain insights to the Scroll ecosystem, supporting the growth of decentralized finance by enabling better decision-making for investors and developers alike, according to a press release shared with crypto.news. Scroll operates as a zero-knowledge rollup, a technology that “rolls up” transactions on a secondary chain and then posts them to Ethereum (ETH), which helps reduce congestion and fees. It also maintains Ethereum’s security while delivering faster transactions and a smoother experience…
Can decentralized finance (DeFi) address its hacking problem with another layer of decentralized tech? Israeli cybersecurity firm Ironblocks’ new network is betting on it. On Wednesday, the firm is beginning a phased roll-out of a new Web3 security layer it’s developing, called Venn. The transaction pre-screening network seeks to create “a new economy” for crypto security, said creator Or Dadosh, also Ironblocks’ CEO. Venn plans to match security operators and their technical know-how with crypto apps that want extra eyes on their transaction flow. A participating DeFi app might pay out crypto rewards to auditors and cybersecurity firms who vet…