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Inside FIP.16: How is Flare Network Turning FLR Into A Deflationary Asset?
Flare Network's FIP.16 upgrade, passed by governance vote on April 24, 2026, cut FLR's annual inflation rate from 5% to 3%, raised the network's minimum base transaction fee twentyfold, and r
Hayden Adams says SBF bought Uniswap.com for seven figures before WIPO returned it
The creator of Uniswap, Hayden Adams, said Sam Bankman-Fried had spent a seven-figure sum on the domain Uniswap.com and pointed it to a rival exchange.Then Uniswap Labs got the address back f
How Did the KelpDAO Exploit Reshape LayerZero’s Security Model?
The KelpDAO exploit forced LayerZero to end support for single-verifier security setups and rebuild its default configuration around multiple independent verifiers. On April 18, 2026, attacke
Crypto Lost $3.6B To Hacks In 2026, Here’s What It Reveals
Crypto platforms lost $3.63 billion to hacks and exploits between January 2025 and July 2026, according to CoinGecko's 2026 State of Crypto Security Report, published August 27, 2026. The rep
How Do Flare Network’s FAssets Let XRP and Dogecoin Enter DeFi?
Flare Network's FAssets system lets holders of coins that cannot run smart contracts, such as XRP, Bitcoin, and Dogecoin, mint a matching token on Flare that they can trade, lend, or use as c
Why Could Monad's November 2026 Token Unlock Be Its Biggest Test Yet?
Monad's biggest test since its November 2025 mainnet launch arrives on November 24, 2026, when 16.8 billion MON tokens unlock in a single event. That is about 32.8% of the tokens currently in
Why is LayerZero Labs Building a Separate Layer 1 Blockchain Called “Zero”?
LayerZero Labs is building Zero, a new Layer-1 blockchain, because its existing interoperability protocol cannot offer the throughput, privacy, and control that large financial institutions n
Why Was Polkadot Once Called an "Ethereum Killer" and What Changed?
Polkadot was called an "Ethereum killer" because it was built by Ethereum's former chief technology officer to solve the scaling problems Ethereum hadn't fixed yet, using a design of connecte
Who Is Dfinity Founder Dominic Williams, and What's He Trying to Prove With ICP?
Dominic Williams is a British computer scientist and entrepreneur who founded the DFINITY Foundation and serves as its President and Chief Scientist, building the Internet Computer Protocol (
ECB Launches Blockchain Bridge for Tokenized Bank Settlement
What changed Market DLT platforms have a live connection to TARGET Services. The cash leg can settle in central bank money. Assets can remain on their existing ledgers. What stayed the same A
Geopolitical Tensions Are Spreading Across Two Fronts: 5 Cryptos Worth Trying as Markets Brace for Shock
Russia-Ukraine tensions and renewed Saudi-Houthi fighting have created two separate geopolitical risk points. Energy infrastructure, shipping routes, and NATO security remain important market