Aero Takes on Seven Networks After Major DEX Merger
Aerodrome and Velodrome (@VelodromeFi) have merged their operations under Aero (@aeroxyz), a spot exchange launching across seven blockchain networks. The combined platform aims to extend the
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Tokenisation on Sei Network is growing lightning fast.
Sei Network, the Layer 1 blockchain behind the $SEI token, has reported a sharp rise in activity across its tokenised asset ecosystem. Holders increased 24% and transfer volume climbed 206% o
Lighter CFTC License Plan Update: What Happens Next for LIT?
What Did Lighter Say on the Q3 Investor Update Call? LIT token jumped about 20% to $3.90 this week. Two things pushed it: a new Delphi Digital report and Lighter’s plan to apply for a U.S. de
Synergy Network Review: Is This Crypto Project Worth Watching
What Is Synergy Network and Why Is It Getting Attention Synergy Network is a Layer-1 blockchain that says it’s built to survive quantum computers. Layer-1 simply means it runs its own base ne
Bitget Got Hacked. Why Is THORChain on Trial?
Another week, another nine-figure crypto hack, and another round of the sport that always follows one: figuring out who to blame for letting the money get away. This time a good share of the
The Day Vitalik Buterin Gave Away Billions of Dollars in Shiba Inu
In May 2021, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin gave away almost all of the Shiba Inu (SHIB) tokens that its creators had sent him. He donated 50 trillion SHIB, then worth about $1.2 billion
Aster DEX vs. Hyperliquid: Why Does Everyone Compare The Two?
Aster and Hyperliquid are compared because they are two of the largest decentralized exchanges for perpetual futures, and for a few weeks in 2025 Aster overtook Hyperliquid on trading volume.
Why Does Quant Have Few Tokens Compared To Most Cryptocurrencies?
Quant has few tokens because its 2018 token sale raised far less than planned, and the company burned the unsold supply. That left a fixed total of 14,612,493 QNT, and no new tokens can be mi
Meet Ryoshi, the Anonymous Creator Who Vanished After Launching SHIB
Ryoshi is the pseudonymous developer who launched Shiba Inu (SHIB) in August 2020 and then walked away. Pseudonymous means the person works under a made-up name, so nobody knows who Ryoshi re
Meet Zooko Wilcox: The Cypherpunk Who Built Zcash
Zooko Wilcox is the American computer security specialist who co-founded Zcash (ZEC), a cryptocurrency that uses zero-knowledge proofs to hide transaction details. He ran the Electric Coin Co
The Zcash “Ceremony”: The Strange Story of How the Coin Was Born
The Zcash “ceremony” was a trusted setup held in October 2016. The original genesis ceremony took place on October 23, 2016, and it generated the public zk-SNARK parameters behind Zcash’s pri
What Makes Ondo Stocks Different From Other Tokenized Stocks?
Ondo Stocks differ from tokenized stocks like that of Robinhood's stock tokens mainly in where they live and what you can do with them. Ondo's 450-plus tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs are free