Floki Is Five Years Old Today...
From Meme to Multi-Vertical Ecosystem @Floki turns five years old today, and the project looks markedly different from the community-driven meme asset it started as in June 2021. Since its la
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James Wynn says SHIB is dead
Wynn Calls SHIB a Relic of a Bygone Cycle Trader and analyst @JamesWynnReal has issued a blunt verdict on Shiba Inu ($SHIB), characterising the legacy meme token as "old, dead, and boring." I
What is The United Nations' New Blockchain Advisory Group?
The United Nations Development Programme (@UNDP) launched its Blockchain Advisory Group (BAG) on June 3, 2026 in Paris during the Proof of Talk 2026 conference, bringing together senior leade
How Shibarium Works as Shiba Inu's Layer 2 Network on Ethereum
Shibarium is a Layer 2 (L2) blockchain built on top of Ethereum that processes transactions off-chain in batches before settling them on the Ethereum mainnet. Launched on August 16, 2023, it
Is Ethereum Still The Dominant Smart Contract Blockchain?
Yes, Ethereum (@ethereum) is still the dominant smart contract blockchain. It leads in total value locked, stablecoin supply, tokenized real-world assets and developer talent, often by multip
SHIB vs LEASH vs BONE: The Roles, Supplies and Mechanics Behind Shiba Inu's Token Trio
Shiba Inu is not a single token. It operates through three separate assets, SHIB, LEASH and BONE, each serving a distinct function within the ecosystem. SHIB is the primary memecoin with a la
What is Cardano's Musashi Dojo Testnet & Leios Upgrade?
Musashi Dojo is the public testnet for Ouroboros Leios, Cardano's (@Cardano) next major scaling upgrade. It went live on June 23, 2026, kicking off a multi-phase program to test the Leios pro
InterLink Hits 9 Million Users as Private Mainnet Nears
InterLink (@inter_link), the identity-focused crypto project, said it crossed 9 million users on June 18, with its long-promised Private Mainnet due this month. The timing matters. InterLink
How Does Polygon Let Other Projects Launch Their Own Custom Blockchains?
Polygon gives developers a framework to build and launch their own blockchains that connect back to the Ethereum network. These chains are not forks or copies of Polygon itself. They are inde
Why Did Cardano’s Founder Leave Ethereum, and What Did He Do Differently?
Charles Hoskinson left Ethereum in June 2014 after a direct conflict with co-founder Vitalik Buterin over one core issue: should Ethereum be a for-profit company or a non-profit foundation? B
Aster's Aims for Deflation With New Tokenomics
Aster (@Aster_DEX) has rewired its tokenomics to push $ASTER toward deflation, sending 99% of daily platform fees into open-market buybacks and burning a matching amount from its reserves. Th
Coinbase Lands MiCA License To Serve All 27 EU States
A Single License for the Entire EU Coinbase has secured a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from Luxembourg's financial regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (C