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
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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
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
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
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
The 2026 Litecoin Summit Has Begun: What to Expect
The 2026 Litecoin Summit opened in Amsterdam today (June 22), the sixth edition of the event and its first outside the United States. Over two days, the Litecoin Foundation (@LTCFoundation) i
Polkadot vs Ethereum: Two Different Visions for a Multi-Chain World
Ethereum and Polkadot are not really competing for the same thing. Ethereum operates as a single, unified smart contract platform that scales through Layer 2 rollups. Polkadot operates as a L
How Did Telegram Turn Its Messaging App Into a Crypto Gateway?
Telegram built a crypto infrastructure layer directly inside its messaging app by making The Open Network (TON) blockchain the exclusive engine for payments, mini apps, and digital asset tran
StarkWare's new demo proves your age without handing over your passport
@StarkWareLtd has unveiled a zero-knowledge identity system designed to let users pass a KYC check without surrendering their personal data to a central verifier. The prototype, called Privat
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
Mantle Becomes One of the First Ethereum L2s to Bring Franklin Templeton's USPX ETF On-Chain with xStocks
Mantle, the premier distribution layer connecting traditional finance and on-chain liquidity, today announced the listing of USPXx, xStocks' tokenized representation of Franklin Templeton's F
Swiss Franc Dips to Seven-Month Low as Markets Eye ZEW Survey
BitcoinWorld Swiss Franc Dips to Seven-Month Low as Markets Eye ZEW Survey The Swiss Franc weakened to its lowest level in seven months against the US dollar on Tuesday, as traders positioned