Why Are Pi Network and Pi Day So Closely Linked?
Pi Network and Pi Day are linked because the project officially launched on Pi Day, March 14, 2019. The date 3/14 matches the first digits of the math constant π (3.14), the same constant the
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The Three Organizations Behind Cardano and Who Does What
Cardano was built by three founding entities, each with a separate job. Input Output (IO) handles research and protocol engineering. The Cardano Foundation handles governance, standards, and
Staking Starknet (STRK): How Does It Work, and What Should Holders Know?
Staking STRK means locking Starknet’s native token in the network’s staking contract to help secure the network and earn newly minted STRK as rewards. Holders can run a validator with at leas
What is Aero? The Aerodrome–Velodrome Merger Explained
Aero is a decentralized exchange (DEX) formed by merging Aerodrome, the largest DEX on Base, with Velodrome, the leading DEX on OP Mainnet. It went live on October 21 at 8 p.m. ET (00:00 UTC
How Do Pyth and Chainlink Compare? A Look at the Two Largest Oracle Networks
Chainlink and Pyth Network both bring outside data, such as asset prices, onto blockchains, but they do it in different ways. Chainlink is the larger network. DefiLlama’s oracle rankings show
Why Are EU MiCA Rules Putting Stablecoins Under Pressure?
Some stablecoins were delisted in the European Union because their issuers do not hold an authorization under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). MiCA’s stablecoin rules began app
How Did Zebec Grow From a Solana Streaming App Into a Payments Network?
Zebec grew from a Solana payment-streaming protocol into a payments network by adding payroll companies, crypto debit cards and support for more blockchains. Founder Sam Thapaliya launched it
Hyperliquid's PURR Memecoin Leads Major Memecoins With 23% Weekly Gain
$PURR, the memecoin on @HyperliquidX, is the fastest-growing major memecoin in the sector this week, up about 23% at the time of writing. The move puts it ahead of gains from other large meme
LayerZero (ZRO) Gains as Loon Finance Adopts OFT Standard for CADC Stablecoin
LayerZero's $ZRO token has posted gains this week, a period in which much of the large-cap crypto market has struggled to rise. The move coincides with a notable integration: @LoonFinance has
Pump.fun Adds Polygon Support as Memecoin Platform Widens Multichain Push Beyond Solana
Pump.fun, the memecoin launchpad that began on Solana, has added support for Polygon. The move comes as @Pumpfun adds networks at a rapid pace, with @0xPolygon the latest to be included. The
TRON staking guide: How to Evaluate a TRX Staking Offer
Last updated: November 2, 2026 A tron staking guide should help readers identify what an offer says about rewards, access and control of TRX. It should also make clear what has not been verif
Bank of Korea Surveys 31 Banks on Crypto Downturn Risk Exposure
The Bank of Korea has begun a risk survey of South Korean banks and brokerages that are involved—or considering involvement—in virtual-asset activities, testing how traditional financial inst