How Do Midnight’s NIGHT And DUST Tokens Work Together?
On Midnight, you hold NIGHT and spend DUST. NIGHT is the transferable token used for staking and governance, and holding it generates DUST over time. DUST is a shielded, non-transferable reso
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Why is it Called Hedera? The Meaning Behind The Name And The HBAR Ticker
Hedera is the Latin name for the ivy genus, a group of climbing evergreen plants. The network adopted the name in 2018, though Hedera has not published a detailed reason for the choice. The H
5 Things Beginners Should Know Before Trying Aster DEX
Aster is a decentralized exchange (DEX) for perpetual futures. Before trying it, beginners should know five things: what perps are, the risk of 1001x leverage, the fees, where Aster runs, and
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.
Can Stellar Really Help People Without Bank Accounts?
Yes, within limits. Stellar lets a person with a smartphone receive, hold and send digital dollars without a bank account, and turn them into cash at partner locations such as MoneyGram. Aid
Who Actually Uses the Internet Computer? A Look At The ICP Community
Internet Computer (ICP) is used by everyday crypto users, builders, and public bodies. Retail users chat, trade, hold tokens, and stake on it. Developers and non-coders build apps. Government
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
Meet Bryan Pellegrino: The Former Poker Pro Behind LayerZero
Bryan Pellegrino is the co-founder and CEO of LayerZero Labs, the company behind the LayerZero cross-chain messaging protocol and the ZRO token. Before crypto, he spent about eight years as a
How Did TRON Perform In Q3 2026? Stablecoins, Users, And Fees Explained
TRON grew its stablecoin base and user count in the third quarter of 2026, while fees eased slightly. Combined USDT and USDD supply rose 5.5% to $93.88 billion, and monthly active addresses c
Famous Chains Built With Cosmos Technology: dYdX, Injective, & More
The best-known chains built with Cosmos technology include the Cosmos Hub, dYdX Chain, Injective, Celestia and Cronos. Banks also use it: Wells Fargo uses Cosmos ledger technology for its tok
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