Which Blockchains Are Going Private?
The list keeps growing. Sui, zkSync, Polygon, and Solana were all built as fully transparent public networks, and all four are now adding confidential transactions. Cardano's new Midnight sid
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What is BERT Memecoin on Solana?
BERT, the ticker for Bertram the Pomeranian, is a Solana-based memecoin that launched on Pumpfun and has since built a working AI platform, a sold-out NFT collection, and a staking protocol o
What Is Aster Chain and How the Protocol Plans to Expand Beyond BNB Chain
Aster Chain is a purpose-built Layer 1 blockchain designed for on-chain derivatives trading. Its mainnet launched in March 2026, giving the Aster perpetual exchange its own independent infras
Zcash Ironwood Upgrade: Can It Restore Trust After the Orchard Flaw?
Zcash's proposed Ironwood upgrade could help restore trust following the discovery of a critical vulnerability in the Orchard shielded pool. The proposal would allow users to independently ve
What Is InterLink's ITLG Burn Mechanism and How Does It Control Supply Over Time?
InterLink's $ITLG burn mechanism permanently removes tokens from circulation by targeting inactive and unverified holdings. The system went live on September 1, 2025, and eliminated over 100
Polkadot 2.0 Explained: Agile Coretime and What It Changes for Developers
Polkadot 2.0 replaces the old two-year slot auction model with Agile Coretime, a flexible system that lets developers buy network compute time on a monthly basis or even block by block. This
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
Sui The Latest Privacy Blockchain? Confidential Transfers Explained
Sui (@SuiNetwork) is not becoming a privacy blockchain, but it just shipped a privacy feature. On June 8, the network launched confidential transfers in public beta on its Devnet, letting tok
LUNC vs LUNA: How the Two Chains Split and What Each Is Doing Now
Terra Classic (LUNC) and Terra (LUNA) are two separate blockchains that share a common origin. LUNC is the original Terra blockchain that collapsed in May 2022 when its algorithmic stablecoin
Zcash Founder Says Orchard Funds Remain Recoverable
Shielded Funds Are Safe, Movement Is a Personal Choice Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox says users holding funds in the Orchard shielded pool should not be alarmed. Despite community concern follow
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
Anthropic's Claude Finds No New Threats In Zcash
Zcash founder @zooko has confirmed that a follow-up security audit of the $ZEC protocol, conducted using Anthropic's Claude Mythos model, found no further serious vulnerabilities. The review