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Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies that are pegged to another currency or asset class. Usually, this ‘peg’ is a fiat currency such as USD or EUR, but it can also be a commodity such as gold. Being pegged to an asset means the stablecoin’s value is meant to track the value of its peg. This, in theory, makes stablecoins a less volatile form of cryptocurrency. There have been instances, however, of stablecoins losing their pegs so the stability of their price isn't guaranteed.

Now that the 2024 Bitcoin halving is complete, many in the crypto community are looking at new ways to use their Bitcoin. One option in the spotlight is staking. Because Bitcoin uses the Proof of Work technique, it doesn't support staking directly. However, the community has come up with creative ways to navigate this limitation and enable Bitcoin staking.

ORDI is a new kind of token built on the Bitcoin blockchain. It uses a technology called ordinals to store data directly on Bitcoin's smallest units, called satoshis. This opens up new possibilities for creating and managing digital assets on Bitcoin.

How can blockchain technology evolve to seamlessly connect different chains? Wormhole , the cross-chain messaging protocol, is leading the way towards this reality with the help of its native token, W. The technology connects different blockchain networks to support the safer and seamless transfer of data and tokens across networks.

When Venom Foundation first announced VENOM's tokenomics earlier this year, social media was ablaze with rumors of a VENOM airdrop. This was because eagle-eyed white paper readers highlighted the 22% of VENOM tokens allocated to its community. With almost 1.6 billion VENOM tokens at stake, airdrop speculators went into a frenzy. They claimed VENOM could be the next big thing as the potential VENOM airdrop rivaled some of the largest airdrops the crypto space has ever seen.

If you were part of the crypto bull run in 2021, you'll likely remember Crypto.com's (CDC) "Fortune Favors the Brave" catchphrase uttered by actor Matt Damon during televised NFL games. To CDC's misfortune, the now-infamous advertisement signaled the top of the bull market as the crypto market began its downward spiral a month later. The backlash towards CDC was so bad that the exchange had to take down the advertisement and make it private.

Could blockchain and data structuring take financial transactions to the next level? Towards achieving this goal, the Stellar blockchain offers swift, cost-effective financial transactions on a decentralized network, with XLM (Stellar Lumens) as its native token.

Since witnessing the rise of Solana throughout the 2021 bull market, we've had numerous other layer-1 blockchain projects emerge with big claims about transformative blockchain technology. One such layer-1 blockchain is Aptos — the project backed by ex-Meta engineers who were in charge of the now-defunct Libra and Diem project.

In the fast-moving landscape of blockchain technology, where innovation continually shapes the future of decentralized ecosystems, Filecoin emerged as a groundbreaking protocol revolutionizing decentralized storage. Picture a cosmos where your data isn't locked away in corporate vaults but distributed across a vast network of nodes. Filecoin helps to achieve it.

In the realm of blockchain gaming, The Sandbox emerges as an enchanting metaverse, adding a touch of magic to the world of play and creation. Evolving from mobile gaming sensations like The Sandbox (2011) and The Sandbox Evolution (2016), the platform made a leap to blockchain-based gaming in 2018, aiming to disrupt giants like Minecraft and Roblox. Here, gamers have absolute ownership over their in-game assets through , transforming regular gameplay into a experience.

In a world where every click, swipe, and interaction you make online is a commodity owned by Web2 tech giants, is your data truly yours? This is the centralized reality we as users face today, where our data is constantly collected, analyzed, and monetized without our true consent.

Memecoins have taken the cryptoverse by storm. Imagine a world where currency isn’t backed by gold or governed by central banks. Instead, it thrives on the viral power of internet culture. But memecoins aren’t just a form of digital currency — they’re whimsical crypto assets inspired by pop culture references, quirky online trends, and internet memes.

LEO is the utility token of the Bitfinex exchange. It arrived in 2019 and quickly grabbed headlines for raising $1 billion through a private token sale in just 10 days, according to Bitfinex’s CEO. Behind LEO’s appeal is its purpose — to incentivize involvement in the Bitfinex exchange and wider community by granting holders a host of benefits. As such, LEO is a purpose-built utility token without the complex technical underpinnings of Bitcoin or Ethereum.With its high-profile origins and a steady footing in the crypto market today, LEO deserves a closer look.

The crypto space has witnessed a remarkable variety of new token standards and exciting innovations. For example, the emergence of BRC-20 brought new possibilities to the Bitcoin network. Now, Ethereum has ERC-4337, which promises exciting new possibilities for the Ethereum ecosystem and wider Web3 adoption. Read on to find out more.

Entering the list of advanced new blockchain solutions, Immutable X is considered by many a revolutionary Layer 2 solution on the Ethereum blockchain. This new player in non-fungible token (NFT) minting and GameFi stands out for its unparalleled features. It offers gas-free NFT minting and seamless integration into the vast landscape of mainstream gaming.

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Crypto moves at "lightning" speed, and there's been lots of momentum behind new token standards and protocols recently. Some have hailed them as significant innovations, while others have dismissed th

Layer 2 solutions have emerged as a response to the scalability limitations of blockchain networks, particularly the Ethereum network. Layer 2 refers to a secondary framework built on the main blockchain that addresses scalability issues by processing transactions off-chain while maintaining the underlying blockchain's security and decentralization benefits.

What is Worldcoin? Worldcoin is an open-source protocol that aims to make the global economy accessible to everyone by creating a digital identity called World ID and providing, where allowed by law, a digital currency (Worldcoin).

If you're a fan of English football, you'll know that Tottenham Hotspur Football Club has recently made headlines for remaining undefeated in the English Premier League as of this time of writing. To capitalize on its red-hot form, the club has made a groundbreaking move by introducing , a new way for Spurs fans to show their support for the team.

Pegged as one of crypro's biggest comeback stories to date, Solana's rebound has been astounding, with SOL's price appreciating more than ten times from its December 2022 lows. With Solana currently sitting at a market cap of over 40 billion, is now the right time to lock in those massive SOL gains or does Solana have more room to run?

Memecoins might be one of crypto's most curious things. These playful tokens usually arrive to provide light relief — welcome to many in an industry sometimes dominated by periods of fear, uncertainty, and doubt — AKA FUD. Shiba Inu (SHIB) is among them. Inspired by the Shiba Inu internet meme (but not to be confused with , which is inspired by the same meme), SHIB has gathered a loyal following since its August 2020 arrival.

Marinade (MNDE) has emerged as a new addition to the decentralized finance (DeFi) space , functioning as a robust liquid staking protocol on the Solana blockchain. Recognized for its innovative methodology, Marinade allows users to , earning compounding rewards while actively contributing to the decentralization of the Solana ecosystem.