Blockchain

Solana’s native SOL token was one of the best-performing crypto assets in 2023. The developer ecosystem of the Layer 1 network also showed consistent growth during the same period. In the same timeframe, the Solana ecosystem saw a notable increase in developer retention, jumping from 31% to more than 50% within a three-month timeframe. This improved retention was attributed to several factors, including advancements in developer onboarding, the growing appeal of the Solana...

TL;DR Analysts remain optimistic about Cardano’s ADA, predicting serious gains throughout the ongoing year. Predictions include potential short-term targets of $1 and even higher values, influenced by upcoming market events like the Bitcoin halving. Is It Time for ADA to Shine? Cardano’s ADA has performed quite well in the last quarter of 2023, with some analysts envisioning an even greater rally throughout 2024. The host of the educational YouTube channel Coin Bureau is...

The dApp industry experienced unprecedented growth, with DappRadar’s 2023 Industry Report revealing a 124% year-over-year increase in Unique Active Wallets (UAW). The report provides an overview of the dynamic landscape, shedding light on key NFTs, DeFi, and blockchain gaming trends. Blockchain Games Dominate Blockchain-powered games took the lead in dApp activity with a dominance of 34%, boasting an average of 1.1 million UAW by year’s end. NFT collections and DeFi sectors...

More than 30% of blockchain games announced in 2023 have been reported as discontinued or canceled, as per the data provided by the Big Blockchain Game List. As of January 2024, the list encompasses 911 games, with 334 currently live and 577 still in development. Blockchain Games Face High Discontinuation Rate Out of the cumulative 1,318 blockchain games ever listed since the initiative’s launch in 2021, a significant 31%- equivalent to 407 games – now are categorized as...

In the ever-evolving realm of cryptocurrency, progress hinges on innovation. LFi, a notable presence in the crypto space, has recently unveiled a revolutionary advancement — the xLFi Minters. This latest offering from LFi is poised to reshape the token minting landscape, ensuring accessibility and user-friendliness for individuals across all experience levels. LFi Minting Essentials At the heart of LFi’s revolutionary strategy lies LFi Minting, a process for introducing new...

Proof-of-stake blockchain network Algorand appears to be in a rough season as on-chain metrics show that more than 80% of users holding its native token, ALGO, are in losses. According to a tweet by pseudonymous X user Slim Daddy, data from blockchain intelligence firm IntoTheBlock shows that Algorand is experiencing stress in its profitability, growth, and token metrics. Algorand $ALGO faces challenges as data from @IntoTheBlock shows 88% of holders at loss, 14% price fall...

TL;DR Shiba Inu’s burn rate has significantly increased, contributing to a reduction in SHIB’s circulating supply. The price of Shiba Inu has shown an uptrend, with a 5% increase on a weekly basis. The development of the layer-2 blockchain solution Shibarium is also worth observing. The Latest Burn The second-largest memecoin by market capitalization – Shiba Inu – witnessed a burn rate spike of approximately 400% in the past 24 hours. This resulted in over 16.5 million...

As Coinbase has pointed out,  fiat transfer fees can get as high as 3% to 6%. Through this partnership with Yellow Card, users will pay a maximum of 2% for each transaction. One of the benefits of cryptocurrency and blockchain being such barrier-breaking concepts is that people from all over the world can gain access to them. As such, projects and companies in the blockchain space often find themselves serving an international audience with all sorts of needs. Now, Coinbase, one of the...

The legal battle between the SEC and Ripple stems from the SEC’s allegation that Ripple engaged in unregistered securities sales, specifically through institutional sales of XRP. In a recent filing dated January 11, 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested specific documents from Ripple Labs Inc as part of the ongoing legal proceedings between the regulatory body and the blockchain payments company.  SEC’s Document Requests and Interrogatory The two main...

Seit Jahren hat die Bitcoin Community darauf gewartet, dass die US-Börsenaufsicht den ersten Bitcoin-ETF genehmigt. Jetzt geben die Aufseher endlich grünes Licht. Die Entscheidung wird wahrscheinlich dazu führen, dass der Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, der etwa 29 Milliarden Dollar der Kryptowährung hält, in einen börsengehandelten Fonds umgewandelt wird, und dass konkurrierende Fonds von Mainstream-Emittenten wie iShares von BlackRock und Fidelity...