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A Decentralized Finance (DeFi) wallet allows users to store, manage, trade crypto, and, most importantly, interact with decentralized applications (dApps) and Web3 projects. These could range from decentralized exchanges (DEXs), liquid staking platforms, and lending protocols to NFTs and SocialFi apps. DeFi wallets give users complete control and ownership over their crypto. But let’s clarify a few things first. There are custodial wallets and centralized exchanges that offer...

DePIN, which stands for decentralized physical infrastructure, is one of the fastest-growing crypto narratives. It has reached notoriety due to its seamless integration of various technologies under one umbrella. This particular sector refers to protocols that use blockchain technology to support a global network of physical infrastructure maintained by participants providing the necessary computing resources. However, it is still a nascent category of projects, with many...

The volatile nature of the cryptocurrency market has prompted many smart investors to adopt the age-long investment strategy of diversifying their crypto holdings to reduce risk. This diversification, however, poses a new problem as users find it difficult to keep track of their crypto assets, especially as they grow in value. Crypto portfolio trackers have become essential tools for everyone looking to prevent the possible consequences of losing track of their investments....

In 2024, the United States Securities and Exchange (SEC) made the historic decision to approve the trading of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This opened a new chapter in the cryptocurrency industry, further legitimizing BTC as an investment option that regulators deem worthy of regular investors’ access. However, there are multiple intricacies associated with buying and selling spot BTC ETFs, so we’ve prepared the ultimate guide to which ones are the best, their...

By Adam Efrima The crypto space is full of buzzwords and abbreviations, and today, I’ll be discussing one that’s not quite so widespread yet: Decentralized Validator Technology, or DVT. It promises to fix a major worry about how traditional validator setups operate on Ethereum by significantly decentralizing and securing the process. Validators are the entities that build blocks in Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchains, similar to miners in Bitcoin (and other Proof-of-Work (PoW)...

The concept of liquid restaking, a topic that has gained significant popularity in recent quarters, offers users the exciting possibility to extract additional value from their staked tokens. Predominantly, however, this has been applied throughout a variety of Ethereum-based applications. BounceBit, on the other hand, is delivering a BTC restaking infrastructure designed to provide a foundational layer for various restaking products. In the following guide, we take a closer...

2022 saw the implosion of numerous cryptocurrency lenders, perhaps none more devastating for investors than the Celsius crash. What followed was a year-long violent bear market with depressed prices and little to no actual activity within the industry. Two years later, the landscape is entirely different. The entire market cap has more than tripled in the past several months, while BTC is closing on its all-time high against the dollar of $69,000. During the Crypto Expo...

Whether you’re new or a seasoned DeFi user, chances are you have heard the term airdrops every now and then. That’s because airdrops are a popular marketing strategy for DeFi protocols and crypto companies for several reasons: It allows protocols to reward their community members for their activity and engagement in their respective platforms, thus further incentivizing users to stay in the protocol. It helps projects drive awareness and new traffic to the brand and a...

The cryptocurrency industry is in a state of constant development and improvement, with various protocols emerging to take the spotlight regularly. That said, Farcaster is a. hot topic amongst crypto enthusiasts. In the first quarter of 2024, the protocol has seen an influx of new users as applications built on it are skyrocketing in popularity. The following guide takes a closer look at what Farcaster is and some of the more popular applications built on top of it. We also...

There are many reasons why Solana is one of the most popular blockchain ecosystems in the industry. With thousands of dApps, a high-performance architecture, and innovative mechanisms such as proof of history, it’s no wonder why millions of users use the blockchain for all kinds of DeFi activities. It’s not just about Solana’s native users — as the network grows, more users from other blockchains migrate their coins to Solana. Luckily for them, many cross-chain bridges exist...