Chainlink Introduces ‘Data Streams’ to Combat Network Latency and Enhance Decentralized Computing
Chainlink, a leading blockchain data oracle provider, has unveiled its latest product, “Data Streams,” aimed at minimizing network latency. This new offering is currently available for early access on the Arbitrum layer 2 platform, as announced in a press release on Monday. Delving into Data Streams Chainlink’s Data Streams is engineered to amalgamate low latency […]
A Decade Behind Bars: Silk Road’s Ross Ulbricht Reflects on His Journey
Today marks a significant milestone for Ross Ulbricht, the mastermind behind the infamous darknet marketplace, Silk Road. As he completes a decade in prison, the crypto community reflects on the legacy of Silk Road and the implications of Ulbricht’s incarceration. Ulbricht’s Ten-Year Journey in Prison Ross Ulbricht took to X (previously known as Twitter) today, […]
UBS’s Ethereum Endeavor: A Leap Towards Blockchain Integration in Banking
The financial world is undergoing a seismic shift, with blockchain technology at its epicenter. Leading the charge is banking behemoth UBS, which recently unveiled its pilot project of a tokenized money market fund on the Ethereum platform. This move not only underscores the growing acceptance of blockchain in traditional finance but also showcases how these […]
Adidas and Moncler’s AI-Driven Campaign Meets NFTs
Adidas Originals and luxury outerwear brand Moncler are set to unveil their latest collaboration, and they’re doing it in style. Their new campaign, “The Art of Explorers,” merges the realms of art and technology by featuring “AI-generated adventurers” alongside mixed media sculptures. This is complemented by an immersive digital experience and a unique collection of […]
Unlocking Blockchain’s Potential: The Role of On-Chain Attestations
Graeme Moore, Head of Tokenization at the Polymesh Association, sheds light on the transformative potential of on-chain attestations in unlocking the most valuable use cases of blockchain technology. The views expressed are his own and do not necessarily represent those of Decrypt. In the Web2 world, identity verification is normalized, but it’s yet to become […]
Ethereum Staking Centralization: A Double-Edged Sword?
The crypto market has unanimously embraced staking, exceeding the expectations of core developers. The demand isn’t merely to build on Ethereum but also to participate in its consensus through staking. Stakers, by putting down ETH as collateral, validate the network and earn rewards, creating a market equilibrium based on yield and the size of […]
Interest-Bearing Stablecoins Thrive Amidst Rising Rates
While inflation shows signs of receding, interest rates continue to climb, impacting the allure of risk-on assets like Bitcoin and Dogecoin. However, this scenario is breathing new life into a specific sector of DeFi—interest-bearing stablecoins. The rising interest rates are proving to be a boon for stablecoin providers in the DeFi sector, marking the resurgence […]
Worldcoin Thrives in Emerging Economies: A Look at Chile
In downtown Santiago, a shiny silver orb beckons passersby outside a metro station. The response? Forming a line, it seems. Worldcoin reports that over 200,000 Chileans have had their retinas scanned by its innovative yet contentious Orbs. For advocates of privacy, this marks a stride towards an impending dystopian future. However, for many, it’s an […]