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Gavin Wood: How to Prevent Sybil Attacks for an Effective Airdrop?
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Gavin Wood: How to Prevent Sybil Attacks for an Effective Airdrop?

Gavin has recently focused on the issue of Sybil attacks (civil resistance). This article revisits Dr. Gavin Wood's keynote speech at Polkadot Decoded 2024, exploring some of his insights on preventing Sybil attacks.
9/19/2024, 5:53:57 AM
Overview of Bitcoin Layer 2 Networks
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Overview of Bitcoin Layer 2 Networks

Recently, the Bitcoin scaling solution, Fractal, achieved a market cap of $6 billion on its launch day—a milestone that took Bitcoin nearly five years to reach. Fractal has ignited a new wave of interest in Bitcoin Layer 2 networks, so let's explore what kind of solution Fractal is and whether there are other potential breakthroughs in space.
9/19/2024, 4:02:04 AM
Understand Fantom (FTM) in one article
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Understand Fantom (FTM) in one article

This article provides an in-depth exploration of Fantom (FTM) blockchain’s technology and its innovations in addressing scalability, security, and decentralization. It details the origins of Fantom, technological advancements such as the Lachesis consensus mechanism and OPERA mainnet, as well as the economic model and applications of the FTM token. The article also covers key DeFi projects within the Fantom ecosystem and new features of fWallet, including WalletConnect v2 integration and the Sonic upgrade. Additionally, it discusses the investment potential and risks of FTM and Fantom's collaboration with Unstoppable Domains, offering a comprehensive overview of the Fantom project and its technology.
9/19/2024, 3:00:05 AM
Gitcoin Passport: The Gateway to a Decentralized Network
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Gitcoin Passport: The Gateway to a Decentralized Network

Gitcoin Passport is a decentralized identity verification tool that integrates Web2 and Web3 authentication methods. It safeguards user privacy and protects against Sybil Attacks. It aims to enhance the security and transparency of the Web3 ecosystem.
9/19/2024, 2:58:27 AM
Revisiting Ethereum's Positioning and Development Roadmap: The Future of Ownership, Security, and Rollups
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Revisiting Ethereum's Positioning and Development Roadmap: The Future of Ownership, Security, and Rollups

This article explores Ethereum's positioning and roadmap, analyzing the future development of decentralization, ownership utility, and Rollups. In the midst of ongoing debates about Ethereum, this piece may help the market gain a deeper understanding of Ethereum's operational strategies and development trajectory.
9/18/2024, 6:29:31 PM
From Risks to Protection: Security Risks and Optimization Suggestions for TON Smart Contracts
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From Risks to Protection: Security Risks and Optimization Suggestions for TON Smart Contracts

Exploring the smart contract features of the TON blockchain platform, including its unique asynchronous messaging mechanism, account model, and gas fee model. The article provides a detailed analysis of the TON blockchain architecture, including the design of the main chain, work chains, and shard chains, and how they work together to enhance network throughput and scalability. It also emphasizes the security issues to be mindful of when writing smart contracts and offers practical advice and best practices to help developers avoid common security vulnerabilities.
9/18/2024, 6:23:43 PM
Most L2s will remain centralized forever; the incentives are perverse!
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Most L2s will remain centralized forever; the incentives are perverse!

The article provides an in-depth analysis of the centralization and scalability issues faced by Ethereum and its Layer 2 networks. It explores how L2 solutions have deviated from Ethereum's original goal of decentralization, while also critiquing the current incentive mechanisms and governance structures. The author offers profound insights on blockchain scalability, user privacy, and the future of cryptocurrencies, and suggests ways to support Ethereum's competitors in achieving true decentralization.
9/18/2024, 6:09:34 PM
Comparing WeChat: How Long Until TON Achieves Mass Adoption?
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Comparing WeChat: How Long Until TON Achieves Mass Adoption?

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the challenges and opportunities faced by the Web3 space in achieving mass adoption, with a particular focus on the efforts and results of the Telegram and TON ecosystem in attracting users, offering low-barrier experiences, and establishing sustainable business models. By comparing the successful case of WeChat Mini Programs, the article suggests improvements for the TON ecosystem in areas such as product-market fit, user acquisition strategies, and support for commercial services. The aim is to offer strategic guidance for projects in the Web3 space to achieve mass adoption.
9/18/2024, 6:00:55 PM
The evolution of perpetual DEXs: Niche trading venues to on-chain adoption drivers
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The evolution of perpetual DEXs: Niche trading venues to on-chain adoption drivers

DEXs let users retain custody of their funds, allow the community to participate and foster open innovation. However, these benefits have historically come at a cost of higher latency and lower liquidity due to the throughput and latency limitations of underlying blockchains.
9/18/2024, 5:51:52 PM
A 10,000-word research report on the European MiCA Act: a comprehensive interpretation of its far-reaching impact on the Web3 industry, DeFi, stablecoins and ICO projects
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A 10,000-word research report on the European MiCA Act: a comprehensive interpretation of its far-reaching impact on the Web3 industry, DeFi, stablecoins and ICO projects

MiCA is expected to become the GDPR of cryptocurrency, a widely adopted regulatory standard around the world, but that’s not a foregone conclusion yet. It is undeniable that MiCA will have a significant impact on their crypto-asset frameworks in other jurisdictions, especially those with less experience in financial regulation and supervision.
9/18/2024, 5:42:05 PM
Emerging Trends in Web3: Overview of Intent-Centric Projects
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Emerging Trends in Web3: Overview of Intent-Centric Projects

Explore the intent-centric blockchain revolution, and discover how simplifying user interactions and enhancing efficiency drive innovation in the Web3 ecosystem. This article provides an in-depth look at several cutting-edge projects, including cross-chain interoperability protocols, decentralized finance platforms, smart contract languages, and wallet solutions, all aiming to offer users a more convenient and intuitive blockchain experience.
9/18/2024, 4:15:12 PM
Ethereum's Identity Crisis? What You Need to Know
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Ethereum's Identity Crisis? What You Need to Know

In-depth exploration of Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin's views on the DeFi field, analysis of Ethereum's performance and challenges in the cryptocurrency market, and discussion of whether Ethereum is facing an identity crisis, as well as its Layer 2 solutions and EIP-4844 The impact of the upgrade strategy, understand Ethereum's position in financial derivatives, tokenization of traditional assets, and comparison with competitors such as Solana.
9/18/2024, 3:29:24 PM
Blockchain Economics: How much does it cost to run your own chain?
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Blockchain Economics: How much does it cost to run your own chain?

Launching a blockchain is becoming increasingly convenient due to improvements in its tech stack. This article explores these developments and their impact on the cost of running a blockchain.
9/18/2024, 3:27:03 PM
The Edges of Finance
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The Edges of Finance

Using bank lending as a starting point for analyzing DeFi lending ignores the unique characteristics of each form of lending. It also suggests that banks have an impenetrable moat around credit intermediation without acknowledging the broader backdrop of technical and social change at the edges of the global financial architecture.
9/18/2024, 3:01:46 PM
Blockchains as Worlds for Fun and Play
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Blockchains as Worlds for Fun and Play

The article analyzes how Ethereum builds an immersive online world, and how blockchain technology blurs the traditional boundaries of entertainment, finance and computing systems to create a unique user experience. Gain a deeper understanding of the power and culture of the Ethereum community, and how blockchain is becoming more than just technology, but a world-creating innovation.
9/18/2024, 2:48:35 PM

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