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Memecoins: Then vs. Now - From Dogecoin to Modern Meme Assets
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Memecoins: Then vs. Now - From Dogecoin to Modern Meme Assets

Since the inception of Dogecoin, memecoins have experienced significant growth, with over 2,400 types currently listed and a total market value of $45 billion. Modern memecoins have achieved success through structured marketing and professional teams, but they also face high risks and challenges, such as volatility, speculative bubbles, and common scams. This article will analyze the differences between various memecoins.
8/7/2024, 9:21:40 AM
AI Is Coming — Crypto Can Help Make It Right
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AI Is Coming — Crypto Can Help Make It Right

We explore the issues caused by centralization and how decentralized AI can help solve some of its ills, and we discuss where the intersection of crypto and AI stands today, highlighting the crypto applications in this space that have shown early signs of adoption.
8/7/2024, 9:11:10 AM
The Power of Aggregation
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The Power of Aggregation

Layer3 motivates users by enabling them to own parts of protocols and projects, giving them a sense of purpose and contribution to a greater cause. The platform's XP system and reward center help users stay motivated by allowing them to earn experience points through various activities like tasks, competitions, and winning streaks. This keeps users competitive and opens up new opportunities for growth and achievement.
8/7/2024, 9:01:13 AM
Beginner's Guide to SHRAPNEL: the AAA Blockchain Shooter Game
Beginner

Beginner's Guide to SHRAPNEL: the AAA Blockchain Shooter Game

This article introduces "SHRAPNEL," an upcoming AAA extraction shooter game set to launch on PC in 2025. The game combines high-risk challenges, creative modding tools, and a vibrant community marketplace, running on the Avalanche blockchain, allowing players to create and mint NFTs.
8/7/2024, 7:36:44 AM
The Governance Paradox of Quantifying Public Contributions in Communities
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The Governance Paradox of Quantifying Public Contributions in Communities

This article discusses the paradox of quantifying public contributions in DAO and community governance, highlighting that current quantification mechanisms tend to lead to power concentration and decreased participation. It also analyzes the risks that may arise with the introduction of AI governance.
8/7/2024, 6:41:40 AM
What is Taiko (TAIKO)?
Intermediate

What is Taiko (TAIKO)?

Learn about Taiko and its zk-rollup innovations for decentralization and security in Ethereum.
8/7/2024, 1:56:47 AM
What is Synthetix? All You Need to Know About SNX
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What is Synthetix? All You Need to Know About SNX

Synthetix is a DeFi protocol that bridges the gap between on-chain and off-chain asset groups through a tokenized derivative market.
8/7/2024, 1:37:42 AM
What is Evmos? All You Need to Know About EVMOS
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What is Evmos? All You Need to Know About EVMOS

Evmos is a new frontier in blockchain technology that seeks to integrate Ethereum assets and applications with the Cosmos ecosystem's interconnected blockchain.
8/7/2024, 1:15:27 AM
What is SushiSwap?
Beginner

What is SushiSwap?

Sushiswap is a decentralized exchange based on an automated market maker (AMM) model, essentially a set of smart contract codes deployed primarily on Ethereum. Since its launch and rapid rise to prominence in August 2020, Sushiswap has been considered one of the major players in the Dex space.
8/7/2024, 1:13:19 AM
Can Mobile Messenger Bring Web3 Mass Adoption?
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Can Mobile Messenger Bring Web3 Mass Adoption?

The integration of blockchain technology with mobile communication tools represents a significant advancement towards the democratization of the monetary system, with expansion potential increasing as regulatory barriers ease and corporate interest grows. Developments like WhatsApp-Novi, Telegram-TON, and the potential of Kaia in the Asian market indicate that users will be able to seamlessly incorporate blockchain technology into their daily lives, ushering in a new paradigm for financial transactions.
8/6/2024, 2:04:11 PM
FHE vs. ZK vs. MPC
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FHE vs. ZK vs. MPC

This article compares three encryption technologies: Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE), Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZK), and Multi-Party Computation (MPC), explaining their respective mechanisms and roles in blockchain applications.
8/6/2024, 1:54:27 PM
Cross-Chain AMM Platform MAYA Potential Analysis: 1000X in One Year
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Cross-Chain AMM Platform MAYA Potential Analysis: 1000X in One Year

This article discusses the Maya Protocol, a decentralized cross-chain protocol based on Thorchain. It aims to enhance rather than replace Thorchain, offering innovative designs such as a dual-token mechanism and impermanent loss protection.
8/6/2024, 1:45:14 PM
Can the stablecoin newcomer Usual successfully challenge USDT?
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Can the stablecoin newcomer Usual successfully challenge USDT?

Usual has currently secured $7 million in seed funding, led by IOSG Ventures and Kraken Ventures. The core product of its protocol is the stablecoin USD0. Unlike traditional stablecoins, USD0 is backed 1:1 by assets with very short maturities, such as RWA assets and government bonds. This backing provides higher security and stability, and reduces the likelihood of discount liquidation in the case of asset runs.
8/6/2024, 11:34:18 AM
What sets the gaming L2 chain Ancient8 Chain apart?
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What sets the gaming L2 chain Ancient8 Chain apart?

Ancient8 Chain is a game-centric, community-driven Ethereum L2 solution, supported by OP Stack and enhanced by Celestia for better performance. It is tailored to address scalability and adoption challenges faced by Web3 games and consumer DApps. By prioritizing modularity, it reduces gas fees and features composability, scalability, and EVM compatibility, greatly facilitating developers in building applications on its platform.
8/6/2024, 11:14:26 AM
Ethereum’s Evolution: The Infinite Potential of Layer 2 Expansion and One-Click Multichain
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Ethereum’s Evolution: The Infinite Potential of Layer 2 Expansion and One-Click Multichain

Cross-chain asset transfers are complicated and expensive due to the differing architectures and consensus mechanisms of various blockchains, leading to a lack of unified standards and limiting asset liquidity. Existing third-party bridges face trust and security challenges. Centralized bridges need to maintain liquidity, passing on costs to users. One-click multichain solutions offer a compromise for asset bridging, similar to addressing the trilemma problem. Meanwhile, the number of Rollups, which are the mainstream scaling method for Ethereum, will continue to increase.
8/6/2024, 11:06:30 AM

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