Despite beginning its mainnet rollout today, the price of Matic has fallen 20% in 48 hours — shedding nearly all gains made during the week leading into the launch. Decentralized application (DApp) platform Matic Network (MATIC) has successfully launched its mainnet following two and a half years of development. A June 1 blog post published […]
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Torus has launched its non-custodial key management solution, which is designed to bring web2.0-like user experiences to web3 applications. Crypto key management platform, Torus, has launched its non-custodial key management solution DirectAuth — enabling streamlined log-in experiences for web3 applications. DirectAuth builds on top of the Torus Wallet, which facilitates one-click logins for decentralized applications, […]
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Interaction with the Ethereum network recently hit an all-time high but the increase in gas usage may pose problems for the cryptocurrency network. According to a recent report by Delphi Digital, the total gas used on the Ethereum blockchain has reached an all time high and it seems like this the figure is set to […]
Continue ReadingThe team behind CryptoKitties, the popular crypto-collectibles game, has announced the game will launch on the Flow blockchain. Dapper Labs has announced that its popular Ethereum-based collectibles game CryptoKitties will be launched on its Flow blockchain. Flow blockchain was built by Dapper Labs to address many of the challenges the team encountered in launching on […]
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Aeternity has launched a crypto-powered social monetization tool allowing content creators to instantly accept tips via web browser or mobile. Blockchain firm Aeternity launched its social monetization tool “Superhero” on May 20, describing the platform as “the first decentralized peer-to-peer instant payment tool for digital goods or social content.” The extension is supported by the […]
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As Ethereum prepares to shift to a PoS blockchain, interest in staking crypto is growing. Here is a list of the biggest blockchain staking platforms. The debate over which consensus algorithm is right for blockchain is long overdue. While proof-of-work remains popular with Bitcoin (BTC), interest in proof-of-stake protocols has been picking up speed, especially […]
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Decentralized finance faces a liquidity issue, but there are multiple solutions in the works that hope to tap into Bitcoin’s massive market cap. Decentralized Finance, or DeFi, has been making strides in providing tools for users to take control of their own money and truly be their own bank. However, the assets that power this […]
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IOV Labs recently launched a mobile payment avenue that does not require a full node to implement — but what does that all entail? Bitcoin blockchain solution startup, IOV Labs, recently introduced the RIF Lumino Light Client. The new offering “will allow to any DApp or mobile application to take the great advantages of the […]
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Available information seems to indicate that Loom’s future is shaky. According to available information at press time, sources show a highly uncertain future for the Loom Network, a platform-as-as-service blockchain project. Cointelegraph investigated a number of Loom Network communication channels, finding no firm proof of a live project. A May 8 tweet from Bruno Skvorc, […]
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Video conferencing app Zoom, the undisputed titan in an era of social distancing, has acquired end-to-end encryption start-up Keybase. Video conferencing app Zoom, the undisputed titan in an era of social distancing, has acquired end-to-end encryption start-up Keybase. The acquisition, announced May 7, follows multiple privacy and security-related scandals — including the rise of video […]
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