4 Ways Ethereum’s ‘World Computer’ Vision Fell Short
Explore four key ways Ethereum’s “world computer” dream has stumbled-from scalability bottlenecks to UX friction-this listicle breaks down where reality diverged from the original vision.
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The AI agent boom: Why ‘autonomous wallets’ are the biggest trend of Q1 2026
Autonomous wallets are emerging as Q1 2026’s defining crypto trend, as AI agents begin to trade, allocate capital, and manage on-chain risk with minimal human input-reshaping how investors interact with digital assets.
Railgun launches ‘plug-and-play’ privacy DeFi layer for Ethereum
Privacy protocol Railgun has unveiled a “plug-and-play” DeFi layer for Ethereum, enabling developers and users to add on-chain privacy to swaps, lending and other activities without altering existing dApps.
4 Key Bitcoin DeFi Applications Redefining Finance
Discover four core Bitcoin DeFi applications transforming how value is stored, traded, and borrowed. This listicle breaks down each use case, how it works, key risks, and what it means for everyday users.
Institutions hug ETH
As 2025 unfolds, Ethereum cements its role as the institutional backbone of crypto, even as DeFi and community governance chip away at legacy finance’s ivory tower and reshape digital markets.
Eth devs work on ‘Secret Santa’ LOLZ protocol
Ethereum devs are developing a ‘Secret Santa’ protocol to bolster on-chain privacy, enabling anonymous gift-like transfers and obscured swaps. The initiative seeks stronger confidentiality for users.
AI-powered Mugafi joins with Avalanche to tokenize entertainment IP
AI-powered studio Mugafi partners with Avalanche to tokenize entertainment IP, launching blockchain-based rights and funding mechanisms aiming to streamline licensing, royalties and fan investment in creative projects.
Base launches Solana expand cross-chain liquidity powered by Chainlink
Base launches a Solana bridge to boost cross-chain liquidity, tapping Chainlink oracles for secure price feeds and verification. The integration aims to accelerate transfers, reduce slippage and deepen market access.
🖼 🧑💻 Top 10 #AI Big Data projects by developer.
News: A new ranking spotlights the Top 10 AI & Big Data projects by development, tracking code commits, active contributors and deployment on networks such as #ICP, #HBAR and #NEAR. Full metrics-based analysis follows.
KyberSwap launches on-chain price service for spotting arbitrage opportunities
KyberSwap has introduced an on-chain price service designed to surface cross-exchange discrepancies in real time, enabling traders and bots to spot arbitrage opportunities while improving market efficiency and transparency.