smart contracts

March 12, 2024

Bitcoin Developers Unite to Draft Guidelines for BRC-20 Tokens

**Bitcoin Developers Draft BRC-20 Guidelines**

In a bid to standardize Bitcoin-based tokens, Bitcoin developers have collaborated to formulate guidelines for BRC-20 tokens, the Bitcoin equivalent of the widely used ERC-20 tokens on Ethereum. Aiming to enhance the tokenization process and foster interoperability, the guidelines establish a framework defining common token attributes, including name, symbol, and decimals. By adhering to these guidelines, developers can create BRC-20 tokens that seamlessly integrate with Bitcoin applications and wallets, unlocking a broader ecosystem of dApps and financial services.

Why Ethereum’s Rollups Aren’t Decentralized?

September 8, 2023

Ethereum’s Rollups lack decentralization: why?

Decentralization is a key pillar of Ethereum, but are rollups impacting that? We discuss how these Layer 2 solutions compromise decentralization, and what solutions may be available to maintain trust and reliability on the blockchain.

September 5, 2023

How Drivechains Introduce New Incentive Dynamics to Bitcoin

Drivechains are a new development to Bitcoin allowing users to create new blockchains for specialized applications, while being able to access the main Bitcoin blockchain, revolutionizing Bitcoin incentive dynamics.

August 4, 2023

The State of Layer 1 Blockchains in 2023

In 2023, layer 1 blockchains are expected to reach maturity, with governments, institutions, and businesses leveraging the technology to enable greater digital transactions, faster data transmission, and increased financial security.

July 26, 2023

Legend of Arcadia chose Sui for its scalability, security, and speed.

Legend of Arcadia an MMORPG chose Sui over EVM chains for its blockchain game because of its scalability cost and energy efficiency and permissionless nature

July 20, 2023

Liquid staking claims top spot in DeFi: Binance report

Crypto staking on the Ethereum blockchain saw a huge influx of liquidity in March, according to a new report from Binance Research. Liquid staking now accounts for the majority of Ethereum staking volume, pushing ahead of popular DeFi protocols such as Compound and Synthetix.

July 17, 2023

ZkSync unveils revolutionary STARK-based system: Mass usability in focus.

ZkSync has launched their new STARK-based proof system, aimed to foster the usability of its network in the mass market. With STARK, users can verify transactions without storing large data.

July 13, 2023

Upgrade your DeFi experience now!

Polygon Labs, a prominent blockchain development firm, has suggested a potential replacement for the MATIC token in its latest proposal. The new POL token aims to enhance the functionality and scalability of the Polygon network. If implemented, this shift could have significant implications for the future of decentralized finance and other applications powered by Polygon. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting development.