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Alexander Mardar

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Coins and tokens   -   Feb 27, 2024 MicroStrategy and RiskOnBlast Incidents Underscore Ongoing Crypto Risks
MicroStrategy and RiskOnBlast Incidents Underscore Ongoing Crypto Risks

With substantial losses incurred due to a recent SIM swap attack and rug-pull, the importance of adopting secure practices and conducting thorough due diligence is as relevant as ever.

Alexander Mardar
Ethereum   -   Feb 24, 2024 Not Only STRK Tokenomics. StarkWare Works With Polygon to Improve Ethereum Scaling
Starknet Starkware Polygon STRK

Polygon's and Starknet's developers introduced 'Circle STARKs', which aims to revolutionize zero-knowledge rollups by significantly accelerating the proving process.

Alexander Mardar
Ethereum   -   Feb 22, 2024 Ether-fi, Puffer Lead Ethereum Restaking Boom Capturing $2 Billion TVL in Just 3 Weeks
Ether-fi, Puffer restaking re-stakin  Lido Ethereum Ether

As "restaking" trend gains momentum, voices within the community, including Ethereum's co-founder, raise concerns about the potential risks and implications for the network’s security.

Alexander Mardar
Airdrop   -   Feb 20, 2024 A Tale of Two Airdrops: Pixels Success Greets Starknet Disappointment
A Tale of Two Airdrops: Pixels Success Greets Starknet Disappointment

Following recent airdrops, Pixels has enjoyed a surge in market activity and user engagement, while Starknet faces community dissatisfaction and a drop in active users.

Alexander Mardar
Adoption Tools   -   Feb 17, 2024 Chainlink Partners with Telefónica to Detect SIM Swap Attacks With Smart Contracts
Chainlink Partners with Telefónica to Detect SIM Swap Attacks With Smart Contracts API

The collaboration between Chainlink and Telefónica introduces a feature where smart contracts can halt transactions if a recent SIM swap is detected. While this security measure holds promise, its real-world application in existing smart contracts remains to be seen.

Alexander Mardar
Bitcoin   -   Feb 16, 2024 Bitcoin Closes the Week at $52K as More Institutional Money Flows into Spot ETFs
Bitcoin Tops $52K as More Institutional Money Flows into Spot ETFs

The past few days have seen a surge in investment into Bitcoin ETFs, with BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust amassing over 105,000 BTC. This uptick highlights the increasing confidence of institutional investors in digital assets.

Alexander Mardar
Solana   -   Feb 14, 2024 Wormhole Unveils W Tokenomics Ahead of Its Token Airdrop
Wormhole Unveils W Tokenomics Ahead of Its Token Airdrop

With a $30 million daily transfer volume and connections to over 30 blockchains, Wormhole’s upcoming airdrop of 1.8 billion W tokens is generating buzz. The community eagerly awaits details on eligibility and distribution for this significant event.

Alexander Mardar
Ethereum   -   Feb 13, 2024 Alleged ERC-404 Flaws Spur DN-404 Development and ‘Game of Standards’
Alleged ERC-404 Flaws Spur DN-404 Development and ‘Game of Standards’

The rapid rise of ERC-404 tokens, led by Pandora, has hit a snag with potential security flaws, prompting the introduction of an alternative, DN-404.

Alexander Mardar
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