Hegic’s recent buyback has sparked insider trading suspicions, especially as the protocol profited in the millions. The situation is complicated by the pseudonymity of Hegic’s founder and the unconventional structure of the protocol.
EVM chains, once known for their efficiency, are now grappling with a surge in network load and gas prices due to the rapid spread of ordinal inscriptions.
Rainbow Wallet incentivizes users to switch from Metamask with a unique points system, potentially leading to token airdrop. The campaign has already seen a surge in user numbers, jumping from 400k to over 6.3 million.
Ethereum’s supply has dipped to a new low since the Shanghai upgrade, fueled by a surge in market and on-chain activities. Over $58 million in ETH has been burned recently, indicating a strong deflationary trend within the network.
Synthetix’s proposed SIP-2043 will halt SNX token inflation, transitioning to a buyback and burn model. This strategic shift is aimed at enhancing support for passive token holders and seeks to strengthen the incentives for purchasing and holding the token.
Labeled as a vulnerability, Ordinals face scrutiny for increasing block sizes and congesting the network. This issue, now officially recognized, raises critical concerns about the future scalability and efficiency of the Bitcoin network.
With over 90% of Ethereum blocks now being built using MEV-Boost middleware, concerns over centralized block builders and increased transaction censorship have emerged. This shift challenges Ethereum's foundational principles of independence and decentralization.
