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Alexander Mardar

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Hardware Wallet   -   Oct 26, 2023 Ledger's New 'Recover' Tool Sparks Debate in the Crypto World
Ledger Nano X

Ledger goes live with its debated "Ledger Recover" feature, allowing users to back up their recovery phrases. Critics argue this goes against crypto's privacy ethos, raising security concerns.

Alexander Mardar
Scam   -   Oct 24, 2023 Another Day, Another Meme-coin Rug-Pull: Stay Safe Out There
Another Day, Another Meme-coin Rug-Pull: Stay Safe Out There

The developers of Safereum appear to have pulled an exit scam, stealing over $1 million from users. Many were deceived by its influencer promotions and crypto exchange listings.

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L2   -   Oct 23, 2023 Key Lightning Network Developer Quits Over Newfound Vulnerability
Key Lightning Network Developer Quits Over Newfound Vulnerability

The vulnerability could allegedly impact multiple applications. With no immediate fix on the horizon, the Lightning Network community may face significant challenges ahead.

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DeFi   -   Oct 21, 2023 MakerDAO's Spark Protocol Shines, But Can It Outshine the Competition?
MakerDAO's Spark Protocol Shines, But Can It Outshine the Competition?

MakerDAO's recent launch, the Spark Protocol, offers enticing yields, drawing significant attention in the DeFi space. But with big players like Aave and Compound around, it's got to work hard to stand out and stay ahead.

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DeFi   -   Oct 19, 2023 Uniswap's New Fee Model Sparks Debate Among Token Holders
Unisw

Uniswap Labs has introduced a 0.15% fee on selected tokens via its primary front end and wallet. The move has sparked debate among users and a 5% drop in the value of its UNI token.

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Blockchain   -   Oct 18, 2023 Is Slashing Really an Issue in Proof-of-Stake Blockchains?
Is Slashing Really an Issue in Proof-of-Stake Blockchains

Slashing is a key component of the blockchain security mechanism in proof-of-stake networks. However, we haven't heard much about the cases when it is applied.

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Trading   -   Oct 14, 2023 Staked Ether Arbitrage: Profiting in an Inefficient Crypto Market
Staked Ether Arbitrage: Profiting in an Inefficient Crypto Market

Crypto is associated with crazy price swings and multi-million dollar profits. However, when the market goes sideways, traders are looking for arbitrage opportunities, catching tiny discrepancies. Can this market evolve given blockchain gas fees and latency?

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Trading   -   Oct 11, 2023 The Rise and Risks of Meme-coin Sniper Bots
The Rise and Risks of Meme-coin Sniper Bots

Offering high-speed trading, sniper bots play a vital role in the meme-coin trading game. However, they come with higher costs and security risks that users should consider.

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