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Alexander Mardar

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L1   -   Sep 03, 2024 Ripple is Launching Smart Contracts With Ethereum Tech
Ripple ethereum smart contracts

The long-delayed rollout of smart contracts for its XRP Ledger hardly seems groundbreaking amid an oversaturated market of smart contract platforms.

Alexander Mardar
Layer1   -   Sep 02, 2024 Decentralizing Governance: Phase One of Cardano’s Chang Hard Fork Activated
Decentralizing Governance: Phase One of Cardano’s Chang Hard Fork Activated

The hard fork introduces an interim governance structure to Cardano, featuring an Interim Constitution and a new constitutional committee. This upgrade facilitates community-led decision-making, laying the foundation for a fully decentralized governance model.

Alexander Mardar
Stablecoins   -   Aug 31, 2024 Level Introduces a New Stablecoin Backed by Restaked USDT and USDC
Level Introduces a New Stablecoin Backed by Restaked USDT and USDC

Despite its interesting concept, the project is entering a crowded stablecoin market and will likely face challenges competing with industry giants such as USDT and USDC.

Alexander Mardar
L1   -   Aug 29, 2024 Over Half of Solana Validators Risk Shutdown Without Foundation Support
Over Half of Solana Validators Risk Shutdown Without Foundation Support

According to a recent Helius report, a significant 57% of Solana validators would face financial difficulties if the Solana Foundation ends its support program.

Alexander Mardar
Stablecoins   -   Aug 28, 2024 MakerDAO, One of Ethereum’s Oldest Projects, Officially Rebrands to Sky
MakerDAO, One of Ethereum’s Oldest Projects, Officially Rebrands to Sky

With the rebrand complete, two new tokens, $SKY, and $USDS, are set to be introduced, each designed to streamline governance and enhance regulatory compliance of the project.

Alexander Mardar
Stablecoins   -   Aug 27, 2024 PayPal USD Thrives on Solana, Surpassing $1 Billion Market Cap
PayPal USD Thrives on Solana, Surpassing $1 Billion Market Cap

PYUSD has established itself as an investment instrument. But can this help the stablecoin become a mean of exchange?

Alexander Mardar
Ethereum   -   Aug 23, 2024 Locking Crypto Doesn't Help Price: Ethereum's Case
Locking Crypto Doesn't Help Price: Ethereum's Case

The ratio of staked Ethereum is growing consistently, yet it does not affect the token's price. Speculative markets and short-term sentiment seem to have more say in the price discovery of crypto with little monetary utility

Alexander Mardar
Exchanges   -   Aug 21, 2024 Justin Sun Enters the Meme-coin Frenzy with Tron's New Token Launcher
Justin Sun Enters the Meme-coin Frenzy with Tron's New Token Launcher

Justin Sun has launched SunPump, a direct competitor to Solana’s Pump.fun, which enables fast and easy meme-coin creation on the Tron blockchain. The platform has quickly attracted a large user base, generating substantial revenue.

Alexander Mardar
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