The space of decentralized finance (DeFi) is rapidly changing, new Layer-1 blockchains popping up like daisies looking to take Ethereum’s crown. Among these contenders, Sui has quickly made a name for itself, with a Total Value Locked (TVL) of over $2 billion. This increase in TVL proves to be more...
XRP, originally called Ripple, is a digital asset developed by Ripple Labs in 2012. Unlike Bitcoin, it is not dependent on mining in order to function. When it launched, all 100 billion tokens of XRP were pre-mined. This means that new tokens can no longer be generated as a result...
As the landscape of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) continues to rapidly change, Bernadette M. Santos, another Friend of Token, is here to provide some much-needed perspective in this brave new world. She’s particularly concerned with giving operators actionable advice as we move closer to 2025. This guide cuts through the hooey...
We’re now five years into the hype of decentralized finance. Remember the grand narrative? Financial freedom for all! A borderless, permissionless system that would democratize access to wealth, going around the Wall Street gatekeepers. Let's be honest: in 2025, that promise feels... hollow.Is DeFi Just for the Privileged?DeFi is revolutionary...
Decentralized Finance. The very name conjures images of complex algorithms, gas fees that fluctuate like the stock market, and enough technical jargon to make your head spin. It’s marketed to us as the future of finance, an open, democratized system where anyone can play the game. Let’s get real, DeFi...
Forget about all the hype (intentional pun!) of the newest meme coin. We're talking about something fundamentally different here: Hyperliquid and its HYPE token. We know, we know—it’s easy to write this off as just another DeFi project in all of the commotion. It’s nothing short of a paradigm shift,...
In the fast-paced world of decentralized finance (DeFi), accessibility and user-friendliness are key to bringing DeFi to the masses. VVS Finance, the largest DeFi platform on Crypto.com blockchain, revealed exclusive partnership with Crypto.com. Together, they’ve launched USDC Yield with Daily Payouts, an innovative feature that makes it easy to earn...
The regulatory outlook for the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape remains uncertain, but is still evolving rapidly. New platforms pop up every day, with each one clamoring for attention and adoption. Of these contenders, Hyperliquid (HYPE) is our favorite. It is making waves as a new decentralized exchange (DEX) running on...
The competitive cryptocurrency exchange landscape is shifting quickly. Marketplaces such as Coinbase, Crypto.com, Kraken, and Gemini have all sprung up and become titans practically overnight. These platforms are enhancing their security measures, navigating complex regulatory frameworks, and adjusting their fee structures to attract and retain users. Environmental, social, governance ESG...
Let’s be real. The promise of Bitcoin, the promise of decentralized finance, was always about creating more economic opportunity and equality and leveling the playing field. About giving power back to the people. A closer look at today's crypto exchanges reveals a harsh truth: that promise is being undermined by...
