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...
Alright, let's cut the fluff. So you’re looking to 2025, you’re in the crypto space, and you’re possibly thinking one word—lambos. Are you considering the leeches out there that are ready to drain your portfolio? I’m not referring to volatility; I’m referring to exchange fees—the silent killers of crypto dreams....
The cryptocurrency lending landscape is highly competitive and dynamic, making it crucial to identify potential platforms that are best positioned to thrive in 2025 and beyond. These platforms stand out from the crowd with cutting-edge functionality, top-notch security protocols, and creative ways to use decentralized finance (DeFi). Key players such...
We've all been there, right? Watching Bitcoin dwarf, watching Solana blue sky, and then… A MOTHERF***ING WALL HITS YOU. The rug gets pulled. When you start to see red across your portfolio, the fear and sense of doom start to set in. It feels like the game is rigged. And...
Charles Hoskinson, founder of the blockchain Cardano, has suggested a radical plan. Specifically, he intends to use $100 million of ADA to buy Bitcoin and Bitcoin-based stablecoins. This new initiative, aimed at deepening Cardano’s decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, will focus on increasing adoption of stablecoins and bringing in Bitcoin liquidity....
Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has a grand, ambitious vision. Shortly thereafter, he made headlines again when he announced a $100 million plan to grow Cardano’s decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. This effort has the crypto community all abuzz. There is a lot of excitement as to whether it can...
Hoskinson’s issuing the challenge, footing the bill for a $100 million ADA-to-Bitcoin and stablecoin conversion. That's a huge statement. Unlike Ethereum, it’s not just about the numbers—it’s about Cardano’s identity and its future in the cutthroat DeFi landscape. The goal? Increase the stablecoin-to-TVL ratio from a pathetic 10% to a...
Charles Hoskinson's proposal to convert $100 million of ADA into Bitcoin and stablecoins to juice Cardano's DeFi ecosystem has the whiff of desperation about it. That’s a big jump, for sure, but is it a smart move or a foolish gamble? As someone who's spent years analyzing DeFi protocols, I'm...
Bitcoin, being the first cryptocurrency to be created, has undeniably kickstarted the digital asset revolution. Alternatives to Bitcoin, known as altcoins, have come up with different use cases and capabilities that are catering to different types of investors and users. This article explores three such altcoins: Solana, Ethereum, and Avalanche,...
Bitcoin, the original and most prominent of all crypto assets, has changed the financial world forever. As we’re fond of saying, the world of digital assets goes far beyond Bitcoin. Such altcoins, or alternative cryptocurrencies, bring different functionalities and technological advancements that resolve many of Bitcoin’s shortcomings. As a Friend...
