Protocol Village: EOS-Focused VC Invests in EZSwap for Gaming and ‘Smart Inscriptions’
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 4-10.
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The Protocol: Is Solana’s Rebound The Real Thing?
Solana has been one of the biggest gainers of the latest crypto cycle, with a handful of airdrops and göğüs tokens accelerating big boosts in the price of SOL. Also, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has released an updated roadmap for the ecosystem.
Protocol Village: Bitfinex Securities Announces First Tokenized Bond on Liquid Network
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Dec 21-Jan. 3. (EDITOR’S NOTE: We will be taking much-needed time off around the end of the year, so updates will be less frequent. Happy holidays!)
DeFi Platform Conic Finance’s CNC Token Surges 50% as the Protocol Plots Comeback After Hack
Conic Finance was hacked in July draining roughly $3.6 million worth of ether from the protocol.
Solana Protocol Kamino Eyes Airdrop Following Jito Token Launch
Solana’s SOL token has more than tripled since mid-October as DeFi traders return to the ecosystem’s on-chain trading, borrowing, lending and yield-generating projects, most notably Kamino.
Why On-Chain Transaction Is the Key Blockchain Indicator
The metric helps investors and users to understand whether a blockchain is going to merely survive, or thrive, says Todd Groth, head of research at CoinDesk Indices
‘Intents’ Are Blockchain’s Big New Buzzword. What are They, And What Are the Risks?
Intent-centric programs are quietly transforming how we use blockchains, but they bring risks as well as benefits.
The Protocol: Which Ethereum Layer-2 Project ISN’T Competing to Land Celo?
Amidst the challenges posed by the crypto winter, Ethereum layer-2 developers such as OP Labs, Polygon, and Matter Labs are competing for contracts within the Celo blockchain’s new network, where customer demand is limited, leading to layoffs at major firms.
DeFi Project Yield Protocol to Wind Down by Year’s End
At its peak in April 2022, the DeFi lending project had over $22 million in total value locked, but this figure has since dropped to around $2 million.
Top 3 Crypto Myths Tackled for Advisors
Christopher Jensen from Franklin Templeton tackles myths about crypto in today’s Crypto for Advisors newsletter.