What Is the Fantom Crypto Sonic Upgrade?

This piece is a guest post by Blocmates. Blocmates is an invaluable crypto news and educational resource that offers clarity in the often complicated and jargon-filled crypto space. In this article, which was originally published in Q1 2024, writer Gaz of Blocmates thoroughly examines Fantom’s major upgrade, named Sonic. For more Blocmates content, read crypto … Read more

The Top 5 Crypto Sectors Driving the Market in October 2024

As October 2024 kicked off, the crypto market has remained steady despite a widespread dip on Tuesday. Since January, there’s been an interesting uptick in specific crypto themes, with artificial intelligence (AI) tokens, bridge cryptocurrencies, and meme coins outshining sectors like exchange tokens and store of value coins. The following editorial explores the top five … Read more

Why Stablecoins Fail: Lessons From the Past

Stablecoins, the cryptocurrencies pegged to fiat currencies like the U.S. dollar to keep their value steady, can still face failures. Several well-known examples demonstrate that maintaining stability is more challenging than it appears. So, how does something designed to be ‘stable’ unravel? A Historical Review of Stablecoin De-Pegging Incidents There’s no doubt that these stablecoins … Read more

Understanding the Difference Between Spot and Futures Crypto ETFs

This year, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved 12 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and nine spot ether ETFs. Here’s a deep dive into the distinctions between spot and futures crypto asset exchange-traded products (ETPs), offering essential insights for investors navigating the ever-evolving world of crypto investments. Spot vs. Futures: Navigating the Crypto ETF … Read more

Investigating Innovation on Berachain

This piece is a guest post by Blocmates. Blocmates is an invaluable crypto news and educational resource that offers clarity in the often complicated and jargon-filled crypto space. In this article, writer Ollie of Blocmates answers many questions about Berachain, including what it is, why you should care, and what you should be paying attention … Read more

Milton Friedman on Inflation: A Government-Made Disaster 

Inflation is not a natural phenomenon but a consequence of government actions. Milton Friedman famously argued that only the government can create inflation, and misguided policies, like price controls, worsen the problem. Friedman Famously Said: ‘Inflation Is Made by Government and No One Else’ Milton Friedman, a leading figure in economics, repeatedly emphasized that inflation … Read more

Remembering Hal Finney’s Vision: The 20th Anniversary of Reusable Proofs of Work 

This week marks the 20th anniversary of Hal Finney’s introduction of Reusable Proofs of Work (RPOW), a groundbreaking concept that paved the way for today’s digital currencies. Finney’s visionary work continues to echo throughout the cryptocurrency community, underscoring his deep insight into the development of digital cash systems. From RPOW to Bitcoin Hal Finney was … Read more

An Analysis of Solana’s Celebrity Memecoin Invasion

This piece is a guest post by Blocmates. Blocmates is an invaluable crypto news and educational resource that offers clarity in the often complicated and jargon-filled crypto space. In this article, writer Ollie of Blocmates delves into the rise of Solana celebrity memecoins. With memecoins being one of the most consistently active sectors of crypto, … Read more

Megaeth: The Endgame ETH Scaling Solution

This piece is a guest post by Blocmates. Blocmates is an invaluable crypto news and educational resource that offers clarity in the often complicated and jargon-filled crypto space. In this article, writer Gaz of Blocmates breaks down Megaeth, one of the hottest Layer 2s, including explaining the technical reasons why so many people are excited … Read more

An Avalanche Reawakening

This piece is a guest post by Blocmates. Blocmates is an invaluable crypto news and educational resource that offers clarity in the often complicated and jargon-filled crypto space. In this article, writer Dexter of Blocmates explains Avalanche’s exciting forthcoming update, Avalanche Community Proposal 77. To do so, Dexter gives an overview of Avalanche’s unique architecture. … Read more