Vitalik Buterin has radical scheme for the pseudo-decentralization of entire cities
The Ethereum creator’s utopia seems a lot like a decentralized autonomous organization, but with taxes. Go to Source
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What Web3 Games Need to Do to Break into the Japanese Market – IVC Partner Ann Chien
IVC is a Web3 venture capital fund backed by leading Japanese gaming studios. They focus on Web3 gaming, digital entertainment, AI, DeFi, and infrastructure, and have invested in over 200 projects. They also host Japan’s largest Web3 conference, IVS Crypto, which attracts over 12,000 attendees annually. Ann Chien serves as a Partner at IVC. She … Read more
Trump’s World Liberty Financial Launches ‘Epic’ Meme Contest as Telegram Channel Hits 100K Members
The Trump family’s decentralized finance (defi) venture, World Liberty Financial, which has been shrouded in secrecy for quite a while, has now revealed another development—the launch of an “epic meme contest.” The news broke on the social media platform X, where the World Liberty Financial account shared, “To celebrate President Trump’s tweet about us yesterday, … Read more
Crypto hacks surpass $1.2B in 2024, Celsius repays $2.5B: Finance Redefined
Crypto hacks may surpass 2023’s record, with $1.2 billion already stolen, and Celsius is finally beginning to repay its creditors. Go to Source
DeFi protocol Threshold proposes Bitcoin wrapper merger to ‘save WBTC’
The proposal would effectively transfer control of WBTC to Threshold. Go to Source
Layer-1 Platform Radix Cuts Workforce by 15%
The decentralized finance platform Radix Network announced a 15% workforce reduction on Aug. 28. CEO Piers Ridyard stated that the decision was made to decrease overhead costs. Ridyard said that while core projects like Flash Liquidity and MFA are expected to continue, users may experience disruptions due to the changes. RDX Works Seeks to Reduce … Read more
Save WBTC: Threshold Network Proposes Sweeping Changes to Wrapped Bitcoin Custody
Threshold Network has proposed a plan to enhance the stability and security of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) by replacing its centralized custody model with Threshold’s decentralized system. This move comes in response to recent concerns within the decentralized finance (defi) ecosystem over the current custody arrangements for WBTC. Threshold Network Proposes Decentralized Custody Model for WBTC … Read more
Trump Set to Share Bold Vision: Turning the US Into the ‘Crypto Capital of the Planet’
On Thursday, former President Donald Trump posted a video on X, where he announced his intention to chart a course for making the United States the “crypto capital of the planet.” As the video concludes, the logo of World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance (defi) project founded by Trump’s sons, prominently appears. Trump Claims to … Read more
Aptos network integrates Nillion for privacy-preserving apps
Aptos will be able to support confidential DeFi, private AI assistants and more. Go to Source
Lightning Network Protocol Stacks Completes Nakamoto Upgrade With Defi Features
The Bitcoin Lightning Network’s Stacks protocol has completed its Nakamoto upgrade, finalizing a series of enhancements that began in April 2024. This latest phase, delivered on August 28, 2024, introduces stronger transaction finality guarantees, reduces miner extractable value (MEV) opportunities, and improves network resilience. Additionally, the upgrade prepares the network for the introduction of sbtc, … Read more
