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Solana, lauded for its claims of high throughput and subsecond transaction finality, just passed a dangerous test of network resilience. In mid-April, a zero-day bug was quietly patched, a move that, while averting potential disaster, has reignited the debate surrounding Solana's decentralization. This recent incident serves as a cautionary tale...

Did Solana save itself, or sell its soul to the Devil? That’s the question reverberating through crypto, with whispers still swirling around the emergency patch dropped in secret in mid-April. We were saved by an alert patch, which avoided a looming catastrophe. It saved from a disastrous token minting exploit...

We're all watching Bitcoin with bated breath, aren't we? The uptick has been revelatory, proof not only of crypto’s resilience, but renewable energy touting crypto’s promises. Amidst the euphoria, a critical question lurks: who's ready to cash out, and how will it impact you? The $99.9K mark isn’t just another...

Are we really democratizing finance, or just creating a better-designed casino? That's the question that's been gnawing at me as I see headlines touting the "Top 12 DeFi Staking Platforms in 2025," all promising astronomical APYs and a ticket to financial freedom. Let’s execu-tape the lens, alright? Because underneath all...

Staking integrated on DeFi platforms is expected to be one of the biggest changes by 2025, which could introduce risks along with benefits. As the digital asset landscape matures, understanding the top platforms and strategies for maximizing rewards becomes crucial for anyone looking to participate in this space. MetaBlock X...

This makes decentralized finance (DeFi) staking platforms the most popular options for investors. They provide thrilling chances to make a passive income from cryptos. The DeFi landscape is ever-changing. In their place, a complex and diverse array of platforms has emerged, each with different contract mechanisms, supported assets, fee schedules,...

The relentless hype surrounding DeFi staking paints a rosy picture: juicy APYs, effortless passive income, and a utopian future of decentralized finance. I’m really invested in the sort of complicated alternate universe of financial systems. What I’m seeing are some big hidden risks that may be lurking under the hood...

Riot Platforms has become the new kingpin of the Bitcoin mining industry. Earlier this month, they sold 475 BTC for about $38.8 million, with an average sales price of $81,731 per Bitcoin in April 2023. This change has sparked a firestorm of discussion in the crypto space. They’re wondering whether...

Riot Platforms, a leading Bitcoin mining firm, has strategically sold a portion of its Bitcoin holdings to fund operations and mitigate equity dilution. The company’s decision comes as part of a difficult overall time in the mining industry, defined by inversely low production rates. Even with Riot maintaining a healthy...

Riot Platforms is unloading $38.8 million worth of Bitcoin. This action goes beyond mere headline grabbing. It’s new policy implementation that should flash a warning sign to pilot programs and municipalities everywhere. What if it’s something much deeper than that? What if it's a glimpse into a future where Bitcoin...