The Wild West of Crypto: When a Rug Pull is Not a Rug Pull
The cryptocurrency space is often compared to the Wild West – largely unregulated, where degens and normies alike transact in an ecosystem full of risk and opportunity. In this environment, ‘rug pulls’ have become a major concern for crypto investors. A rug pull refers to when developers of a new cryptocurrency abandon the project and […]
Proof of Humanity for Security
Emerging implications of Proof of Humanity for Security in DeFi and Beyond The rise of Zero Knowledge proof and Proof of Humanity protocols like Rarimo presents an interesting crux point for our decentralized ecosystem. It is now possible to guarantee and verify that the counterparty for any interaction whether on or off chain is a […]
Blockchain’s Need for Speed
Why Automated Security is Mission Critical The blockchain ecosystem is at an inflection point. On one hand, we’re witnessing staggering innovation – over 1,000+ new projects now launch daily on Ethereum alone, building decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, NFT platforms, GameFi apps and more. Institutional giants like BlackRock are piling in, global brands are minting metaverse […]
Flare Networks
Flare Networks: A Simplified Guide to the Time Series Oracle and State Connector Flare is an upcoming blockchain that aims to bring new utility and functionality to cryptocurrencies like XRP, Litecoin, and Dogecoin. Two of Flare’s most powerful innovations are its Time Series Oracle and State Connector. In this post, we’ll explain in simple terms […]
The Blockchain Security Crisis
Why audits alone aren’t enough In the rapidly evolving world of decentralized finance (DeFi) and web3, where billions of dollars pour through smart contracts and decentralized apps (dApps) daily, security should be the bedrock priority. Yet for an industry espousing transparency and trustless systems, the blockchain space has a glaring vulnerability – outdated, siloed security […]
Is PayPal acting in good faith?
Last week, PayPal (or rather, Pax’s on behalf of PayPal), released a stable coin: Fidesium PAX token detail So first, we would love to welcome this new player. In market terms, in order to onboard the next billion users we need to have participation from TradFi and Institutional players like PayPal. In many ways the fact […]