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Staking platform reaches a turning point: Is decentralization the next step?
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Staking platform reaches a turning point: Is decentralization the next step?

The article discusses the development trends of staking platforms, especially the centralization issue facing Ethereum staking, and proposes Rainbow Staking as a solution. It introduces the current main staking platforms such as Lido, Rocket Pool, etc., which provide liquidity staking and DeFi staking services. The article emphasizes the importance of reducing entry barriers and technological innovation to promote decentralization and enhance network security. At the same time, it introduces the concept of Rainbow Staking, aiming to encourage more independent validators' participation through technological integration and reducing asset thresholds, thus reducing reliance on large staking platforms.
4/8/2024, 10:55:14 AM
Best Yield Opportunities in DeFi
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Best Yield Opportunities in DeFi

DeFi Summer 2.0 is on the horizon. This article mentions various protocols and updates, including stablecoins, ETH yield farms like Ethena and Pendle, and more, along with an analysis of the Zero1 ecosystem. It's also noted that liquidity mining can bring in substantial profits, but managing risks is equally crucial.
4/8/2024, 10:48:37 AM
ERC-6551: Powering The Re-Rising Of The NFT
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ERC-6551: Powering The Re-Rising Of The NFT

In this article, we will analyze the current state of the NFT market, explore the latest developments within the ecosystem, and discuss potential challenges and future prospects.
4/8/2024, 10:32:45 AM
Riding the Short Video Wave. Is It Possible to Integrate TikTok and StepN? Difficulty: Beginner
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Riding the Short Video Wave. Is It Possible to Integrate TikTok and StepN? Difficulty: Beginner

Cheelee is a GameFi short video platform. This article compares Cheelee's GameFi mechanism with the former star project StepN, analyzes the project's investors and token mechanism, and lastly focuses on the main concerns and questions of the community.
4/8/2024, 8:28:33 AM
What is BitVM?
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What is BitVM?

Bitcoin is very successful as a protocol for peer-to-peer payments, but the network has scalability limitations. The launch of BitVM, which aims to bring smart contract capabilities to Bitcoin and enable off-chain computation, promises to change the narrative and enhance the blockchain’s capacity.
4/8/2024, 7:29:43 AM
An in-depth analysis of the technological strengths and progress of Type 1 Layer2 project Taiko
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An in-depth analysis of the technological strengths and progress of Type 1 Layer2 project Taiko

Taiko is a ZK-Rollup equivalent to Ethereum, which extends Ethereum through a decentralized, permissionless, and secure Layer2 architecture by supporting all EVM opcodes. In other words, Taiko will expand Ethereum at the technical and protocol levels by operating in the same manner as Ethereum itself.
4/8/2024, 6:24:15 AM
A Quick Overview of SRC-20
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A Quick Overview of SRC-20

Bitcoin Core developer Luke's statement about removing Ordinals sparked market controversy, gradually shifting the focus of the Bitcoin inscription community to SRC-20 and the Bitcoin Stamps protocol, which serves as the basis for SRC-20.
4/8/2024, 6:00:05 AM
A Must-Read for Bitcoin Holders! Understanding How BounceBit Enables Multiple BTC Earnings
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A Must-Read for Bitcoin Holders! Understanding How BounceBit Enables Multiple BTC Earnings

This article focuses on BounceBit, a promising project in the Bitcoin re-staking arena. It answers three key questions: How does it help BTC holders earn multiple returns from CeFi and DeFi? (2) Why does it adopt a dual-token staking consensus mechanism? (3) What is the business model that emulates Apple?
4/8/2024, 5:58:04 AM
How ZKP and ZK-Rollups help solve the scalability problem
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How ZKP and ZK-Rollups help solve the scalability problem

In this article, we’ll explain what Zero-knowledge proof technology is and talk about a popular blockchain — zkSync: how transactions work in zkSync and the main differences from the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM).
4/8/2024, 3:54:43 AM
Mitigating Risk and Enhancing Returns with Bitcoin
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Mitigating Risk and Enhancing Returns with Bitcoin

Incorporating Bitcoin into a traditional 60/40 stock and bond investment portfolio can enhance cumulative returns but also increases volatility, with an optimal allocation of 3% to 5% Bitcoin being the best ratio for risk-adjusted returns.
4/8/2024, 3:47:21 AM
BitVM And Its Optimization Considerations
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BitVM And Its Optimization Considerations

This article explores the principles and optimization strategies of BitVM for enhancing the scalability and richness of the Bitcoin ecosystem.
4/8/2024, 3:35:02 AM
 What Are Blobscriptions?
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What Are Blobscriptions?

This article introduces an emerging Ethereum chain inscription method called "Blobscriptions". "Blobscriptions" are an upgraded version of Ethereum chain inscriptions that take advantage of new Ethereum features to reduce burning costs. The article first introduces the origin and founder of "Blobscriptions", and then explains in detail how "Blobscriptions" works and how to use it. Finally, the article also provides steps to burn "Blobscriptions".
4/8/2024, 3:00:50 AM
 In just half a month, Core's explosive growth nearly 7 times: The revolutionary BTCFi behind it
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In just half a month, Core's explosive growth nearly 7 times: The revolutionary BTCFi behind it

After a year of silence, the Layer1 public chain Core Chain has recently regained market attention due to its impressive surge. Core's exponential growth is attributed to the demand from Bitcoin miners and the emergence of BTCFi narrative.
4/8/2024, 2:26:22 AM
ARTELA: PROVIDING SCALABILITY AND EXTENSIBILITY WITH “EVM++”
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ARTELA: PROVIDING SCALABILITY AND EXTENSIBILITY WITH “EVM++”

The article provides a detailed introduction to the Artela public blockchain, a Layer 1 blockchain network designed to break through the scalability and expansibility limitations of the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) with its EVM++ solution. By incorporating Aspect programming and WebAssembly (WASM) technology, Artela offers developers a platform to create modular, feature-rich, scalable, and customizable applications within an EVM-compatible environment. It utilizes parallel execution and flexible block space to enhance network performance and scalability, while Aspects improve security and automation capabilities. Artela has raised over $6 million in seed funding and is supported by several prominent investment institutions.
4/8/2024, 2:09:19 AM
Plume Network Explained: Modular L2 Dedicated to RWA (Interactive Tutorial Provided)
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Plume Network Explained: Modular L2 Dedicated to RWA (Interactive Tutorial Provided)

Plume Network is a modular Layer 2 (L2) blockchain solution designed to tokenize real assets (RWA). Plume Network is currently deployed on the Sepolia test network of Ethereum and has not issued coins yet. However, by participating in test network activities, users have the opportunity to receive airdrops. The article highlights the ERC 3643 standard adopted by Plume, which meets the regulatory requirements of the RWA market with a built-in decentralized identity system (ONCHAINID). In addition, Plume Network has significantly reduced operating costs by partnering with Celestia, which is expected to reduce gas fees by 99.9%, thereby providing lower-cost deployment and interaction for RWA and DeFi projects. The article also provides steps on how to participate in the Plume testnet, as well as introductions to the professional backgrounds of team members.
4/8/2024, 2:08:56 AM

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