Recently, a liquid staking (LST) protocol called Windfall on Solana has creatively redefined the concept of "lowering barriers"—allowing users to feel as if they are playing a game rather than participating in DeFi.

The bridging landscape has come a long way in the last three years, with each new design improving scalability and capital efficiency. Intent-based bridges are the latest type, introduced for their improved UX and faster speed.

Monad Madness NYC startup competition reveals six award-winning projects, covering areas such as chain abstraction, meme culture, and decentralized leverage.

In addition to overall liquidity issues and liquidity distribution challenges, the Lightning Network is currently also faced with other challenges. In this article, we will continue to explore them and introduce the innovative solutions proposed by the community.

This article delves into the current state of token listings in the crypto market, specifically focusing on the impact of high listing fees on CEXs for projects and investors.

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Learn about Mirada A.I., a blockchain project that tries to solve A.I. problem through communication and user autonomy.

Puffer Finance is a native liquid restaking protocol built on the EigenLayer foundation, aimed at enhancing Ethereum's Proof-of-Stake (PoS) performance and diversity. With Puffer, individuals can become validators with as little as 1 ETH, increasing the accessibility and decentralization of native restaking. Users can stake ETH and receive the platform’s native token, pufETH, to earn additional rewards through Ethereum’s PoS and restaking mechanisms. The protocol utilizes an advanced slashing mechanism to protect staked assets and employs capital-efficient strategies to maximize returns.

Several WBTC alternatives have emerged to bring Bitcoin liquidity to DeFi ecosystems across the cryptoverse. Discover the most prominent ones in this guide.

After a 0.54% decline, BTC rebounded above $59,500, with short-term support at that level. Bitcoin ETFs saw a net outflow of $110 million yesterday, while Ethereum ETFs recorded a net outflow of $14.79 million. Ripple introduced a cryptocurrency custody service aimed at supporting banks and fintech companies. Meanwhile, the U.S. IRS is facing a new lawsuit over its tax policy on cryptocurrency staking. Uniswap launched Unichain, a Layer-2 network based on Optimism technology, designed to accelerate decentralized finance (DeFi) transactions. Additionally, the fifth season of Optimism's airdrop saw active addresses surge to 38,000 yesterday, marking the highest level in nearly a year.

This article focuses on a key challenge currently faced by the Lightning Network: the liquidity issue. It is further divided into two aspects, the overall lack of liquidity in the network and the problem of liquidity distribution.

FBTC resolves Bitcoin’s liquidity issues by linking BTC with the DeFi ecosystem, offering users various ways to earn rewards.

Fuel is an operating system specifically designed for Ethereum Rollups, with plans to launch its mainnet in early Q4 this year. Built on Fuel VM, the Sway programming language, and the integrated toolchain Forc, Fuel offers a comprehensive blockchain solution for both users and developers.

This article delves into the design, functionality, and security of the Avail blockchain, focusing on its modular architecture, data availability solutions, and how it addresses interoperability challenges. Through technologies like Avail DA, Avail Nexus, and Fusion, Avail aims to improve scalability, streamline asset transfer processes, and enhance network security.

CORN is an innovative Layer 2 solution for Ethereum that uses Bitcoin as its primary fuel. CORN boosts transaction efficiency by integrating the VeCHAIN Super Yield Network and the Crop Circle system while creating new DeFi opportunities for Bitcoin holders. The project uses $BTCN, a token tied 1:1 to Bitcoin for fuel, and $CORN as its governance token. CORN also includes a Kernels point system, encouraging users to contribute by depositing assets, completing tasks, and inviting others. Backed by experienced DeFi experts and major investors, CORN aims to bridge the Bitcoin and Ethereum ecosystems and drive innovation in BTCFi.