Archive 2023

Steven Nerayoff, a former advisor to Ethereum, has publicly accused the founders of Ethereum of fraud. According to his allegations, Vitalik Buterin and Joseph Lubin, two iconic figures in the crypto industry, were conducting fraudulent activities 1,000 times larger than SBF. The founder of FTX, now convicted, orchestrated one of the biggest financial frauds in American history. But what are the reasons behind these accusations? Let's find out.

Amazon, the tech giant, has set its sights on Solana, promising a revolution in cloud technology and offering a launchpad to uncharted heights for blockchain. Meanwhile, a lone miner defies the odds by hitting the jackpot. Since NFTs made their way to Bitcoin, there's been a frenzy that's unsettling purists and pragmatists alike. Elon Musk clarifies his vision of Twitter without crypto, while Vitalik Buterin alerts us to the hidden risks of second-layer solutions. In the background, Tether swells its coffers and reaches peaks that challenge traditional institutions. Beyond the fray, Bitcoin and Ethereum outperform gold and traditional assets in 2023.

The Ripple vs. SEC trial is arguably one of the most crucial in crypto history. The reason is straightforward: it could have significant implications on the legal status and regulation of digital currencies. According to John Deaton, the $20 million settlement signifies a 99.9% victory for Ripple in its lawsuit against the SEC.

Bitcoin Ordinals and BRC-20 tokens are causing division among network members. However, the recent frenzy around this protocol leads to an unparalleled level of competition. Along the same lines, the blockchain is witnessing one of its best performances in several months with increased transaction fees.

The crypto market is currently experiencing a remarkable surge in activity, with an influx of $767 million over the past six weeks. This historic trend echoes the frenzy of the bullish market in 2021.

XRP is considered the fourth-largest cryptocurrency in terms of market capitalization. It has seen a significant surge in the past 24 hours, surpassing the performances of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH). This increase is believed to be associated with the growing adoption of Ripple's crypto platform by financial institutions in various countries.

The Bitcoin network is often seen as a stronghold of stability and predictability. However, today it experienced notable delays in block production, prompting observers and participants to question the robustness and reliability of this decentralized system. But before succumbing to alarm, let's explore this phenomenon with a critical and informed perspective.

Leading ZK researchers and WASM experts to develop a zero-knowledge prover for WASM blockchains available via Polygon CDK.