Month: April 2023

Mintlayer, a Bitcoin sidechain, launches a $4m open-source development grant for developers

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Mintlayer, a Bitcoin sidechain, recently launched an open-source development grant program with $4m worth of ML tokens available for developers.  Mintlayer funding innovation in Bitcoin’s ecosystem The grants initiative by Mintlayer is specifically designed for projects that would be valuable for the Mintlayer protocol but may not necessarily be profitable. Projects that can create value within the Mintlayer ecosystem, but may not involve issuing a pre-allocated token or generating a revenue stream, are encouraged to apply for a grant. Those who might be eligible for funding include those related to…

Crypto users react to Satoshi Nakamoto’s 48th birthday

The legendary creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, turned 48 years old today, at least according to information provided to the global network P2P Foundation when they registered. Though the identity of the Bitcoin (BTC) creator and thus their birthday remains unknown to the public, crypto enthusiasts took note of when Satoshi’s age increased by one year on their P2P Foundation profile — suggesting a birthday of April 5, 1975. Crypto users have suggested that the date — since Satoshi may represent a group of people rather than an individual —…

Crypto users react to Satoshi Nakamoto’s 48th birthday

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The legendary creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto turned 48 years old today, at least according to information provided to the global network P2P Foundation when they registered. Though the identity of the Bitcoin (BTC) creator and thus their birthday remains unknown to the public, crypto enthusiasts took note of when Satoshi’s age increased by one year on their P2P Foundation profile — suggesting a birthday of April 5, 1975. Crypto users have suggested that the date — since Satoshi may represent a group of people rather than an individual —…

Could Metacade Be Top Crypto to Buy in 2023? Experts Predict MCADE Tokens Will Rocket This Year

At the core of the Metacade ecosystem is the MCADE utility token, which serves as the primary medium of exchange and powers the rewards system. The meteoric rise of Web3 and decentralized technologies has opened up new horizons for investors seeking the next big opportunity in the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency. The $200 billion gaming industry is one target as it experiences a paradigm shift towards GameFi, with Metacade’s MCADE token standing out as a potential game-changer and attracting significant attention from both seasoned and novice investors alike. As the…

Ethereum price turns bullish ahead of next week’s Shanghai and Capella upgrade

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With one week to go until the Ethereum (ETH) Shanghai and Capella upgrades on April 12, all eyes are on Ether. The second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization shrugged off rumors and regulatory action against exchanges to hit a 7-month high of $1,922 on April 5.  Ether price has momentum and here are three strong reasons why. Multiple positive price achievements According to data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView, despite market volatility, Ether price has posted gains on the 7-day, 1-month and 3-month timeframes. Ether price gains are also…

DWF Labs Invests $16M in RACA to Spur Web3 Gaming Ecosystem

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Bitcoin Stamps Emerge as New Image-Storage Trend on the Bitcoin Blockchain, Over 8,000 Stamps Minted So Far – Bitcoin News

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After the Ordinal inscription process gained significant traction on the Bitcoin blockchain with more than 800,000 inscriptions to date, a new trend of non-fungible token (NFT) technology has emerged called Bitcoin Stamps. The image-storing technique is a new way of storing images on Bitcoin, and so far, more than 8,000 stamps have been minted. From Ordinals to Stamps: A New Way to Store Images on Bitcoin Materializes Bitcoin enthusiasts have been introduced to a new method of storing images on the Bitcoin network that’s different from the Ordinal inscription process…

US Bitcoin reaches tentative settlement to reopen Niagara Falls mining facility

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Crypto miner US Bitcoin Corp has come to a tentative agreement with the City of Niagara Falls that will allow it to reopen its mining operation in that city, according to a local news report. A state supreme court judge ordered its plant closed in early March. The settlement still requires the approval of the city council. State Supreme Court Justice Edward Pace ordered the plant’s closing after “weeks of contentious negotiations” between the city and US Bitcoin on the wording of the order. The order enforced a ruling another…