Category: Blockchain

Strategizing Blockchain Pricing: A New Approach for Decentralized Platforms

Joerg Hiller Sep 09, 2025 05:04 Explore how blockchain startups can effectively set prices and fees using a strategic approach that balances decentralization and market efficiency, as outlined by a16z crypto. Blockchain startups are increasingly focusing on how to effectively monetize decentralized platforms by setting strategic prices and fees. According to a16z crypto, a venture capital fund with a history of investing in crypto and web3 startups, achieving the right balance is crucial for the success of these platforms. The Importance of…

Kinto Tanks 81% After Announcing Its Blockchain Will Shut Down

The Kinto token, the governance token of the Kinto Network, has plummeted over 80% after its team announced that its Ethereum layer-2 blockchain is shutting down at the end of September, following months of setbacks. Kinto raised $1 million in debt to restore trading on its “modular exchange” after an industry-wide hack in July drained about 577 Ether (ETH) worth around $1.6 million from the protocol.  However, worsening market conditions “killed further fundraising,” forcing the crypto project to shut down, Kinto posted to Medium on Sunday.  “Every day that we…

Blockchain-Based Identity Can Help HR Navigate AI-Generated Applications

Opinion by: Ignacio Palomera, co-founder and CEO of Bondex The global hiring landscape is changing rapidly. Today’s job seekers are increasingly turning to generative AI to draft cover letters, tailor resumes and even simulate interview prep.  Agentic AI is auto-applying, generative AI is drafting personalized applications at scale, and AI auto-apply tools enable candidates to apply to thousands of roles in minutes. Employers are inundated with applications that look polished, persuasive and tailored — but often lack any real signal of effort, capability or authenticity. When anyone can crank out…

Crypto Industry Debates Over Stripe’s New Tempo Blockchain

The crypto community has been divided over Stripe’s decision to launch its own layer-1 blockchain, with many asking why the payment firm didn’t just build on top of an already existing blockchain network. It came after Stripe CEO Patrick Collison said in an X post on Thursday that “existing blockchains are not optimized” to handle the growing use of stablecoins, and crypto more broadly, across the Stripe payment platform, while announcing the firm’s new layer-1 network, Tempo. NFT platform Courtyard’s head of engineering, Joe Petrich, said, “No one wants another…

Why Blockchain Cities Fail: Regulations, Unrealistic Expectations

The blockchain industry has long strived to build its “city on a hill” — idealistic communities where blockchain provides a foundation and code is law. But they’ve not always panned out, as regulations, unrealistic expectations and other factors often make them dead on arrival. For several years, idealistic, would-be founders have strived to build communities on blockchain. Some of these projects have been more grounded, using blockchain as a means of land registry, while others sought to build entire cities that would run solely on blockchain and crypto. One of…

Seiscan: Etherscan’s Integration with Sei Blockchain

Darius Baruo Sep 04, 2025 10:39 Etherscan integrates with Sei blockchain via Seiscan, enhancing the capabilities of the fastest EVM blockchain with advanced analytics and robust infrastructure. Etherscan, a leading analytics platform for Ethereum and EVM ecosystems, has expanded its reach by integrating with the Sei blockchain through a new tool called Seiscan. This collaboration is set to bring the industry’s most trusted and widely adopted EVM explorer to what is described as the fastest EVM blockchain, according to Sei. Etherscan’s Role…

Cardano Secures The Crown: Now The Most Decentralized Blockchain On Earth – Here’s How

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Since it was introduced in 2017, Cardano has maintained its position among the leading blockchains in the ever-dynamic world of cryptocurrency. Despite being a top blockchain for day-to-day activities, the team continues to make efforts in revolutionizing the network in order to become the ultimate choice for crypto operations. Blockchain Revolution By Cardano During its earliest days in the crypto sector, Cardano was the largest cryptocurrency to utilize a proof-of-stake blockchain system. Over the years, it has…

Galaxy Digital Introduces Tokenized GLXY on Solana Blockchain

Jessie A Ellis Sep 03, 2025 11:37 Galaxy Digital partners with Superstate to tokenize its Class A Common Stock on the Solana blockchain, marking a historic move for U.S. equity securities. Galaxy Digital has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Superstate to tokenize its Class A Common Stock on the Solana blockchain. This initiative represents the first time a publicly listed U.S. equity security has been tokenized on a major public blockchain, according to galaxy.com. Tokenization Details Superstate, the digital transfer agent for…

Galaxy Digital Stock Tokenized on Solana Blockchain

Galaxy Digital, the cryptocurrency investment firm founded by Mike Novogratz, has tokenized its publicly traded stock, positioning the shares for use within decentralized finance (DeFi) as institutional interest in tokenization grows. The company said Wednesday that its Class A common shares, listed on both Nasdaq and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker GLXY, can now be tokenized and fractionalized on the Solana blockchain through Superstate’s Opening Bell, a platform for tokenizing public companies. Superstate, a fintech firm, will act as the SEC-registered transfer agent. Unlike synthetic products or derivatives,…

BDACS to Host Innovative Blockchain Concert in Korea Featuring Stradivarius Violin

Alvin Lang Sep 02, 2025 20:55 BDACS, in collaboration with Galaxy Digital and Animoca Brands, is set to host Korea’s first blockchain concert, spotlighting the tokenization of real-world assets like the ‘Empress Caterina’ Stradivarius violin. In a groundbreaking fusion of classical music and blockchain technology, BDACS, a leading digital asset custody company, is set to host Korea’s first blockchain concert on September 24, 2025, at The RAUM in Cheongdam, Seoul. This event will feature the renowned ‘Empress Caterina’ Stradivarius violin, according to…