Tag: Blockchain

Solana Blockchain Nodes Now Available to DeFi and Dapp Developers on AWS Repository

The AWS Blockchain Node Runners has so far integrated Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL), thus making it a major step for the latter to become a Web 3.0 hub that supports scalable smart contracts. Solana (SOL), a leading smart contract blockchain with a smartphone in the market dubbed Saga mobile, has announced that infrastructure nodes are now available on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Blockchain Node Runners repository for easy access by Web 3.0 developers. The Solana team announced the major developments during the Breakpoint 2023 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The…

Celestia Blockchain Goes Live as 580,000 Users Receive TIA Token Airdrop

“Celestia’s mainnet beta launch marks the arrival of the first live modular data availability network with data availability sampling (DAS),” said Ekram Ahmed, a spokesperson at the Celestia Foundation. “The industry has now entered a new, modular era with new values, defined by verifiability, abundant block space and collaborative blockchains. Celestia mainnet is a giant leap in our mission to make deploying chains as easy as smart contracts.” Source link

Blockchain Startup Etherfuse Rolls Out Tokenized Bonds in Mexico Targeting Retail Investors

“Stablebonds mark an evolution of investment solutions,” said Dave Taylor, CEO and co-founder of Etherfuse, in the statement. “By marrying the traditional world of bonds with the innovation of blockchain technology, we are creating a secure and transparent tool for investors and are adding further stability to DeFi and blockchain products,” he added. Source link

Blockchain in charity, explained

Challenges and considerations while using cryptocurrencies in humanitarian aid Even if cryptocurrencies have the potential to revolutionize humanitarian aid efforts, it is imperative to address issues concerning volatility, inclusivity, cybersecurity, legal compliance and ethical considerations.  The application of cryptocurrencies to humanitarian relief offers advantages and disadvantages. The value fluctuation of cryptocurrencies is one major obstacle. The ability of aid organizations to make effective plans and resource allocations might be impacted by price fluctuations. Careful financial techniques, such as instantaneous conversion to local currencies, are required to prevent losses resulting from…

AVAX blockchain explorer to shut down as Etherscan fees draw controversy

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Snowtrace.io, a popular blockchain explorer tool for Avalanche (AVAX), will shut down its website, powered by Etherscan’s Explorer-as-a-Service (EaaS) toolkit, on November 30. The Snowtrace team clarified that only its explorer powered by Etherscan will be shut down. According to the October 30 announcement, Snowtrace users are required to save their backup information, such as private name tags and contact verification details, before the said date. While the team did not explicitly state the reason for shutting down the explorer, some have pointed to Etherscan’s service fees for its EaaS…

TIA Futures Are Trading at $3.15 Ahead of Celestia Blockchain Airdrop

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NvirWorld partners with EMERGE Group to advance blockchain gaming

On Oct 24, NvirWorld and EMERGE Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”), to collaborate on blockchain gaming development. This partnership aims to harness various marketing opportunities that will elevate both entities’ brand recognition and cultivate industry best practices. The MoU sets the stage for a long-term alliance between NvirWorld and EMERGE Group, focusing on their joint web3 gaming and marketing endeavors. Notable components of this partnership encompass cooperative marketing campaigns, the organization of conferences and offline events, and engagement with affiliate marketing partners and Key Opinion Leaders (“KOL”) in…

Ukraine’s ministry hopes blockchain can dismantle corruption

As narratives about corruption in Ukraine evolve, the Ministry of Digital Transformation hopes blockchain could solve that problem. While Ukraine still ranked the second most corrupt country in Europe, after Russia, it is now exploring new ways to battle corruption for fear of losing support from the West. The head of the virtual assets expert group at the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, Yulia Parkhomenko, spoke at the panel discussion held by the Center for Strategic & International Studies. She said the ministry sees new possibilities in blockchain technology…

dYdX Initiates Token Migration Following Layer-1 Blockchain Inception

Antonio Juliano, the founder of dYdX, announced on Twitter on 28 October 2023, regarding impending substantial transfers of $DYDX tokens in the following days. This alert is in alignment with dYdX Trading Inc. and other locked token holders’ plans to migrate tokens to the dYdX Chain, which will be recorded as transfers on both Ethereum and the dYdX Chain. It’s pertinent to note that these tokens will remain locked and are not slated for sale. Following Juliano’s announcement, the dYdX Foundation provided further details, anticipating large internal movements of the…

Blockchain congestion and transaction queues actually deter ‘nefarious actors’: Study

Researchers from Florida Atlantic University and the University of Mississippi recently published research indicating that blockchains with “full” blocks — especially when there’s a transaction queue — appear to have an added layer of protection against nefarious actors, money launderers and would-be fraudsters.  Dubbed “Bitcoin Blocksize, Custodial Security, and Price,” the team’s paper takes a deep dive into the Mt. Gox crash and other instances where cryptocurrency has been stolen from crypto exchanges. The study’s premise lies in the notion that the perpetrators of illicit activity wish to complete laundering…