Talks again arose about fee switch activation with the launch of Uniswap V3. GFX Labs, maker of the Oku, a front end interface for Uniswap, proposed a plan that would test out the protocol fee distribution on a few pools on Uniswap V2 that received a lot of attention. But talks ultimately fizzled out, due in part to concerns that activation might drive LPs and liquidity away from the platform, as well as legal fears. Source
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Since its launch in 2009, Bitcoin has emerged as a hedge against inflation. Some countries like El Salvador even made it a legal tender. In March 2024, the market valuation of BTC’s circulating supply reached $1.4 trillion, surpassing silver to become the 8th most valuable property globally. Despite BTC’s dominance over other cryptocurrencies, most of BTC remained dormant in user wallets. BTC’s huge liquidity reserves stayed underutilized…
In May, cybercriminals were less successful in their attacks on decentralized platforms, resulting in losses attributed to hacks and fraud incidents amounting to approximately $52.4 million. During the same period last year, digital assets worth $59.3 million were lost to similar attacks. Gala Games, which incurred a loss of $21 million, and Sonnefinance with $20 […] Source CryptoX Portal
Metaplex, a Solana-based protocol that allows for the easy deployment of NFTs across applications, has introduced MPL-404, a hybrid decentralized finance standard. MPL-404 leans on SPL-404, a protocol that allows for the exchange of an NFT for a fixed number of tokens assigned by the designers of each artistic collection. Metaplex Aims to Extend Hybrid […] Source CryptoX Portal
Velar, a Decentralised Finance (DeFi) liquidity protocol, is leveraging Bitcoin’s security through a Layer 2 agnostic approach, initially utilising the Stacks blockchain and the Clarity smart contract language. According to Bitfinex, Velar is designed to integrate Bitcoin’s foundational strength with advanced DeFi capabilities, unfolding in strategic phases to introduce sophisticated solutions like automated liquidity protocols and decentralised perpetual contracts exchanges with up to 20X leverage. DeFi on Bitcoin via Velar and the Stacks Bitcoin Layer Two Velar’s primary aim is to harness the strength and…
Kelp DAO, a liquid restaking platform, has completed a private funding round, amassing $9 million to propel its growth in the decentralized finance (defi) sector. The funding aims to enhance the platform’s capabilities and expand into new ecosystems, including Solana and Bitcoin. Restaking Protocol Kelp DAO Secures $9 million Leading the investment round were SCB […] Source CryptoX Portal
Majuro, Marshall Islands, May 23rd, 2024, Chainwire Multipool, a leading innovator in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry announces a corporate partnership with Mobilum. The partnership between Multipool and Mobilum will enable users to onboard onto cryptocurrencies without involving a centralized exchange. “Centralized exchanges are on their way out, we’re thrilled to give users another option, without intrusive roadblocks to their DeFi lifestyle. This partnership offers a long list of benefits for both parties, with a truly DeFi onboard as the highlight. Getting MULLED is now much more accessible to the…
“Lyra options markets are implying a ~20% chance of ETH reaching $5,000 by June 28,” Nick Forster, Lyra’s founder and a former Wall Street options trader, told CoinDesk in an email. “There is a 20% chance of ETH moving above $5,500 by July 26, as traders have increased positioning post the ETF speculation.” Source
Zug, Switzerland, May 21st, 2024, Chainwire Cardinal Cryptography, core developer of the zero-knowledge, privacy-focused blockchain Aleph Zero, announced today the launch of Common Automated Market Maker (AMM), the first mainnet release of a novel DeFi platform, Common. Positioned as a decentralized exchange (DEX), Common’s Automated Market Maker (AMM) delivers a user-friendly trading experience, complete with the built-in bridge between Aleph Zero and Ethereum, MOST, and the initial rollout of the platform’s broader capabilities. Introducing Common AMM and Bridging on Aleph Zero With the Common AMM rollout, Common takes the first…
The total decentralized finance (defi) total value locked (TVL) is currently witnessing an impressive surge as the broader cryptocurrency market gains bullish momentum. According to data provided by Defi Llama, the total defi TVL increased by 9.1% in the past 24 hours and is standing at $105.63 billion at the time of writing. Notably, this is the first time since May 11, 2022, that the defi market value surpasses the $100 billion mark. Defi TVL | Source: Defi Llama With the current rally, 51 of the total 52 defi protocols…