Ethereum: a setback on a path to leadership

    The most famous altcoin – Ethereum – has long contested for the title of the most in-demand cryptocurrency, essentially aiming for the bitcoin’s crown. But for ETH to break through it requires a network upgrade to ETH 2.0 – and that seems to be a problem. On July 2, a unique transaction was recorded on…

    Kava: between fiat and DeFi

    On July 12, the Kava Project will launch its next testnet. While not exactly a large-scale event, it is still a good reason to take a closer look at this project. The mission of the Kava Project is to become a universal intermediary between various DeFi networks, as well as between the world of decentralized…

    Web 3.0 and Web 4.0: could we see the entire Internet on the blockchain?

    Could blockchain technology become something more than a basis for digital money and applications for various activities, from commerce to governance? Is it possible that the entire Internet will be based on distributed ledger technology? Today, there is a lot of conversations about different concepts of Web 3.0 – after all, the Internet is evolving,…

    Legend of the doomed dollar

    The crypto community, like any other large community, has its own myths and legends. Among them is the opinion that the American dollar will soon lose its significance and depreciate due to the crippling inflation, and then the crypto will become the main world currency. Let’s dispel this illusion. In the spring of 2020, at…

    Intrigue of the century: when will we get the digital dollar?

    Today, there is again a lot of talk about CBDC, but everyone seems to be waiting and watching for what the US is going to do: Will it create a digital dollar on the blockchain, implement some other solution, or stick to a conservative policy? The States themselves would probably very much like to leave…

    Iranian cryptocurrency: expect a second attempt?

    Iran’s leadership now seems to have again decided to use cryptocurrencies to stabilize the country’s financial system. The first attempt was made in early 2019, but was unsuccessful. The Iranian parliamentary committee on economics has developed legislation titled “Supporting Cryptocurrency Mining and Regulation of Domestic Cryptocurrency Trade”. When it is adopted, the Central Bank of…