Blockchains need an interoperable standard to evolve, say crypto execs

    Blockchains without interoperability are like computers without an internet connection — incapable of transferring data and value, a Chainlink Labs executive says. Blockchain technology needs a benchmark communications standard that can be easily integrated by every network in order for a complete transition from Web2 to Web3 to occur, industry commentators say. Many expect there will be multiple…

    Opinion: The Inter-Blockchain Communication Protocol will end ecosystem maximalism

    IBC is going to allow assets to move between blockchains without the high level of risk inherent to bridging. When I entered crypto, I succumbed to the contest between blockchain ecosystems, believing one had to be “better” than others. I have since realized the future of cryptocurrency is bringing with it a variety of platforms…

    LUNA triples its price sharply, with the market cap nearing $1 billion

    LUNA, the collapsed token of the Terra ecosystem, saw a price spike Friday morning. With more than tripled in price, its market cap jumped 210% within 24 hours. Spike could be tied to the ATOM ecosystem pump earlier, The Block’s researcher suggests. LUNA, a governance token of the recently collapsed Terra ecosystem, has more than…

    Moonbeam helps to swap tokens between Cosmos and Polkadot

    Moonbeam, a smart contract parachain on Polkadot, announced a partnership with Cosmos-based decentralized exchange Osmosis on July 23 to enable cross-chain token swaps between the Polkadot and Cosmos ecosystems. Simply put, this integration means it will be easy to transfer tokens between the two different blockchain ecosystems. Axelar Network will serve as the bridge infrastructure…

    Crypto strategist sees Polkadot and Avalanche as the most interesting crypto assets

    Jason Pizzino, the crypto strategist and trader, said he’s keeping a close watch on Polkadot (DOT), Avalanche (AVAX), and two more altcoins as the crypto markets continue to flash signs of strength. In a new analytic video for his 200,000 YouTube subscribers, Pizzino said he expects interoperable blockchain Polkadot to continue surging to around $50…