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“We don’t see killer apps because blockchain structure is not reliable today”: Lava Network core contributor

By not having a strong infrastructure with RPC node runners, many blockchains can offer good services today, says Yair Cleper.

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68% of Runes are in the red — Are they really an upgrade for Bitcoin?

NFT Sales Dip by Over 25% as Bitcoin Dominates a Cooling Market

NFT Sales Dip by Over 25% as Bitcoin Dominates a Cooling MarketRecent data over a seven-day period ending April 21, 2024, shows that non-fungible token (NFT) sales have declined by 25.48%, totaling approximately $236.96 million. Bitcoin dominated the NFT market this week, contributing $111.8 million to the overall sales since April 14. NFT Sales Tumble This week, NFT revenues fell 25.48% compared to the previous week. […]

68% of Runes are in the red — Are they really an upgrade for Bitcoin?

Nigerian Blockchain-Based Payment Startup, Ivorypay, Partners With Stablecoin Issuer, Tether

Nigerian Blockchain-Based Payment Startup, Ivorypay, Partners With Stablecoin Issuer, TetherA Nigerian startup specializing in blockchain-based payments and remittances has entered into a partnership arrangement with the stablecoin issuer Tether. The arrangement is expected to extend the benefits of stable digital transactions to a larger number of consumers and businesses across the African continent. Ivorypay, Tether Partnership Aims to Boost User Confidence Ivorypay, a Nigerian […]

68% of Runes are in the red — Are they really an upgrade for Bitcoin?

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Releases Digital Currency Consultation Paper

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Releases Digital Currency Consultation PaperThe Reserve Bank of Zealand has said the proposed digital version of the country’s physical cash would provide universal access to central bank money, either in physical cash or digital form. According to the central bank, the digital version will not only be government-backed but will also be denominated in the local currency. Universal Access […]

68% of Runes are in the red — Are they really an upgrade for Bitcoin?

Legendary Boxer Mike Tyson Joins Blockchain Social Network

Legendary Boxer Mike Tyson Joins Blockchain Social NetworkBoxing legend Mike Tyson has become an ambassador for the blockchain-based social networking app, Ready to Fight. Tyson describes Ready to Fight as a boxing-centric social network that assists boxers and the boxing community with their business needs. RTF Aims to Revolutionize the Boxing Ecosystem Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has joined the Web3 […]

68% of Runes are in the red — Are they really an upgrade for Bitcoin?

Tether Launches USDT on Ton Blockchain, Giving the Stablecoin Access to Telegram Messaging Platform’s Userbase

Tether Launches USDT on Ton Blockchain, Giving the Stablecoin Access to Telegram Messaging Platform’s Userbase

Stablecoin issuer Tether (USDT) is launching its dollar-pegged asset over The Open Network (TON), giving it access to the user base of the popular messaging platform Telegram. In a new article, Tether says that it is launching both USDT and Tether Gold (XAUT), its gold-backed crypto asset, over the layer-1 protocol TON, bringing its total […]

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68% of Runes are in the red — Are they really an upgrade for Bitcoin?

Mapping on the blockchain, explained

Utilizing blockchain-based mapping enables decentralized storage of huge data, resolving latency concerns during data access and sharing.

The global positioning system (GPS) calculates a person’s location, merges it with their environment, and displays it live on their mobile device via a real-time interface. Blockchain-based systems make it transparent and resistant to interference.

Using GPS-based navigation devices has become ubiquitous. People use tools such as Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and Foursquare, which rely on GPS. However, these services are plagued by a common fault — centralization — which makes them prone to opaque functioning and a central point of failure when it comes to hacking.

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68% of Runes are in the red — Are they really an upgrade for Bitcoin?

Transaction Fees Soar on Bitcoin Network as Network Braces for Halving

Transaction Fees Soar on Bitcoin Network as Network Braces for HalvingAccording to recent data, bitcoin transaction fees have significantly increased since the first week of April. Metrics show that the average fee has escalated to 133 satoshis per virtual byte or $19.48 per transaction. Bitcoin Fees Climb Steadily as Runes Protocol Launch Nears The cost of sending bitcoin (BTC) onchain is climbing, with the halving […]

68% of Runes are in the red — Are they really an upgrade for Bitcoin?