April 12, 2023
0x (ZRX) –a lot of DEXs in one place
Many crypto users value the use of decentralized exchanges (DEXs) for carrying out trades without needing to turn over their private keys to custodial wallets. The common problem, however, is they encounter issues concerning available liquidity, often resulting in transaction delays and slippage. This is just one of the problems associated with DEXs that 0x […]
April 12, 2023
Dai (DAI)–the ‘unbiased’ stablecoin
As an up-and-coming technology, cryptocurrencies still come with plenty of volatility as prices fluctuate along with demand and user adoption. This is why stablecoins were created to give users a more reliable way for transacting value exchanges through the blockchain. Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies that are pegged to a real-world currency (often the US dollar) and […]
December 14, 2022
BADGER – bringing Bitcoin into the wild frontier of DeFi
You may wonder where Bitcoin (BTC) fits in the world of decentralized finance (DeFi) given that the different decentralized applications (dApps) are built on other blockchains like Ethereum and Solana. Bitcoin after all, despite being the most popular cryptocurrency, has no smart contract functionality. This is where BadgerDAO (BADGER) comes in as a decentralized autonomous […]
November 21, 2022
Storj (STORJ) – the decentralized cloud storage network
In today’s sharing economy, there are always a number of options for earning a little extra income with the things you already own. You can rent out your spare room on AirBNB, or sign up as a Grab driver if you own a car. Even if you only own a bike, you could even make […]
November 18, 2022
1inch (1INCH) – the one-punch DEX aggregator
The world of decentralized finance (DeFi) can be very overwhelming at first given the options across numerous DeFi platforms and different blockchain networks. For example, you may want to buy a particular cryptocurrency, but are unsure of which platform to use given the varying exchange rates and available liquidity across different decentralized exchanges (DEXs). The […]
November 16, 2022
Chiliz (CHZ) – bringing sports fans closer to the game
There is no question that the sports industry is a lucrative global market as sports figures, athletes, and teams carry the support of billions of fans from all over the world. However, most teams and sporting leagues don’t necessarily have any platforms for the fans to be able to have a voice in influencing the […]
October 21, 2022
Ethereum Classic (ETC) – the “original” Ethereum
A blockchain is an incredibly secure network due to its decentralized design and the transparency and immutability of its ledger. This means that blockchains like Ethereum (ETH) do not rely on a centralized server or database, but instead distribute the responsibility across their network nodes who work together through consensus algorithms in making sure that […]
July 28, 2022
TRON (TRX)–the token for the decentralized web
The internet was originally imagined as a digital world where content isn’t controlled by a single entity, where users don’t have to worry about censorship or paying for access. However, this original conceptualization of the World Wide Web still hasn’t actually been realized, especially with the emergence of internet tech giants such as Google, Facebook, […]
July 28, 2022
How Yield Guild Games (YGG) can give gamers a boost
The word “guild” originated from medieval times to refer to craftsmen or merchants who gathered themselves in honor-bound bands to hone and preserve their skills and knowledge. Fast forward to the age of online gaming and the tradition has taken on a somewhat different meaning–this time among gamers who team together online to finish quests […]
July 27, 2022
Tether’s Euro-backed stablecoin (EURT)
When it comes to market prices, much of the world thinks in terms of the US dollar and cryptocurrency is no exception. In fact, the top stablecoins by market capitalization are all pegged to the dollar, with Tether (USDT) occupying the top spot–a post it has held since it was launched, being the world’s very first stablecoin. What a lot of people […]