October 2022 -

Harpie Review: Can This On-Chain Firewall Solve Web3’s Security Problem?

Oct 30, 2022 Jeremy Parkinson Cryptocurrency, No picture 0

Key Takeaways Harpie is the first on-chain firewall product that protects users against common attack vectors in crypto. It works by monitoring users’ wallets and intervening in case of an attack by frontrunning malicious transactions and moving their funds to a secure non-custodial vault. While it’s not perfect, it’s one of the most promising offerings […]

What Is Aptos? Inside the New Move-Based Layer 1 Chain

Oct 23, 2022 Jeremy Parkinson Cryptocurrency, No picture 0

Key Takeaways Aptos is a new high-throughput Layer 1 blockchain that uses a novel smart contract programming language called Move. The project is considered the technological successor of Meta’s abandoned blockchain network, Diem. Due to its stated theoretical throughput of 100,000 transactions per second, Aptos has been dubbed a potential “Solana killer.” Aptos is a […]

Crypto Winter Is Rough. Here Are Five Essential Survival Tips

Oct 16, 2022 Jeremy Parkinson Cryptocurrency, No picture 0

Key Takeaways Bear markets are where the money is made, so sticking around and staying engaged is crucial for success in crypto. Second-order thinking and expected value are two instrumental mental models to use when preparing for the next leg up. Bear markets could last years, and crypto asset prices could go lower than everyone’s […]

Stablecoins: Everything You Need to Know

Oct 10, 2022 Jeremy Parkinson Cryptocurrency, No picture 0

Key Takeaways Stablecoins are blockchain tokens that are designed to hold a specific value. They typically track the price of fiat currencies like the U.S. dollar. The most common types of stablecoins are fiat-backed, overcollateralized, and algorithmic, and there are significant differences between each of them. Stablecoins play a key role in the decentralized finance […]

Four Signs a Digital Dollar Is Coming (and Why You Should Care)

Oct 09, 2022 Jeremy Parkinson Cryptocurrency, No picture 0

Key Takeaways As authorities increasingly turn their attention to crypto regulation, several signs indicate that a U.S. CBDC may be on the horizon. Authorities have warmed up to the idea in the months since President Joe Biden’s executive order directing dozens of government agencies to develop reports on crypto policy. While a CBDC would offer […]

BNB Chain’s $566M Hack: Binance Network’s Major Bridge Attack Unpacked

Oct 07, 2022 Jeremy Parkinson Cryptocurrency, No picture 0

Key Takeaways BNB Chain suffered a $566 million exploit Thursday after a hacker tricked the BSC Token Hub bridge into sending them two million BNB. The hacker took a novel approach to siphon the funds across other networks, making off with about $110 million. The BNB Chain halted the network and is weighing an asset […]

Crypto on the Ballot: Five Midterm Elections That Could Impact the Industry

Oct 06, 2022 Jeremy Parkinson Cryptocurrency, No picture 0

Key Takeaways The U.S. government is taking an increasingly aggressive stance towards crypto regulation. Some of crypto’s strongest allies at Congress are up for reelection this year. Crypto Briefing took a close look at five of the most important races in terms of their potential impact on the industry. The last two years have seen […]

How Much Energy Do NFTs Use? Less Than You May Think

Oct 01, 2022 Jeremy Parkinson Cryptocurrency, No picture 0

Key Takeaways NFTs have faced major criticism concerning their impact on the environment. Much of the criticism is rooted in a misunderstanding about how blockchains function. The major Layer 1 blockchains that serve as the main hubs for NFTs consume less energy than detractors seem to think. Ethereum cut its energy consumption by 99.95% when […]