“Swiss entity Backed has launched its latest product, bIB01, on the Base blockchain, offering a digital engagement tool for traditional finance enthusiasts. Backed’s tokenized securities, or bTokens, represent real-world assets like corporate bond ETFs and treasury ETFs. Despite limitations for US-based investors, this marks an intriguing merger of traditional assets with digital technology.”
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SIM-Swapping Attacks on Crypto Communication Platform: A Case Study on Friend.tech
“Friend.tech, a crypto-oriented platform, has suffered a series of SIM-swapping attacks resulting in stolen digital assets. Industry firm, Manifold Trading, projects around $20 million of friend.tech’s total $50 million could be exposed to similar threats due to existing protocol setup.”
Decentralized Social Network Friend.tech Surpasses Protocol Fees by ETH 11,000: A High Risk Success
Friend.tech, a decentralized social network built on Coinbase’s Base and linked to Twitter, is gaining traction with almost ETH 11,000 in protocol fees. It currently ranks third in 24-hour fees, surpassing established platforms like OpenSea, Tron, and layer-1 & layer-2 giants such as Uniswap, Bitcoin, and MetaMask.
Blockchain’s Bloodbath: Fathoming the $332 Million September Crypto Wealth Drainage
“September 2023 heralded a significant blow to the crypto world, with a staggering $332 million lost to various exploits, scams, and hacks. The biggest loss, however, came from exploits, causing about $329.8 million damage. High-profile cyber attacks underscore the need for enhanced security in the crypto-ecosphere and highlight the potential misuse of cryptocurrency.”
Unraveling the Lazarus Group: A Deep Dive into their $47m Cryptocurrency Loot
“The North Korean Lazarus Group, a notorious hacking collective, reportedly has $47 million in cryptocurrencies, the majority in Bitcoin. Despite a surprising lack of privacy coins, their wallets are active, suggesting underreported holdings. Previously implicated in major crypto hacks, their activities question security in blockchain.”
South Korea’s Mirae Asset Securities Collabs with Polygon Labs to Tokenize Assets: Will this Disrupt the Traditional Financial Landscape?
Mirae Asset Securities collaborates with Polygon Labs to facilitate tokenization and Web3 integration with traditional finance. This alliance aims to create an infrastructure for issuing and transacting tokenized securities – translating tangible assets into blockchain-backed cryptographic tokens. The partnership anticipates reshaping capital markets by eliminating intermediaries, promising a more efficient, transparent, and inclusive global financial system.
Blockchain Revolution: Unraveling the Power of Web3 for Financial Sovereignty and Data Privacy
“Blockchain is steering a ‘digital sovereignty’ revolution through the principle of decentralization and Web3. It aims to disrupt conventional infrastructure and restore trust in traditional institutions by combating grave cybersecurity threats and enabling control over personal data. Moreover, blockchain products like cryptocurrency and tokenization could potentially transform our digital interactions and transaction methods.”
Earning Crypto Keys to Access Influencers: A Deep Dive into Friend.tech Platform
“Influencers Ricky “FaZe Banks” Bengston, Nordan “FaZe Rain” Shat, and Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag are leveraging Friend.tech, a social token platform on the Base network. The platform enables users to trade “keys” tied to their Twitter accounts for exclusive access to group chats, earning a percent of sale in ETH. The platform has seen 1.1 million keys traded in over 935,000 transactions.”
Coinbase’s Curveball: Acquiring Stake in Circle and Impact on USDC, Coupled With Emerging Legal Battles and Friend.tech’s Surprising Growth
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase acquired a minority stake in Circle Internet Financial, causing the dissolution of their Centre Consortium venture, responsible for issuing USD Coin (USDC). Despite this, Circle plans to continue in-house issuance and governance of USDC, which is expanding its support network to include six additional blockchains. Notably, no cash was involved in the transaction between Coinbase and Circle.
Privacy vs. Transparency in Blockchain: A Look at Friend.tech’s Controversial Crypto Wallet Leak
“In the blockchain sector, privacy and security are essential. However, the release of a list of crypto wallet addresses connected to Friend.tech users on a GitHub repository stirred controversial discussion. The concern arises from the potential of viewing blockchain transactions linked to those wallets. As the blockchain technology continues to infiltrate social platforms, users should remain wary of the risks associated with data visibility.”
Crypto Chaos: How BALD’s Creator Shook the Blockchain Market and the Mystery that Follows
The mysterious creator of the BALD token recently moved around $12 million in ETH back to the Ethereum network. This follows BALD’s impressive surge to an $80 million market cap followed by a 90% plunge in prices. The BALD token creator also transferred 2,100 ether to crypto exchange Kraken. Despite the market turmoil, the creator maintains that BALD is a “memecoin” with no intrinsic value.
Friend.tech Takes Social Media by Storm, but at What Cost? Blockchain Revolution or Privacy Panic?
Friend.tech, a blockchain-based social media application, presents the idea of tokenizing people’s profiles to create a marketplace where users can buy “shares” of others. Leveraging Coinbase’s layer 2 network, this revolutionary platform sparked significant interest but also raised concerns regarding data privacy and lack of project transparency.
Coinbase’s New Wave: Base Network and the Debate on Blockchain Adoption Necessity
Coinbase’s layer-2 blockchain network, Base, has seen a remarkable increase in users since its launch, with 30% reportedly being newcomers to blockchain. Despite skepticism, Base presents a promising conduit for users into Web3 protocols because of Coinbase’s huge user base. The readiness of such networks may pose risks to new adopters due to their inherent complexity and potential risks. The necessity of digital currencies is called into question, particularly in regions with a well-established banking system.
Optimism Surpasses Arbitrum in Daily Transactions: The Tale of Two Blockchains
“Blockchain layer-2 Optimism surpassed Arbitrum in daily transactions, largely thanks to the emergence of Worldcoin. Despite Optimism’s transaction rates, it trails in daily active wallets compared to Arbitrum. The competition between these two demonstrates the evolving nature and diverse directions of blockchain technology.”
Ethereum’s Rocket Pool Sees Largest Redemption of rETH Token: An Analysis
“Rocket Pool, a decentralized staking service on Ethereum, experienced its largest daily redemption of rocketpool ether (rETH) token. A trader redeemed $12.3 million of the token. rETH offers an alternative model to traditional staking, which requires a 32 ether deposit. Rocket Pool’s current total locked-in value stands at $1.88 billion, making it the second-largest liquid staking protocol.”
Riding the Disruptive Wave: The Emergence and Impact of Telegram-Based Crypto Trading Bots
Unibot, a Telegram-based trading bot, is disrupting crypto trading with its simple interface compared to decentralized exchanges like Uniswap. The bot, launched in May, has seen a 54% increase in token values and a steadily growing user base. The aggregate trading via Unibot has reached $54 million, distributing $1 million in revenues back to users. Other emerging token platforms like Wagiebot, 0xSniper, and Bridge have also experienced trading surges. While such platforms simplify trading, the inherent volatility in these budding markets is high.
From Bankruptcy to Revival: The Resilience and Struggles of Crypto Lender Voyager Digital
“Voyager Digital, a once bankrupt crypto lender, has witnessed over $250 million outflow since reinstating withdrawals on June 23rd. Despite complications and previous bankruptcy proceedings, current data sets the platform’s total holdings at $176 million in various cryptocurrencies, with an impressive Clean Asset ratio of 96.15%.”
NFT Market Chill: The Winter of Discontent in Blockchain Art Trading
The Non-Fungible Token (NFT) market, including prominent collections like Bored Ape Yacht Club and Azuki, is facing a drastic downturn with plummeting prices and declining trading volumes. The dip in enthusiasm poses a significant challenge to the future of blockchain technology and digital art.
Coinbase’s Slipping ETH Staking Market Share: Regulatory Pressure and Revenue Implications
Coinbase’s ether staking market share has dropped to 9.7% amid increasing regulatory concerns, experiencing a net outflow of $517 million. Competitors like Figment, RocketPool, and Kiln are closing the gap, highlighting challenges faced by crypto platforms subject to regulatory scrutiny.
Ethereum’s Steady Growth Amid SEC Turbulence and the Rise of Eco-Friendly Altcoins
Ethereum price remains steady at $1,800 support level, up 53% since the start of the year. With strong demand for staking and developmental progress, Ethereum may potentially reach $2,000 to $3,000 by year-end, despite regulatory challenges and market uncertainty.
Etherscan’s Advanced Filter: Unlocking On-Chain Data for Improved Accessibility & Security
Etherscan introduces an advanced filtering feature, improving on-chain data accessibility for researchers. This new feature allows efficient searches for specific information, enhancing blockchain data availability. With user feedback, Etherscan aims to perfect this system, contributing to a more transparent, accessible, and secure cryptocurrency environment.
Bridging Ethereum and Bitcoin: Revolutionizing NFTs with BRC-721E Token Standard
A new blockchain token standard by Bitcoin Miladys enables Ethereum-based NFT owners to convert their tokens into Bitcoin network-based Ordinals, bridging Ethereum and Bitcoin networks. This innovative move offers compatibility with existing wallets and has contributed to significant growth in Bitcoin Ordinals inscriptions.
Hacker Hijacks Tornado Cash, Launders Stolen Funds, and Returns Control: Exploring the Risks
The hacker who hijacked cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash returned control to its team, despite laundering stolen funds on the platform. This highlights the risks linked to privacy-enhanced solutions and Tornado Cash’s use by cybercriminals for hiding illicit transactions.
DeFi Liquidity Crisis: Canto’s Struggle Reflects Sector Challenges & Need for Innovation
Layer 1 blockchain Canto faces a 35% slump in total value locked (TVL), reflecting DeFi sector liquidity challenges. Its native token, CANTO, dropped 55% within six weeks. With a scarcity of innovation leading to copycat protocols, DeFi developers must create unique offerings to attract fragile crypto liquidity back from “get rich quick” schemes.
Reddit NFTs Approach 10 Million Holders: Real Growth or Bot Influence?
Reddit is nearing 10 million NFT avatar holders, experiencing significant growth in 2023 with an 80% increase. The platform’s NFT market capitalization is $38.4 million. However, concerns regarding bot activity influencing growth warrant caution and require addressing to ensure future sustainable growth.
Blend’s NFT Lending Surge: Market Boost or Cause for Concern?
Blend, a lending platform developed by NFT marketplace Blur, has dominated the industry with an 82% total lending volume share, amassing $308 million in its first 22 days. While this growth signifies market validation, it raises concerns about potential impact on collection prices, market stability, application of transparent practices, and increased wash trading.
Astaria’s NFT Lending Revolution: Boosting Liquidity and Simplifying Processes
Astaria, a non-fungible token (NFT) lending platform co-founded by Joseph Delong, former CTO of SushiSwap, has emerged with support for over 300,000 NFTs. By partnering with NFT appraisal service Upshot, Astaria streamlines liquidity provision and leasing processes, offering a more user-friendly lending experience and fostering growth in the Ethereum-based NFT ecosystem.
Apple Pay Integration in STEPN Game: Boosting Web3 Adoption or Just a Temporary Fix?
The move-to-earn game STEPN integrates Apple Pay as a fiat onramp for in-app purchases, expanding accessibility and eliminating the need for a crypto wallet to purchase in-game NFT assets. This strategic step aims to onboard the next 100 million users to Web3 and remove barriers to entry.
Bitcoin Ordinals Boom: Surging Fees, Growing Popularity, and Unfolding Debate
The total network fees paid for Bitcoin Ordinal minting reached 1,414 BTC ($38.2 million) on May 20, a 700% increase from April 20. Bitcoin Ordinals, developed by cross-chain wallet BitKeep, assign unique numbers to Satoshis, enabling one-of-a-kind digital assets using Bitcoin. However, this approach comes with challenges and limitations, raising concerns over Bitcoin’s evolution and long-term impact on the blockchain ecosystem.
Ethereum’s Gradual Rise vs. Alternate Crypto Investments: Analyzing Market Prospects
Ethereum’s price experiences minor fluctuations, but its long-term trajectory appears promising due to strong fundamentals and increased adoption. ETH’s recent growth and potential recovery suggest gradual gains in the market. Major institutions are trialing Ethereum-based applications, contributing to its increasing demand and price potential.
Celsius Seeks Major ETH Withdrawal from Lido: Impact on Liquidity and Platform Stability
Bankrupt crypto lending firm Celsius is seeking to withdraw 428,840 stETH ($784.7 million) from liquid staking platform Lido. Lido recently enabled withdrawals, presenting an opportunity for the struggling Celsius to retrieve its funds. The withdrawals may create liquidity concerns for Lido, but its surplus and protocol buffers are prepared to handle the substantial withdrawals, showcasing the platform’s resilience.
Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Stakes $75M ETH via Figment: Motives and Implications
Celsius Network staked nearly $75 million worth of ETH through Figment, raising questions on its motives amid ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. The crypto lender’s choice to use Figment instead of its own pool adds to the intrigue, highlighting the delicate balance between risk and reward in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sphere.