Author: Jeremy Ryan

Two Tunisian universities working in collaboration with the blockchain company Dar Blockchain and the Hashgraph Association are set to hold three-day hackathons. Hackathon participants are set to learn how decentralized finance (defi) can help revolutionize and make financial services widely available to Tunisian and African communities. Driving the Youth’s Adoption of Web3 Two Tunisian universities, ESPRIT University and SUP’COM University, are set to hold concurrent hackathons from Jan. 26 to 28. The objective of the hackathon is to boost the adoption and understanding of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). The hackathons are a collaborative effort between the two universities, the Tunisian…

Dmail Network is excited to integrate SubHub with the Deri Protocol. This arrangement combines Deri Protocol, a decentralized finance derivatives trading leader, and Dmail’s Web3 communication services, making it significant in DeFi. The Deri Protocol and Dmail aim to empower blockchain users. @Dmailofficial ????https://t.co/i1zcBKPoFQ pic.twitter.com/bpSoYAxsdy — Deri Protocol (@DeriProtocol) January 9, 2024 Deri Protocol Boosts Accessibility and Usability in 2023 with Web2 Integration Deri Protocol’s journey in 2023 was quite impressive. They introduced Deri V4, a groundbreaking project, as the first Layer 3. Derivatives trading over multiple blockchain networks improved user circumstances with pooled liquidity, faster execution, lower transaction costs,…

Bitcoin developers at Ninjalerts have successfully inscribed the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) emulator on a Bitcoin satoshi, marking a significant advancement in the capabilities of Bitcoin Ordinals. The project was spearheaded by the team at Ninjalerts and aims to redefine the intersection of art, gaming, and blockchain technology in the form of NFTs — essentially pushing the boundary beyond static images to something more intractable. The project also seeks to preserve digital cultural artifacts such as classic video games through Bitcoin, especially those not restricted by copyright laws. Emulators are considered legal as long as they are used to…

1/ We Inscribed the Super Nintendo on Bitcoin ????I’m happy to announce, our GitBook is officially live!88 pages of content (with images and code)Let’s dive in, and discuss our attempt to raise the technical bar for Ordinals projects going forward???????? pic.twitter.com/G0EpU38aE2— trevor.btc — b/acc (@TO) January 8, 2024Innovating PFP Ordinals for Gameplay and MoreThe main aim of this intriguing initiative is to empower users to enjoy browser-based gaming through Ordinals marketplaces and explorers, all while contributing to the preservation of classic video games.According to the Video Game History Foundation, 87% of classic games are “critically endangered”, making this project a crucial…

ChainsAtlas on Monday partnered with Singapore-based aelf to advance cross-chain interoperability between the two blockchains. The deal is also supposed to foster increased engagement within the Web3 community and the decentralized application (DAPPs) use. The collaboration comes at a time when there is a steady increase in the use of DAPPs in sectors like finance, business, etc. ChainsAtlas signs deal to provide integration of DAPPs Blockchain technology provider ChainsAtlas partnered with scalable blockchain firm AELF on Monday. Under the deal, aelf will leverage ChainsAtlas’ virtualization technology to provide the integration and migration of DAPPs from several blockchains into the aelf…

This is the ultimate guide to layer 2 airdrop farming at this moment. But first let’s start with the basics. There are 5 chains to look at in this thread. All 5 chains have secured hundreds of millions of dollars in funding from giant VCs. Historically L2 chains of this size have done airdrops worth $10-30k for the top 10% of wallets. It hasn’t always happened but the odds are ever in your favor. If you play them all then even better. First let’s start with the three basics for boosting your score. Time (although this isn’t necessary to get…

CommerceBlock is releasing Mercury Layer today, an improved version of their variation of a statechain. You can read a longer form explanation of how their Mercury statechains work here. The upgrade to Mercury Layer represents a massive improvement against the initial statechain implementation, however unlike the initial Mercury Wallet release, this is not packaged as a fully consumer ready wallet. It is being released as a library and CLI tool other wallets can integrate. Here’s a quick summary of how they work: Statechains are essentially analogous to payment channels in many ways, i.e. they are a collaboratively shared UTXO with…

Revolutionizing the digital landscape, Dmail has recently integrated with Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), a dynamic innovation by DFINITY Foundation. This integration, far from being a casual tech update, represents a seismic shift in how we perceive and interact with blockchain technology. Dmail’s decision to meld with ICP isn’t just tech gossip; it’s a bold stride towards a future where Web3 isn’t just a buzzword but a tangible reality. Enter the world of ICP – a third-generation blockchain platform that’s not just playing the game; it’s changing the rules. By allowing developers to deploy code directly onto the blockchain, ICP is…

The NFT activity of Polygon has witnessed substantial growth spurts in recent months, recently outshining Ethereum in 24-hour NFT transactions in a historic first. Evidence of the blockchain network’s successful NFT activity includes amplified NFT transactions, larger NFT trade tallies, and a significant accumulation in the preceding seven weeks. Prominent contributors to this burgeoning ecosystem are Polygon collectibles like Gas Hero Coupon NFTs, Collect Trump Cards, The Sandbox, and Genesis WildPass. Over the past month, these collections have yielded impressive results, thereby boosting Polygon’s NFT participation.The NFT network flipped not only Ethereum but also Solana as a result, hitting a mighty total…

Genopets closed out 2023 with a bang, bringing the first iteration of their player to player (p2p) marketplace to both the browser and app versions of this move to earn game. Now players can buy, sell, and trade Genopets items while on the go! Not long ago, Genopets released their in-app marketplace, opening the way for players to purchase boosts and items from Genopets directly in the app. Now they kick things up a notch by letting players sell items through the in-app marketplace as well! This update bridges the blockchain-based player economy, with players on the mobile app who…