Author: Jeremy Ryan

In the ever-evolving blockchain landscape, few platforms have made as significant an impact as Async Art. Launched in 2020, Async Art quickly became a hub for innovative artists and musicians, offering a unique platform for creative expression.The platform’s unique selling point was its dynamic approach to digital art. Artists were empowered to create multi-layered, constantly evolving pieces that could evolve over time or be influenced by collectors. This interactive aspect set Async Art apart from other platforms in the blockchain art space.Key Features and InnovationsOne of Async Art’s most significant contributions to the Web3 community was the Blueprints system. This tool provided artists…

The Gray Boys open up their Proxy marketplace, allowing holders of Gray Boys NFTs the ability to borrow NFTs owned by the Gray Boys DAO, and also offering a feature where holders of some NFT collections can put their NFTs up for rental! The Gray Boys proxy utility takes a major step forward with the introduction of the new Proxy Marketplace. This market allows any holder of a Gray Boys NFT the ability to borrow any of a number of NFTs from the Gray Boys DAO Vault! The only caveat to this utility is that you will need to install…

Institutional investors are courageously treading new ground, boldly stepping into the world of Bitcoin Ordinals as the introduction of the protocol’s inaugural managed fund ‘Unbroken Chain’ went live to raise $5 million.Spearheaded by Consolidated Trading’s L.Asher Corson, the liquid trading treasury has garnered significant support from the creator of the BRC-20 token standard, Domo; Ordinals’ former communications director, Isabel Foxen Duke, and BTC Inc.’s UTXO Management.Already, contributions have hit more than $1.5 million, bolstered by the acquirement of Bitcoin Rock, obtained on September 20 for a weighty $85,000 (3 BTC).Unbroken Chain’s Unique Funding ApproachThe Unbroken Chain fund boldly asserts itself…

Pop Social has embarked on a new journey by becoming a part of Chainlink BUILD. With this alliance, Pop Social envisions strengthening its Web3 social media framework by integrating with Chainlink’s unparalleled oracle functionalities, superior technical assistance, and fortified crypto-economic protection. In return, Pop Social pledges to offer various benefits to the Chainlink ecosystem, encompassing service charges and additional perks for both the community and stakeholders. A Leap Towards Widespread Web3 Social Media Acceptance With Chainlink’s extensive support and secure offchain solutions, Pop Social aims to magnify its visibility, drive the widespread acceptance of Web3 social platforms, and pioneer the…

Big banks are racing to adopt blockchain’s leading use case, with Standard Chartered and Deutsche Bank the latest to trial stablecoin payments. Stablecoins are arguably one of the leading use cases for blockchain technology, with a combined market capitalization of over $100 billion. The world’s biggest banks recognize the opportunity embedded in stablecoins and have been keen to adopt the technology. On Monday, SC Ventures, the development arm of banking giant Standard Chartered and Germany’s Deutsche Bank, announced the completion of a stablecoin payments trial. The banks executed the proof of concept (PoC) using the Universal Digital Payments Network (UDPN).…

Blocknative CEO and co-founder Matt Cutler says that over the past six months, private orders — transactions which do not appear in the public mempool but then do appear on-chain — grew from about 2% to 15% of all transactions on the Ethereum network. He expects about half of all transactions to be private in a year or so. Designed as a “mechanism of protection,” he explains, the innovation has spawned some unintended consequences. On the 0xResearch podcast (Spotify/Apple), Cutler explains the reasoning for private transactions: “You’re trying to avoid some of these concerns about adverse settlement and your transaction…

Summary Scroll’s mainnet launch has attracted significant traction, with over $15 million in Total Value Locked (TVL) and over 84,500 unique addresses. The network has processed over 90 million transactions across 9 million blocks and generated 280,000 ZK proofs during its testing phase. Scroll prioritizes security by using battle-tested cryptographic libraries, undergoing regular code audits, and maintaining a bug bounty program. Scroll aims to enhance Ethereum’s scalability through zero-knowledge technology and EVM compatibility, competing with other zkEVM solutions like Polygon, Immutable, zkSync, and StarkWare. Barely six days since its mainnet launch, Ethereum Layer 2 network Scroll is attracting significant capital…

The artificial intelligence (AI) market is becoming one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. According to market research firm Next Move Strategy Consulting, the current AI market is valued at nearly $100 billion and is projected to grow exponentially. Given this, it comes as no surprise that chatbots using AI are also on the rise. Recent findings from Precedence Research show that the global chatbot market size reached $840 million in 2022. AI chatbots for Web3 developers in the works As opportunities around AI and chatbots flourish within various industries, the Web3 sector has also started to capitalize on…

DeSpread, a blockchain consulting firm, has joyfully revealed a significant partnership with Ryder, the next-gen hardware wallet. The partnership is meant to promote the digital asset self-custody culture in Korea. Through this collaboration, DeSpread aims to collaborate with Ryder in devising market strategies for the introduction of Ryder’s product suite in the Asian market. DeSpread is confident that leveraging its extensive Web3 network will facilitate Ryder’s alignment with the preferences of Web3 users. Ryder’s Journey to Simplify Web3 Wallet Experience and Collaborative Growth Ryder, an upcoming hardware wallet, strives to simplify the complex user experience encountered by existing web3 wallet…

Deutsche Telekom MMS joins the MultiversX Network as a validator, to verify transactions, create blocks and protect the network from attacks. The Deutsche Telekom partnership will enable fast, secure and cost-effective Web3 applications. Communications giant Deutsche Telekom works with MultiversX for Web3 adoption As a validator, Deutsche Telekom MMS plays an important role. The company ensures that the blockchain network remains secure and trustworthy. The basis for this is Deutsche Telekom’s own multi-cloud strategy, high-performance infrastructure, 24/7 maintenance by experts and a wealth of experience in managed networks. MultiversX has created a highly scalable, efficient and secure blockchain architecture capable…