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Blockchain The Horizen network is expected to undergo a node upgrade on June 7, developers confirmed earlier this week on GitHub. Per Messari data, the hard fork has been scheduled on Horizen mainnet at block 1,363,115, estimated to arrive on Jun. 7, 2023, at approximately 13:00 UTC. Node operators have been asked to update to Zen v4.0.0 before May 31, 2023. The upgrade would bring enhancements to Horizen’s sidechain version 2 and fix minor bugs encountered in the current node version. Sidechains refer to independent networks that operate atop a main blockchain, such as Horizen in this case. These are…

Blockchain After much anticipation, the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) has been integrated into the mainnet of Zilliqa, a high-performance blockchain platform. For Zilliqa and its ecosystem, this integration marks a major step forward since it improves scalability, interoperability, and developer acceptance. To put it simply, the EVM is a runtime environment for the Ethereum blockchain that allows for the execution of smart contracts. It has powered a robust ecosystem of dApps, tokens, DeFi protocols, and NFTs on Ethereum, and has been important in the platform’s development and widespread acceptance. ???? Interested in learning more about the expanding ecosystem of @zilliqa…

NFT Bitcoin ordinals have officially disrupted the NFT market, with the gap between bitcoin NFT and Ethereum NFT daily volumes getting slimmer by the day. Yesterday, Bitcoin NFT sales volume sat at $14,368,075, just $400,000 or 2.45% shy of Ethereum’s $14,729,129. More than 7.7 million inscriptions have been added to the Bitcoin blockchain to date. Sales of at least two bitcoin NFT collections have even pulled ahead of the Bored Ape Yacht Club collection with the bitcoin “Space Pepe” currently topping the charts. Bored Apes are lagging some way behind in sixth place. Ethereum NFTs are crashing while Bitcoin Ordinals…

NFT One of the pressing issues in education is fake credentials. On May 18, the Washington Post reported that there are about 2,800 people who purchased their credentials without attending the proper classes. They were able to pass the National Council Licensure Examination in the United States. Authorities are now trying to find these people. The rise of fake credentials and teachers being undervalued and underpaid are some of the recurring problems that the education sector continues to face. Cointelegraph went on a mission to see if nonfungible tokens (NFT) can provide a solution to these headaches found in the…

beginner Cryptocurrencies have become a hot topic in the world of finance, with Bitcoin being the most well-known. However, there are many other cryptocurrencies out there, each with its own unique features and benefits. Dash is one such cryptocurrency that has been making waves in the industry. In this article, we will take a closer look at Dash, exploring what it is, how it works, and what makes it stand out from the crowd. Whether you’re a seasoned cryptocurrency investor or a beginner, understanding Dash is essential if you want to stay ahead of the game. So let’s dive in…

NFT The latest NFT report by DappRadar shows that Ethereum’s dominance of the NFT market when it comes to NFT sales has slipped to just 5.7%. DappRadar also highlighted that the drop in Ethereum’s NFT sales dominance shows that the blockchain is primarily used by the NFT aristocracy. The report reveals that Solana is right behind Ethereum, bagging the second spot with a trading volume of $22.7 million. The Solana blockchain represents 6.7% of the total NFT trading volume. It also has a 13% share of total NFT sales. With a remarkable trading volume of $18.2 million and an impressive…

Blockchain Metaverse-focused blockchain MultiversX, formerly known as Elrond, is teaming up with crypto browser Opera to integrate support for its growing ecosystem. Opera users can explore the decentralized internet with the MultiversX network integrated into the browser’s interface. Users will also be able to transact with its native tokens EGLD or ESDT, connect to MultiversX-based non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and access decentralized applications built on the network. Beniamin Mincu, CEO of MultiversX, told CoinDesk that integrating the network into Opera gives users a more accessible path into the Web3 ecosystem. “By being integrated into the Opera browser suite, MultiversX is leveraging…

NFT DIBA, a new marketplace meant for exchanging Bitcoin-based NFTs, went live on Thursday, the firm said in an e-mail to CoinDesk. The marketplace will allow users to trade any asset issued on Bitcoin smart contracts on layer 2 networks, such as Lightning Network. DIBA also released a Bitcoin-only wallet – which can store music files and art – in partnership with crypto miner Hut 8 Mining (HUT). Recently, Bitcoin-based tokens and assets have seen a frenzy of new players entering the field with new features to attract users. The most notable was the hype driven by the Ordinals Protocol…

Blockchain Australia’s stock market operator has decided to abandon its plans of rebuilding its software platform using blockchain technology, marking a significant rejection of the once-celebrated concept that gained prominence through its association with cryptocurrencies. The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) caused frustration among market participants in November when it decided to pause the rebuild of its comprehensive trading, settlement and clearing software based on decentralized computing. An external review concluded that after seven years of development, significant rework was necessary. Following the initial pause, the company has indicated that it is exploring alternatives for a new attempt to rebuild its…

Enigmatic gods of the Antarctic region, the immortal Pudgy Penguins, have dropped an absolute banger. Fresh from the icy tundra, the sharp dressed NFT mainstay has launched its very own toy collection and ‘Pudgy World’ social hub.As of May 19, Pudgy fans worldwide can purchase a series of ‘community licensed’ physical toys from the Amazon e-commerce behemoth and other stores around the globe. The sweet new desirables come in a number of guises, allowing customers to acquire Pudgy Penguins figures, plush toys, igloos and more. Each coming with its own adoption card, birth certificate and loot-box in the newly discovered…