Author: Jeremy Ryan

Blockchain As the world turns its attention to new possibilities of digital technology, blockchain platform Cardano hopes to make inroads in the pursuit of change in Africa. But the challenges are many. Cardano sets its sights on helping transform a continent’s financial landscape. In this article, we will dive into how this blockchain platform aims to reshape Africa’s economy, unlocking opportunities for growth and prosperity through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions. Blockchain for a Brighter Future Cardano, an ambitious blockchain platform, has ventured into Africa with several goals. By leveraging partnerships in identity management, supply-chain tracking, and financial inclusion, it…

Blockchain technology is transforming the gaming industry, and Guild of Guardians is a prime example of this evolution. This mobile RPG combines captivating gameplay, stunning visuals, and blockchain-powered elements to create an immersive Play-to-Earn experience.In this comprehensive analysis, we’ll explore the key components, tokenomics, and future prospects of Guild of Guardians, revealing why it’s poised to disrupt the gaming landscape.Guild of Guardians: Concept and VisionGuild of Guardians is a multiplayer online role-playing game (RPG) designed for mobile devices, tapping into the massive and ever-growing mobile gaming market. At its core, the game utilizes blockchain technology to enable true digital ownership…

Blockchain Storing files on the blockchain is a crucial topic of discussion among blockchain enthusiasts and developers. While it is technically possible to store files directly on the blockchain, it is not a practical approach due to high costs and limitations in storage capacity. Let’s explore alternative solutions for storing files in a decentralized and cost-effective manner using blockchain technology. Contents hide 1 Why storing files directly on the blockchain is not feasible 1.1 The Cost of Storing 1kb on Ethereum 1.2 The Cost of Storing 1MB on Ethereum 2 Storing files in a decentralized way 3 Decentralized storage networks…

Blockchain Modular blockchain startup Astria has secured $5.5 million in its latest seed funding round led by Maven 11. The project aims to alleviate censorship concerns commonly faced by budding blockchain networks with what’s known as “shared sequencing.” Other investors who participated in the round include 1kx, Delphi Ventures and Lemniscap. There’s two dominant blockchain architectures in crypto today: monolithic and modular. Astria wants to help decentralize the latter. Popular networks Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana are monolithic blockchains. This means one blockchain is designed to handle all services, including executing transactions, ordering data and verifying information. Modular architecture is designed…

NFT A new NFT decentralized crypto exchange (DEX) co-founded by an industry angel investor whose resume includes stints at Coinbase and CoinMarketCap is hitting Ethereum’s mainnet today. Spencer Yang has become the public face behind Collection.XYZ. Yang, who also co-founded Singapore-based NFT infrastructure startup Gomu, told Blockworks in an exclusive interview that the Collection.XYZ’s operations and trading setup has already been audited externally. Institutional and retail interest in decentralized platforms to trade cryptoassets has been on the uptick so far in 2023, bolstered in the US by a series of CFTC and SEC crackdowns that have amped up the pressure…

NFT Sales of former President Donald Trump’s NFT collection jumped by 133% on Tuesday, hours before his expected arraignment in Manhattan. Nearly $37,000 worth of the Trump-emblazoned digital cards changed hands in the last 24 hours, according to CryptoSlam data. The price swing comes as Trump is set to be arraigned in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York this afternoon. The former president, who is running to reclaim his old job, was indicted by a grand jury last week likely over alleged hush money payments to porn actress Stormy Daniels. Still, the price spike is…

Tollan Worlds prepares to hold a free mint for their Genesis Avatar NFTs. But in addition to the usual methods of acquiring a whitelist spot through raffles and giveaways, players must also complete a game level to create their Marks of Fate, which later open up the mint for the Genesis Avatars! Tollan Worlds is giving away whitelist spots for their upcoming, free, Genesis Avatar mint. Interested parties can acquire a spot through the usual ways such as Twitter contests, Discord events, partnership giveaways, etc. But no matter how players acquire a spot, they still have to play to earn…

NFT The mid-‘90s playground sensation is back in action: POGs are making a comeback, this time pairing the physical milk caps and slammers with NFT discs and an online game. POGs first entered Web3 about a year ago, first launching on the Solana blockchain with a handful of collections, including digital collectibles featuring Solana’s Okay Bears project. But this week, POGs will make the jump over to Ethereum with a new NFT mint that corresponds with the debut of an online version of the classic POG-slamming game experience. “Now that we’re going to Ethereum, it does feel like we’re kind…

The official Donald Trump NFT collection has experienced a resurgence in sales and popularity as the former president heads to court to answer criminal charges. As a result, the floor price has soared by 24% as of April 2nd, to as high as 0.6 ETH ($1,023), with the indictment clearly renewing interest in the controversial NFTs.Launched in December, the Trump NFTs initially drew skepticism from the crypto community. However, the project gained traction as it briefly topped sales charts, with many people purchasing the NFTs either out of admiration for Trump or ironically. Initially minted at $99 each, the 45,000…

Blockchain As the world becomes increasingly digital, communication has become more critical than ever before. But with the rise of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, the need for secure and decentralized communication channels has become more pressing. To address this need, several cryptocurrency firms are working to build a secured Web3 communication layer for users and developers. In a recent press release, Mailchain, a blockchain-based email communication platform, has announced an integration with NEAR Protocol, a leading layer-1 protocol, to develop a secured communication layer for Web3 users. This partnership aims to provide a more secure, decentralized, and scalable email communication…