$2.1 billion. Let that number sink in. That’s how much we — the DeFi community — have all lost collectively, and that’s just in the first half of 2025. That’s double the damages of last year, and it should be a blaring siren screaming that something is fundamentally broken on...
It was meant to be the promise of finance’s new frontier, after all. To put it frankly, we can do a lot better. Getting around all the gobbledygook and mechanics is like putting together IKEA furniture without any directions! Frustrating, to say the least. Most of us want to participate,...
Okay, let's cut the chase. 20%. That 25% number has been producing some serious hype in DeFi circles. It shows how Gyroscope has been doing compared to Uniswap and Aerodrome on ETH/USDC market on Base Chain. Twenty percent. In a world where basis points make all the difference, that’s not...
We're building castles in the clouds, folks. Glittering, pixelated palaces pledge a new utopia in which our every form can easily interchange. In this universe, imagination is unlimited, and your dog can nearly transform into you. What if the AI systems, which we’ve built to authenticate identity in cyberspaces, can’t...
DeFi. Decentralized Finance. It’s supposed to be our fintech revolution, after all, isn’t it? Untethered from the scrutinizing gaze and necessarily heavy hand of these centralized institutions. But here's the uncomfortable truth: the rush to inject AI into DeFi identity verification is a dangerous game. We’re not debating an inconvenient...
Zepeto's billion-dollar valuation, turbocharged by SoftBank's $150 million injection, is making headlines. 200 million users, over 95 million items sold – the metrics are some of the strongest, most jaw-dropping statistics out there. Millions of people are downloading to make avatars, to craft worlds and to interact in this South...
Zepeto's billion-dollar valuation, boosted by SoftBank's hefty $150 million investment, isn't just another tech headline. It's a flashing neon sign pointing directly to where the metaverse is really heading and it's not just about gaming or virtual meetings. It's about you.Personalized Identities, Universal Appeal?Zepeto, the South Korean platform where you...
The promise of decentralized finance (DeFi) has always been tantalizing: a world of accessible, transparent, and permissionless financial tools. If we’re being honest, for the average person, DeFi is still just about as user-friendly as rocket science. Might new mobile app from World Liberty Financial (WLF) be the key to...
Donald Trump. Crypto. Taken together, these two phrases should strike fear into the hearts of regulators everywhere. Simultaneously, they underwrite the aspirations of DeFi dreamers. Now, they’re inextricably linked in World Liberty Financial (WLF) and its USD1 stablecoin. It's a gamble of epic proportions, and frankly, I'm torn between thinking...
Imagine this: You've scrimped and saved for years. You’ve gone and done it—you’ve found your dream home! It’s a lovely, sun-drenched small bungalow with a huge backyard space where the kids and puppy can romp around together. You complete the dog and pony show, ink the docs, wire the money…...
The cryptocurrency industry is currently going through a deep paradigm shift. Regulatory clarity is growing, enforcement actions are changing, and institutional interest is increasing. Recent developments across the globe signal a maturing market, with jurisdictions refining their approaches to digital assets and seeking to balance innovation with risk management. Read...
Humanity Protocol opened the doors to its fast and secure decentralized ID service on June 26. The H token saw its value explode following a successful “Fairdrop” to early users and supporters. The H token, meanwhile, has seen a 40% price surge over the last 24 hours. The flood, of...
Just as Mark Zuckerberg made headlines with a big pivot to the now overly-hyped Metaverse, he’s undertaking another big pivot. He’s recently been exploring the thrilling worlds of AI and AGI (Artificial General Intelligence). After the hype and billions of dollars, Meta’s Metaverse projects—especially Horizon Worlds—have found difficulty in attracting...
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, is currently navigating a complex path, attempting to redefine his public image and position himself as a leading figure in the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence. Zuckerberg has made no secret of his desire to see Meta take the lead in artificial general intelligence (AGI)....
Calloutcoin.com aspires to remain at the forefront of the rapidly evolving marketplace of blockchain and crypto. We provide rigorous research on NFT standards, metaverse technology, digital identity solutions and the most recent DeFi innovations. Today, it's time to dive into Proof of Attendance Protocol (POAP) NFTs, a unique way to...
POAP NFTs have slowly become a unique and interesting way to verify and celebrate attendance at events. POAP Inc developed POAP in 2021 with the intention of using the tokens to reward event attendees. These tokens provide a one-of-a-kind experience to remember those special moments. Over 7,000,000 POAP NFTs have...
Switzerland-based biometric and digital ID developer TECH5 is channeling its expertise in European digital identity to drive innovation in the Global South. TECH5 had great success with creating national identity infrastructure throughout the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. Now, they’re continuing their innovation as a development force behind the...
On the AI front, Meta seems to be making all the right moves. It’s primarily focused on creating what they term “personal superintelligence.” This new initiative marks a departure from the company’s earlier metaverse-centric plans, marking a major pivot in strategy. Meta believes in an AI future that’s closely integrated...
