$200 million. That's the headline grabber, isn't it? Katana, the shiny new DeFi-first layer-2 on polygon has this “productive TVL.” But hold on a second, don’t let yourself get sucked into the counts distraction so soon. Are we really upon a new era of efficient DeFi? Or are we just...
Wall Street is about to get schooled. For more than four decades, it has functioned under a rigged set of rules that only advantage the insiders. A new force is emerging, one powered by blockchain and fueled by a desire for a more equitable financial system: tokenized stocks. Forget about...
Imagine it—your customizable digital twin walking through an immersive, bustling, cyberpunk-like, metaverse-inspired city. Since it’s in-game currency earned from going on adventures, it only buys you 0.000001 of a tokenized Tesla share! Sounds like science fiction? Think again. When compared to the past availability of tokenized stocks, this recent surge...
Let's be real. All this Metaverse talk from Meta? It's a smokescreen. A very shiny, very expensive smokescreen. You see the headlines: Meta investing billions in AI, building immersive virtual worlds, pushing voice technology. Everyone assumes it's all about the Metaverse. I’m here to break the news that’s just not...
Are you excited about the metaverse? Or instead, does the idea of it leave you with a sense of slow-burning dread? Meta, with its massive cash reserves – a staggering $126 billion just sitting there in Q1 2025 – and a relentless pursuit of AI dominance, is betting big on...
DeFi was supposed to deliver the financial revolution, making every transaction invisible from the watchful gaze of the state and big tech. Revolutions, like mirrors, are sometimes long in showing their unintended consequences. We’re looking into DeFi’s reflective dark mirror, and what’s looking back is not so beautiful. The search...
That's how some still describe DeFi. Yet the saloons are awash with corrupt gain – almost $19 billion since 2011. We created this decentralized utopia on transparency, on the belief that public ledgers would create the trust we all needed. As it turns out, that’s an open invitation for very...
You've probably heard the narrative: CEXs are embracing DeFi, expanding access, innovating for the future. Sounds nice, doesn't it?CEXs are scared. Scared of competition, scared of a decentralized internet, scared of an ordered world where their intermediaries are no longer a requirement. They're reacting, yes, but their moves into "CeDeFi"...
The crypto landscape is morphing. It’s not quite so simple “us versus them” between centralized exchanges (CEXs) and decentralized finance (DeFi) anymore. Even the titans of the CEX world—notably Binance, Coinbase, and Bybit—have jumped into the DeFi pool. They’re not just telling a story, they’re creating something extraordinary. CeDeFi. But...
The metaverse. A shimmering promise of interconnected digital realms. But beneath the slick surface lies a chilling vulnerability: identity theft on steroids. We're not just talking about stolen credit card numbers; we're talking about the potential theft of your very self.Is Your Avatar Really You?Think about it. Your avatar. Your...
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...
