The Ethereum landscape is no doubt an intimidating, confusing and sepperated kingdom right? So many L2s, all in intense competition against each other, leading to siloed pools of liquidity. It’s not unlike the ancient Irish clans. Every clan is rich and powerful within their own territory, but much of the...
Forget the hype. Sure, everyone's screaming about the metaverse and how it's the next big thing. NVIDIA, Accenture, Globant – the usual suspects are once again being paraded out as the magic beans. Boasting from MarketBeat aside, their stock screener, meanwhile, analysts are still whispering sweet nothings about MarketBeat growth...
That’s the beauty of decentralized finance (DeFi) — it’s a rapidly changing space, where innovative solutions are created to address current problems. Liquidity fragmentation is the biggest challenge in DeFi right now. Second, it adds to the liquidity fragmentation across chains and protocols, resulting in a highly inconvenienced user journey...
Ethereum’s DeFi ecosystem must seem like a DJ with a busted mixer to many these days. Wonderful tracks (protocols), but the liquidity’s windowing across all mediums, leading to a fragmented listening experience. We've got a serious fragmentation problem. Can Unichain, the new kid on the block, lay down the beat...
After months of testing and anticipation, Unichain has officially launched its mainnet, bringing a new paradigm to decentralized finance (DeFi) on Ethereum. Unichain, which was created using the OP Stack, is an important element of the Superchain. As a liquidity hub, its internal DEX makes interactions between various OP Stack...
The whispers are getting louder, aren't they? Bitcoin DeFi is transforming. Institutional money is flooding in. ETFs are smoothing the path. But beneath the surface of "progress," a chilling question lingers: are we selling Bitcoin's soul for a seat at the Wall Street table?Is "Digital Gold" Really Gold?They call it...
Imagine this: You're crammed into a sweltering co-working space in Singapore, the air thick with the smell of instant noodles and raw ambition. Monitors glow with lines of code, a symphony of clicks and taps fills the room… Here’s why this tech conference is different from the others. It’s a...
Forget the technical jargon for a minute. Forget the pie-in-the-sky promises. The future of Bitcoin DeFi, its very survival as a force to be reckoned with, hinges on one thing: preserving the rebel spirit.You see, Bitcoin didn’t come from a corporate incubator. And it certainly wasn’t dreamt up by a...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has some great news! They’ve moved their highly anticipated roundtable on tokenization from June 6 to June 9. Current registrants have already been informed of the switch. The event has been spearheaded by Commissioner Hester M. Peirce and her Crypto Task Force. As they...
The Bitcoin space has grown well beyond the basic peer-to-peer transaction that it was designed for. Decentralized Finance (DeFi) has quickly made its mark as a transformative force, looking to tap into novel possibilities on top of the Bitcoin network. The increasing involvement of institutional investors is sparking debate: Is...
For any online journalism venture in the fast-paced digital media environment, sustainability lies in creative thinking. One unexpected player is stepping into the ring with a novel approach: a Facebook group is using Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) to publish its articles. This step is more than just a creative publicity stunt....
Okay, let's address the elephant in the digital room: a Facebook group, "What's Going on Quad Cities," is now more than just a Facebook group. It’s a new website publishing local news through the power of NFTs. And the question everyone's whispering is: Is this brilliant, or bonkers?NFTs and News:...
Knowing that IT services integration is essential today with such a rapidly advancing digital climate. Moreover, Jan Vanhaecht, a leading expert in the field, vigorously champions a more holistic approach to security. He works on Enterprise Security Architecture, cloud smart integration and secure software development disciplines including DevSecOps practices. In...
Having to remain compliant with regulations such as GDPR and SWIFT CSP can sometimes be as complicated as a maze. With the right guidance, businesses can find innovative ways to address these challenges while seizing new opportunities to drive growth and build trust. Industry experts, such as Jan Vanhaecht, teach...
We’ve all been there. Or you’re waiting on hold with a government agency. On the other hand, you’re fighting with an awful website that seems designed to prevent you from finding the information you want. It's infuriating, and frankly, insulting. It erodes our trust in the same places that are...
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, cyber transformation has become a critical imperative for organizations across all industries. It's no longer just about protecting data; it's about enabling business growth and innovation while mitigating risks. Jan Vanhaecht is one of the leading voices in this space, urging for a more...
In the rapidly-changing landscape of digital security, being one step ahead of those who may do you harm is not optional. Deloitte’s Jan Vanhaecht is on the cutting edge, leading organizations in the adoption of a Zero Trust security model. This whole of government approach is intended to safeguard sensitive...
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is at the forefront of developing these guidelines. These standards provide organizations with a practical framework for successfully implementing the nuances of digital identity. NIST aims to strike a crucial balance: robust security measures and a seamless, positive user experience. This balancing...
