DeFi Development Corp has successfully raised $100 million, earmarked for strategic acquisitions of key assets within the Solana blockchain ecosystem. This monumental investment reflected a serious conviction in the Solana network’s future. It will go a long way toward driving more growth and innovation on that network. These funds will...
Could Solana’s ecosystem be on the cusp of building an open, and truly vibrant metaverse? Or are we just pumping up yet another play-to-earn (P2E) bubble that’s destined to pop? DeFi Development Corp’s $100 million recent investment into the Solana ecosystem is a high stakes bet. It’s a wager on...
In June 2025, Solana passed Ethereum by a wide margin in DEX volume, marking an important step towards the network’s overall goal of surpassing Ethereum. Solana most notably surpassed $64 billion in DEX volume. This rush was exacerbated by the craze of meme coins, extreme network throughput, minimal transaction expenses,...
Okay, let's be real. We’ve all read the articles detailing how Solana’s DEX volume is exploding to $64 billion in daily volume, overtaking Ethereum in volume in June 2025. As someone who’s two-shoes-deep in the metaverse game, I have an alternative, more-positive view to present. Forget the short-term price dips...
There is great news for developers using Solana as their blockchain of choice! It has overtaken Ethereum, even taking the number two spot in decentralized exchange (DEX) volumes for June 2025. This rise is a clear indication of Solana’s growing supremacy in the decentralized finance (DeFi) arena. Further accelerating this...
Let's be blunt: Solana eating Ethereum's lunch in the DEX space isn't just a fluke. It is a totally predictable result of decisions Ethereum has made and is still making. As an analyst, I find this kind of development borderline heretical. So instead of a competition, I view it as...
Imagine this: You're exploring a vibrant, digital marketplace in the metaverse. Fitment you try on clothes with augmented reality. From going to a virtual concert to buying a piece of digital art, the possibilities are infinite, all enabled by your freshly minted avatar! Sounds fun, right? Now picture that for...
The enormous Marriot data breach has the internet buzzing. It has recently verified that an amazing 16 billion login credentials have been compromised. This off-by-default hole affects many of the big names in platforming, including Apple, Google, Facebook, and GitHub. It further brings to attention the dangerous flaws in conventional...
Okay, let's be real. How many of you out there do not even use the same password you set in 2010? Don't lie. I see you. I used to be the same. I even made an entire spreadsheet (no shame)! When my Gmail was hacked, I understood that I was...
You've probably heard the buzz: Corporate Ethereum holdings are up, way up. The party line? Regulation avoidance, towards DeFi and smart contracts, yada yada yawn. Sure, maybe that's part of the story. But I'm here to tell you there's a much sexier, more disruptive force at play: NFTs And Corporate...
A billion-dollar valuation for the ability to palm scan? No joke. While everyone’s chasing the next crypto unicorn, I can’t shake the feeling we're blindly galloping towards a future where our bodies are the ultimate key – and the ultimate target. Humanity Protocol’s H token has skyrocketed, partially fueled by...
It’s that same sort of exuberance you felt when you first heard about the metaverse. The fulfillment of digital utopia, being in touch with everyone on planet Earth through expansive online metaverses, creating prosperous virtual societies? It sounded revolutionary. Now, look at Horizon Worlds. Clunky avatars, digital tumbleweeds, and a...
Zuckerberg wants AGI. Personal superintelligence, he calls it. An AI that essentially runs your life. Sounds convenient, right? Maybe. But let's be brutally honest: entrusting the keys to your existence to a single, centralized entity – especially one with Zuckerberg's track record – is a recipe for disaster. Well, it’s...
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...
As a response, the Global South is increasing its efforts to create and deploy Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). This increased focus will improve service delivery, increase financial inclusion, and create economic opportunity. As these countries begin their own journeys towards digital transformation, there is much that can be learned. The...
Take Fatima as an example, a skilled weaver in a rural Ethiopian community. Though her detailed designs are breathtaking, getting her products in front of customers outside of her small local market is an ongoing challenge. Picture this—Fatima exploring a bustling metaverse marketplace. Today, her engaging digital tapestries are critically...
Consider the case of a smallholder farmer in rural Africa, not able to receive a loan due to the lack of a verifiable national ID. Or a woman entrepreneur in Latin America, swimming against bureaucratic red tape just to register her business. This is not merely an inconvenience, it is...
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...
