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Base Dominates Developer Activity Amidst Layer-2 Competition

Base Dominates Developer Activity Amidst Layer-2 Competition

• Metaverse

Base, the Layer-2 blockchain incubated by Coinbase, is still showing strong developer activity. Yet lately, it has experienced a big decrease in contract generation. Base has already generated an astounding 6.9 million new contract addresses over the last week alone. This accomplishment cements its unrivaled dominance in blockchain development. This...

Biometrics Take Flight IATA's One ID Initiative Poised to Revolutionize Air Travel

Biometrics Take Flight IATA's One ID Initiative Poised to Revolutionize Air Travel

• Digital ID

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is spearheading a transformative initiative called One ID, poised to revolutionize air travel through the digitalization of admissibility and contactless travel experiences. One ID aims to streamline passenger journeys by leveraging biometric data for identification, offering a seamless and efficient airport experience. One ID...

Is Base's Developer Lead Fool's Gold? The Layer-2 Reality

Is Base's Developer Lead Fool's Gold? The Layer-2 Reality

• Callout

We've all seen the headlines: Base is the place to be for developers. Coinbase's Layer-2 solution is supposedly eating everyone's lunch. The real question, though, is whether we are being taken for a ride by a digital will-o’-the-wisp. Is that rapid growth really sustainable, or is it all just a...

DIY Crypto Wallet: Build Your Own (Almost) Free!

DIY Crypto Wallet: Build Your Own (Almost) Free!

• Writer's Block

We all know that the world of cryptocurrency can feel a little intimidating, but really it’s all about safe, connected transactions. To participate, everyone needs a crypto wallet. Now imagine if you could do it yourself, nearly for free. This article explores the thrilling prospects of making your own DIY...

Gov Services Go Digital: Is Your ID Ready for the Upgrade?

Gov Services Go Digital: Is Your ID Ready for the Upgrade?

• Writer's Block

The world is quickly shifting in the direction of digital solutions, and government services are no different. At Calloutcoin.com, we’re at the forefront of the new blockchain and crypto frontier. We go beyond the headlines with expert analysis on NFT standards, metaverse technologies, digital identity solutions, and all things DeFi....

7 Ways Digital ID is the Secret Sauce for Singapore's Smart Nation

7 Ways Digital ID is the Secret Sauce for Singapore's Smart Nation

• Callout

Singapore. The Lion City. An inhospitable territory, this small island state that’s a world leader on many fronts. While the rest of the world grapples with cumbersome bureaucracy and legacy systems, Singapore is setting the pace. They are making Singapore into a Smart Nation, a digital utopia where technology becomes...

Avalanche, Qubetics & the Future of Finance Hype or Hidden Gems?

Avalanche, Qubetics & the Future of Finance Hype or Hidden Gems?

• Callout

Crypto has undeniably been a wild ride, let’s face it. No, really, just when you thought that was all she wrote—boom, we’re starting to get some positive flowers. Are we inevitably facing another hype cycle or is there tangible, valuable work born out of the flames? I'm seeing some low-to-mid-cap...

MUTM: DeFi's New Architect or Just Another Crypto Building?

MUTM: DeFi's New Architect or Just Another Crypto Building?

• Callout

Let’s face it, the DeFi space is filled with fly by night projects that are promising the world. Each time every other week, it’s that one “revolutionary” protocol that is supposed to change everything and replace the wheel. So when I first heard about Mutuum Finance (MUTM) and its dual-lending...

DeFi's Q2 2025: 3 Tech Breakthroughs That Will Blow Your Mind

DeFi's Q2 2025: 3 Tech Breakthroughs That Will Blow Your Mind

• Callout

Q1 2025 certainly wasn’t a victory lap for DeFi. TVL took a nose-dive, and those hacks… YIKES. Fail, sure… But let’s face it, setbacks are really just setups for comebacks. And trust me on this, Q2 2025 will be when we don’t just witness DeFi’s resurgence, but its transformation. Forget...

Worldcoin's Irish Wake? The Biometric Gamble That Could Haunt Us

Worldcoin's Irish Wake? The Biometric Gamble That Could Haunt Us

• Callout

Ireland. Endless green landscapes, welcoming smiles everywhere, and a history rich in the spirit of perseverance. I feel like there’s a cold wind blowing. It casts a dark shadow bringing with it a fearful shivering dread that goes deeper than the usual harsh Atlantic storms. It’s the phantasm of Worldcoin,...

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5 Ways Crypto Regulation Unleashes DeFi's Trillion-Dollar Future

Remember the early days of the internet? Wild West, right? That’s how DeFi seemed just a few years ago. “Rug pulls” started entering the broader crypto lexicon. That’s starting to change and for the better. We know regulation can be a buzzkill but it’s the only way to find out...

5 Ways Crypto Regulation Unleashes DeFi's Trillion-Dollar Future

Humanity Protocol's H Token Skyrockets After Fairdrop Launch

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...

Humanity Protocol's H Token Skyrockets After Fairdrop Launch

Humanity Protocol's H Token A Fairdrop Revolution or Just Hype?

The crypto world loves a good narrative, and Humanity Protocol's H token is dripping with one: a fairdrop revolution. Yet the promise is unmistakable. We will fight to reclaim airdrops from the arms of the bot armies and restore them to actual, live human beings. The method? Palm scans. Yes,...

Humanity Protocol's H Token A Fairdrop Revolution or Just Hype?

POAP NFTs: Your Digital Ticket to Collectible Memories

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: Your Digital Ticket to Collectible Memories

POAPs Aren't Just NFTs They're the Future of Digital Identity

DeFi might seem like a remote world, but I’ll never forget being at a DeFi conference last year. The typical panicky lunge for registration lines, relatable uncomfortable small talk… but then, wait, what’s this. Rather than needing to keep up with a paper name tag, I simply scanned a QR...

POAPs Aren't Just NFTs They're the Future of Digital Identity

Beyond the Hype POAPs Are Rewriting the Rules of Community

I’ve always been interested in the way art and technology can bring people together. My past as a graphic novel artist and writer showed me the impact visual storytelling can have on connecting with others. I never envisioned how powerful these digital collectibles could be – how they can be...

Beyond the Hype POAPs Are Rewriting the Rules of Community

Global South's DPI Revolution: Lessons from Europe's Digital ID

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...

Global South's DPI Revolution: Lessons from Europe's Digital ID