Decentralized finance, better known as DeFi, may not be “decentralized” enough as attackers exploited centralized weak points to drain users of billions of dollars in 2021, according to research from blockchain security firm CertiK. In a new report on the state of DeFi security in 2021, CertiK researchers said “centralization issues were the most common attack vector” within … [Read more...] about ‘Centralization issues’ are the biggest culprits of DeFi attacks: CertiK
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Polkadot, Solana Biggest Losers Among Top Cryptos
Among the top ten cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, tokens of Ethereum rivals Avalanche (AVAX), Terra (LUNA), and Solana (SOL) – the so-termed ‘SoLunAvax’ trade – fell as much as 12% in the past 24 hours. Polkadot (DOT), another Ethereum rival, saw its tokens fall by 14% before seeing a slight revival in Asian hours on Thursday. Source link … [Read more...] about Polkadot, Solana Biggest Losers Among Top Cryptos
What were the biggest crypto outcomes of 2021? Experts Answer, Part 2
Simon is the crypto analyst at eToro, a social trading platform that offers investing in both stocks and cryptocurrencies. “The pandemic and associated lockdown measures have turbo-charged the transition to this technology as we close out 2021. However, as the ultimate frontier between the real and virtual worlds, the metaverse represents the most likely evolution of … [Read more...] about What were the biggest crypto outcomes of 2021? Experts Answer, Part 2
Travis Kling on Why Elon’s BTC Buy Was the Biggest Story of the Year
This episode is sponsored by NYDIG.Download this episodeOn this episode of “The Breakdown’s” “End of Year Extravaganza”, NLW is joined by Travis Kling. Travis is the co-founder and chief investment officer of Ikigai Asset Management, and discusses the shift in institutional involvement in the crypto space.Find our guest on Twitter: @Travis_KlingSee also: Travis Kling: In the … [Read more...] about Travis Kling on Why Elon’s BTC Buy Was the Biggest Story of the Year
What were the biggest crypto outcomes of 2021? Experts Answer, Part 1
Hatu is the co-founder and chief strategy officer of DAO Maker, which creates growth technologies and funding frameworks for startups while simultaneously reducing risks for investors. “For a space as dynamic as blockchain, it is tough to pinpoint the reasons behind the industry evolving during the year. However, I feel the adoption of smart contracts has bolstered … [Read more...] about What were the biggest crypto outcomes of 2021? Experts Answer, Part 1