It has arguably never been easier to participate in the crypto ecosystem. After centralized exchange powerhouse Coinbase recently began allowing its users to deposit part of their fiat paychecks into the exchange in the form of crypto, more people are beginning to realize the potential of the industry and participate in this ever-growing ecosystem. But, crypto is commonly … [Read more...] about Easy-to-use DeFi protocols will become the new gatekeepers to crypto
Protocols
Web3 innovations are replacing middlemen with middleware protocols
Cryptocurrencies and the wider blockchain ecosystem are helping change the status quo of how we conduct our day-to-day lives. With these emerging technologies, Web3 is being ushered in as a permissionless and open innovation using middleware blockchain protocols. By doing so, they’re replacing middlemen software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies by capturing value at a greater … [Read more...] about Web3 innovations are replacing middlemen with middleware protocols
Anchor protocol’s reserves head toward depletion due to lack of borrowing demand
Anchor, the flagship savings protocol of the Terra Luna (LUNA) ecosystem, has seen its reserves decline by 35.7% in the past seven days according to Terra.Engineer. Since the beginning of December, the amount of Terra USD Stablecoin (UST) held in the "terra1tmnqgvg567ypvsvk6rwsga3srp7e3lg6u0elp8" smart contract has declined by over 50%, with only $35.7 million remaining.As a … [Read more...] about Anchor protocol’s reserves head toward depletion due to lack of borrowing demand
Komodo to introduce 12 blockchain protocols in the next version of AtomicDEX
On Wednesday, Komodo, a multichain architecture network, announced the introduction of 12 protocols on its non-custodial multi-coin software wallet and atomic swap-powered decentralized exchange AtomicDEX. The 12 protocols consist of Avalanche, Polygon, Harmony, Fantom, smartBCH, Ethereum Classic, Moonriver, KuCoin Community Chain, Huobi ECO Chain, Ubiq, Arbitrum and Optimism, … [Read more...] about Komodo to introduce 12 blockchain protocols in the next version of AtomicDEX
Which layer-one protocols will outperform in 2022?
In this week’s show, Cointelegraph resident experts decide which layer-one protocol is more likely to rise above the rest in 2022. Join Cointelegraph host and analyst Benton Yaun alongside market analysts Jordan Finneseth and Sam Bourgi as they pick their favored layer-one protocols for 2022. Will it be Velas ($VLX), which is currently the fastest blockchain when it comes to … [Read more...] about Which layer-one protocols will outperform in 2022?