Are we foolish enough to believe the promise of democratized finance again? We've heard it before, haven't we? Bitcoin was going to free us from the banks. DeFi was going to bring in a decentralized and democratized era of financial freedom. For most of us, these revolutions have seemed more...
Imagine Sarah. But as a single mom with two jobs, her extra cash was limited, yet she managed to buy a few JUP tokens. Not because she was chasing Lambos, but because she believed in the promise: a community-run exchange, where her voice mattered. She pictured herself attaching to proposals...
At least one DAO is taking the brakes off The Jupiter DAO on Solana recently slammed on the brakes, halting all DAO votes until the end of 2025. The answer? A trust deficit and what Patrick McNally of the IBM Food Trust called a “perpetual FUD cycle.” Kash Dhanda and...
Are the new decentralized mechanisms and systems at their heart simply a euphemism for creating centralized control, with more steps involved? The drama surrounding Across Protocol is no less heated. Its $23 million DAO transfer to Risk Labs forces us to face some inconvenient truths about the state of DAO...
Accusations of economic governance manipulation are roiling the world of decentralized finance (DeFi). At the crux of this controversy is the Across Protocol DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization). The scandal surrounds allegations that the team, under the leadership of project lead Kevin Chan and CEO Hart Lambur, manipulated insider-linked wallets to...
The stink of rumor, regret and alleged green-hat betrayal hang thick in the air when it comes to Across Protocol. Put aside all the tech speak, the blockchain wallets and the confusing DAO setups for just a moment. So now, to really turn the attention back on the fellows. They...
The current environment of DeFi is one characterized by tremendous volatility. Allegations related to DAO manipulation and insider trading are particularly damaging. Just last month, Across Protocol (ACX), a cross-chain bridge, experienced its own devastating exploit. This upheaval resulted in its token’s price crashing and raised existential concerns about governance...
Look, let's be brutally honest. Meme coins. The name alone conjures images of pump-and-dump schemes, rug pulls, and overnight millionaires. Sadly, all too often everyone else is left holding the bag. We've seen it time and again. Pepe Coin (PEPE), as much excitement as it generated earlier this summer, is...
The business ecosystem is moving through an unprecedented transformation. This wave of change is being propelled by the emergence of Web3 and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). Emily Tran is an editorial contributor at BlockchainShock.com, covering how DAOs are disrupting conventional business models. She provides an inspiring vision of what life...
The meme coin market is a wild and unpredictable space, often driven by hype and community sentiment rather than traditional fundamentals. From the early days of Dogecoin to the meteoric rise of Shiba Inu and PEPE, these tokens have captured the imagination of investors worldwide. Investor appeal Recent trends have...
Just the other day I interviewed Sarah, a single mom. She poured her life savings into GMX, wanting to develop a safety net for her two children. The exploit hit her hard. She ultimately lost the bulk of her investment, cash she severely needed. It's easy to get lost in...
Imagine ancient Athens, the birthplace of democracy. It was directly democratic — citizens gathered, debated and voted on every issue of state. Sounds idyllic, right? Except, Athenian democracy excluded slaves, women and non-Athenians – a rather big slice of the population. Now, fast forward to present day…and GMX’s $42 million...
It’s no surprise that crypto casinos have become the preferred choice for many players over traditional online gambling sites. Their combination of quick, private, secure transactions provide an irresistible package to game players. Our guide delves deep into the best crypto casinos. Specifically, it scores them on payout speed, ID...
The world feels increasingly rigged, doesn't it? Banks charge exorbitant fees, access to credit is a privilege, and even entertainment options often exclude those on the margins. What if we had a place to equalize opportunity? We could unlock economic potential and bring a little joy to people who have...
We've all seen the ads: instant withdrawals, zero KYC, play with crypto and bypass the usual online casino headaches. Platforms like Jackbit, 7Bit Casino, BitStarz, KatsuBet, and Mirax Casino are leading the charge, promising a streamlined, anonymous gambling experience. And who wouldn't want that? Before you get overly excited, let’s...
The world of crypto is set to get a lot weirder — and arguably, a lot more interesting. Everyone dismisses meme tokens as pure speculation. Eschewing them completely is akin to opposing the printing press, just because some people have used it to proliferate conspiracy theories. There’s serious potential tucked...
The world of cryptocurrency is incredibly fast-moving, with a new wave of trends and tokens popping up every few weeks. To these, meme coins have developed a distinct space, seizing the imaginations of both investors and enthusiasts. Though usually regarded as the height of speculative assets, recently some of the...
Let’s face it, the crypto space has its moments where it seems like a wealthy private school. We know white papers can be intimidating, our profession’s jargon sometimes reads like a different language. You’d be forgiven for thinking that you need to have a PhD in economics just to understand...