Social media’s ascendancy has irrevocably changed the way content is created and consumed. It has opened up space for important conversations around fair compensation for creators. TikTok, with its massive reach, has become a dominant platform, but its monetization model leaves many creators feeling shortchanged. Own, a new decentralized social...
We know the digital landscape is constantly evolving. Just as it continues to change and adapt, so do people learn unique ways to engage with creative material and reap benefits. T-Rex is roaring boldly into the ride-hailing space with a $17 million funding round. Their vision? To change the way...
The decentralized finance (DeFi) universe, built on the principles of transparency and community governance, aligns with these values. Recent fraud allegations against the founders of Across Protocol have cast serious doubt on the viability of DAO governance. Moreover, these claims have thrown suspicion over the safety of cross-chain bridges. A...
The landscape of Layer-2 scaling solutions is rapidly changing. Today, hundreds of projects are racing to achieve supremacy in transaction speed, cost-effectiveness, and ecosystem expansion. In this article, BlockchainShock.com analyzes two contenders, INK and SOLX, evaluating their strengths, weaknesses, and potential to lead the next wave of crypto adoption. Emily...
It seems that every day the world of cryptocurrency is filled with the latest craze, speculation and hope for big bucks. Two narratives are currently capturing the attention of investors and enthusiasts alike: the ongoing Ripple-SEC legal battle and the emergence of Neo Pepe Coin's presale. While XRP holders are...
The collision of cryptocurrency and social media is creating powerful new capabilities for content creators and consumers – helping them connect richer than before. One application at the cutting edge of this revolution is ZE23, a SocialFi application developed on the Solana blockchain. ZE23 meets the moment with an all...
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...
Major Texas cities have also become important players in the cryptocurrency and blockchain arena. This radical change is in no small part to the hard work of the Texas Blockchain Council (TBC). The TBC, a trade association, has been instrumental in shaping legislation, fostering educational initiatives, and building strategic partnerships...
The cryptocurrency market has for too long been shadowed by claims of market manipulation and unfair advantages in token launches. Solidus Labs uncovers how insiders are abusing decentralized exchanges. They are outperforming 56% of all other ERC-20 token listing announcements. According to a recent study conducted by the University of...
Specific platforms and models change rapidly in the social media world, creating new challenges and opportunities every day. Perhaps the most exhilarating change to come out of this last boom is SocialFi. It mixes social media with the ideas of decentralized finance (DeFi). In a nutshell ZE23 is an NFT-supported...