Tag: decentralization

7 Ways TradFi Crypto Regulation Crushes Southeast Asia's Web3 Dreams

7 Ways TradFi Crypto Regulation Crushes Southeast Asia's Web3 Dreams

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Together these factors make Southeast Asia a sleeping giant in the Web3 revolution. Imagine an emerging Indonesian artist producing stunning digital imagery. No longer constrained by the whims of the gatekeepers of traditional galleries, they are able to connect directly with a global audience. Animal rights activists, a Filipino farmer...

AI Crypto 2025: Top 10 Projects Revolutionizing Blockchain

AI Crypto 2025: Top 10 Projects Revolutionizing Blockchain

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The combination of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency is creating an exciting new frontier. Together, this two-sided revolution has the potential to reinvent entire sectors and reinvent what’s possible in a decentralized world. Marcin Kowalczyk, blockchain regulatory analyst, explores the 10 AI crypto projects worth considering. These projects are not...

Sequence & Magic Eden: Are We Building a Web3 Monopoly?

Sequence & Magic Eden: Are We Building a Web3 Monopoly?

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The press releases announcing the new Sequence / Magic Eden partnership have only recently started landing on the streets. A feeling of foreboding has begun to settle over the Web3 ecosystem. The idea of easier development, immediate access to distribution and consolidated user experiences all seem tempting. Scratch beneath the...

Web3: Own Your Internet! Why the Ownership Revolution Matters

Web3: Own Your Internet! Why the Ownership Revolution Matters

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Over the next few years, Web3 is set to change the way that people think about their online identity. Marcin Kowalczyk, a blockchain regulatory analyst and writer, points to a key transition in our collective mindset around digital ownership and transactions. These ideas have the power to fundamentally change the...

Web3: Redefining the Internet Through Ownership and Control

Web3: Redefining the Internet Through Ownership and Control

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Web3 is quickly changing our internet, ushering in a new era focused on user ownership and control. This evolution would represent a profound shift from the highly centralized model in place today. It empowers people to own their data, content, and digital property, creating a more equitable, community-driven, and transparent...

Web3 Regulation The Shocking Truth No One Wants You To Know

Web3 Regulation The Shocking Truth No One Wants You To Know

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Have we just doomed our golden goose to an untimely end? Never a dull moment in the world of cryptocurrencies and Web3 that is for sure – self-regulation vs. From a consumer door to a technical security one, everyone’s focused on consumer protection, financial stability, and security. Sounds great, right?...

Amusnet's NFT Gamble Will iGaming's Future Be Decentralized?

Amusnet's NFT Gamble Will iGaming's Future Be Decentralized?

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A huge thank you to Amusnet for sponsoring the < Most Traded NFT Collection > Award! That, or it’s a stroke of genius, or iGaming is just on the verge of getting truly freaky. And as someone who's been watching the blockchain space evolve (and sometimes devolve) for years, I'm...

Aethir's $141M ARR: How DePIN is Revolutionizing Cloud Compute

Aethir's $141M ARR: How DePIN is Revolutionizing Cloud Compute

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Aethir, a gaming-focused cloud computing platform, is making big waves on this front with its pioneering Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) model. This populist approach has resonated deeply, halting nearly all Democrat in their tracks. Because of that, it has skyrocketed to $141 million in ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue). As...

DeGods' New Dawn: Can Decentralization Save NFTs From Themselves?

DeGods' New Dawn: Can Decentralization Save NFTs From Themselves?

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Frank DeGods is out. Realistic goals Two pseudonymous figures we’re calling @0x_chill and @pastagotsauce are all the way in. The NFT world holds its breath. Beyond the leadership shuffle, a more profound question looms: can decentralization really finally save NFTs from the very problems that plague them? Beyond that, will...

Colle AI's Solana Bet Risks Centralization: Here's Why It Matters

Colle AI's Solana Bet Risks Centralization: Here's Why It Matters

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And wouldn’t you know it — literally yesterday from Dubai — Colle AI announced that they are doubling down on Solana. On the surface, this decision might add up to a no-brainer. Faster transactions, lower fees, increased liquidity – sounds alluring for everyone’s NFTs, right? They’re advertising super efficient smart...

Bybit's Byreal: Will Solana's New DEX Empower Emerging Artists?

Imagine a world where talent isn't stifled by gatekeepers, where creativity isn't choked by exorbitant fees. That's the promise of decentralized finance (DeFi), and Bybit's new DEX, Byreal, built on Solana, could be a significant step towards realizing it, especially for emerging artists in places like Southeast Asia.Forgotten Voices, Finally...

Colle AI's NFT Toolkit: Innovation or Just Regulatory Nightmare Fuel?

Colle AI’s new design-focused NFT tools, released on June 16th, 2025, are sure to deliver an NFT creation revolution. Real-time prototyping, multichain readiness, AI-powered auto-formatting – it’s all amazing stuff. Improved creative speed and production flexibility for Web3 creators. Too good to be true, huh? Hold on a second. While...

Bybit's Byreal: A Smart Pivot or Desperate Attempt to Recover From $1.4B Loss?

So, Bybit's launching a DEX called Byreal. Built on Solana, it boasts CEX-level liquidity with the transparency of DeFi. Sounds ambitious, especially considering their recent… restructuring. Is this really a phoenix emerging from the rubble of a $1.4 billion security breach? Or just changing the deck chairs on Titanic 2.0?Hybrid...

Crypto Regulation Needs Tech, Not Just Suits: Here's Why

We know the cryptocurrency environment is changing incredibly quickly. The regulatory frameworks have been slow to catch up and remain largely staffed by the same traditional finance professionals. That expertise is a tremendous resource. An absence of technologists and cybersecurity experts in developing these regulations poses significant harms, particularly with...

Bybit's Byreal DEX on Solana Set to Redefine Hybrid Finance

Bybit, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, today announced plans to launch Byreal, a new on-chain decentralized exchange (DEX). Incubated entirely by Bybit, Byreal is set to launch on the Solana blockchain before the end of June. The launch represents an important move in Bybit’s strategy. One...

Bybit's Byreal: Will This Hybrid DEX Finally Unlock DeFi for Southeast Asia?

Southeast Asia. A vibrant tapestry of cultures, a hotbed of entrepreneurial spirit, and a sleeping giant when it comes to DeFi adoption. Why sleeping? Because the truth is that today’s DeFi environment, quite honestly, seems like it was built to keep them out. High gas fees on Ethereum? Crippling. Complex...

Bybit's Byreal DEX: Bridging CEX & DeFi on Solana?

Bybit, a leading competitor among centralized exchanges (CEX), is shaking things up on the decentralized finance (DeFi) scene. What’s new from their global HQ home base in Singapore is the decentralized exchange (DEX) they’ve launched, called Byreal. Byreal operates on the Solana blockchain. Further, it brings together the most desirable...

Crypto Regulation's Fatal Flaw The One Thing Suits Can't See

Regulation is really on the way for crypto, and honestly some of that’s long overdue and absolutely needed. We require strong guardrails to ensure that the average American isn’t being ripped off or exposed to blatant fraud. First, we need to make sure that crypto is not used to finance...