Blockchain

Blockchain is the underlying technology for almost all cryptocurrencies. It is a distributed ledger jointly maintained by decentralized nodes around the world. Blockchain is hailed as "the trust machine", enabling trustless peer-to-peer payments. Blockchain will become the infrastructure for the next generation of the Internet - Web 3.

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Twitter X Rebranding – A Prelude to the Rise of Social Dapps?
Beginner

Twitter X Rebranding – A Prelude to the Rise of Social Dapps?

This article analyzes the concept and vision of SocialFi landscape.
Jan 07, 2024
A must-read guide to the Bitcoin ecosystem (1): Unlocking the power of the trillion-dollar market
Beginner

A must-read guide to the Bitcoin ecosystem (1): Unlocking the power of the trillion-dollar market

This article will provide a popular science explanation on some basic concepts of the Bitcoin ecosystem. From the "Blockchain Impossible Triangle" that hinders large-scale application, to the Bitcoin "Lightning Network" that overcomes the "Impossible Triangle", to the current solutions to Bitcoin scripts and UTXO model principles.
Jan 07, 2024
The intents bridge: Cross-chain value transfer and the future of interoperability
Beginner

The intents bridge: Cross-chain value transfer and the future of interoperability

This article posits that utilizing off-chain liquidity can save users significant costs, hence intentional design may dominate within the cross-chain ecosystem.
Jan 07, 2024
From digitization to tokenization, the unified ledger is building a grand blueprint for future currency
Intermediate

From digitization to tokenization, the unified ledger is building a grand blueprint for future currency

This article explores all the advantages of tokenization enabled by "Unified Ledger" and how it can improve the old system and build a new one.
Jan 07, 2024
800 million monthly active Telegram-backed TON ecosystem: a testing ground for non-financial DApps | ZONFF Research
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800 million monthly active Telegram-backed TON ecosystem: a testing ground for non-financial DApps | ZONFF Research

This article explores TON’s development, features, token economics, ecosystem, and future potential.
Jan 07, 2024
Top DeFi Projects on Stacks and the Bitcoin Economy
Beginner

Top DeFi Projects on Stacks and the Bitcoin Economy

This article takes stock of the DeFi projects in the Stacks ecosystem.
Jan 07, 2024
a16z: Crypto Industry 2024 Trend “Seamless User Experience”
Intermediate

a16z: Crypto Industry 2024 Trend “Seamless User Experience”

This article analyzes the Seamless UX (seamless user experience) and interoperability proposed by a16z.
Jan 07, 2024
ICS-02: The Power of IBC Clients
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ICS-02: The Power of IBC Clients

This article introduces how lightweight clients enable IBC to become a universal blockchain interoperability protocol.
Jan 07, 2024
zkOracle and zkCoprocessor
Intermediate

zkOracle and zkCoprocessor

The article explains the concepts of zkCorprocessor and zkOracle, highlighting the differences between the two and elaborating on the scenarios in which each type of zk is suitable for different use cases.
Jan 07, 2024
Delving into Masa Network: Awakening the dormant data value in Web3 and exploring the possibility of decentralized Google
Beginner

Delving into Masa Network: Awakening the dormant data value in Web3 and exploring the possibility of decentralized Google

This article analyzes how the project can monetize its data through Zero-Knowledge while protecting user privacy.
Jan 07, 2024
A Comparative Analysis of Decentralized Social Protocols
Advanced

A Comparative Analysis of Decentralized Social Protocols

This article introduces decentralized social protocols, comparing traditional social content platforms with emerging Web3 projects in aspects such as identity, data sharing, storage, and business models.
Jan 07, 2024
The Different Approaches to Privacy On-Chain
Intermediate

The Different Approaches to Privacy On-Chain

This article introduces various privacy protocols in different blockchains, employing diverse methods to achieve privacy for blockchain users.
Jan 07, 2024
MEV & The Evolution of Crypto Exchange: Part II
Advanced

MEV & The Evolution of Crypto Exchange: Part II

This article explores the potential impact of evaluating new on-chain primitives on market structure and Miner Extractable Value (MEV). It discusses how to create the best exchange while contributing to a clearer understanding of the future trends of MEV.
Jan 07, 2024
Rebuilding the Internet Better
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Rebuilding the Internet Better

This article deeply reflects on the applications of Web1/Web2/Web3. The emphasis in Web3 might not be on ownership but rather on decentralized programmable applications.
Jan 07, 2024
Musings on the Cobb-Douglas Function: Web3’s Useful Primitive
Advanced

Musings on the Cobb-Douglas Function: Web3’s Useful Primitive

This article explains how the Cobb-Douglas Function, a fundamental economic formula, is applied in the token economics framework and analysis within the cryptocurrency space.
Jan 07, 2024
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