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Ethereum’s network is home to a wide range of unique projects. Ever since it created the ERC-20 token model, thousands of tokens have been launched. In time, new products have emerged as well, such as decentralized applications (DApps), protocols, and .

While the crypto industry has adopted plenty of concepts from traditional finance, it’s also created its fair share. One concept that’s emerged from the crypto industry is block rewards. Block rewards

One New Wallet. Millions of Opportunities. Today, we move towards an onchain world and introduce the reimagined OKX Wallet—your destination to millions of tokens and digital collectibles across 100-plus blockchains (and counting). OKX Wallet is the new self-custodial wallet for onchain experiences on all major networks such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and TON. It's now easier to manage, swap, and explore anything onchain, on any chain.

Crypto phones  first appeared in 2018. They're smartphones equipped with Web3 connectivity, simplifying access to the decentralized web. Despite recent improvements, mobile Web3 apps can still be less user-friendly than desktop versions, challenging blockchain interactions on smartphones.

TOKEN2049 returned to Singapore in September 2024 to spark more debate, collaboration, and networking among thousands of crypto industry players. As the world's largest crypto event, TOKEN2049 is by now a stand-out entry in the industry calendar. But could the 2024 edition prove to be the most significant yet? Forces inside and external to the crypto scene might make it so.

One challenge brought by the growing number and variety of blockchain networks is how to get them working together seamlessly. After all, decentralization should go hand in hand with collaboration. This is where Movement Labs comes in — a blockchain project that aims to unify the often fragmented blockchain space.

What if you could earn crypto simply by tapping your phone screen? Enter TapSwap, a mobile game that's making waves in the TON community by offering a fun and accessible way to get involved. With a userbase of over 60 million players, TapSwap seems to be the next big thing in the TON ecosystem as players are tapping away at their phone screens to increase their share balance.

Are your fingers feeling burnt out from all the tapping on Telegram mini-app games? Well, you better recover quickly, because another popular PvP (player vs player) Telegram game called PixelTap is quickly capturing followers as part of a bigger cyberpunk-themed world known as Pixelverse. If you enjoy immersive worlds, compelling quests, and battles, this game could be for you.

Crypto is on the move in Singapore, as shown by the Henley Crypto Adoption Index 2024 . Released in August 2024 by investment migration consultancy firm Henley & Partners, the index found that the Southeast Asian nation now leads the way for global cryptocurrency adoption. It's clear to see why.

Aerodrome Finance (AERO) is a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol that helps to automate market making and provide liquidity on the Base network. Launched on August 28, 2023, Aerodrome uses the technology of , a leading decentralized exchange (DEX) on the Aerodrome aims to provide deep liquidity, low slippage, and competitive fees for traders, adding another dynamic layer to the Base DeFi platform.

SIM swap attacks are a growing threat in the cryptocurrency world, where attackers hijack phone numbers to gain unauthorized access to users' crypto accounts. What are SIM swap attacks exactly, and how can you prevent them? Read on to find out.

As blockchain technology becomes more widespread, the security of digital assets is increasingly critical. Towards this end, the multisignature (multisig) mechanism is a security measure that's gaining attention and adoption among users. Through this system, a wallet can be controlled by multiple users, requiring several signatures to complete a transaction. This can be compared to a safe that needs multiple keys to open — only when all keyholders cooperate can the safe be accessed.

Today we're seeing all kinds of decentralized applications (DApps) that make use of smart contracts to offer revolutionary levels of transparency, security, and autonomy. Unfortunately, they tend to operate in silos — sheltered from the ongoing catalysts of real-time events. That's where blockchain oracles like Pyth come in.

Renzo Protocol is a restaking strategy manager designed to help crypto users maximize the return on their staked tokens. The protocol is also a liquid restaking token provider that converts staked Ethereum into or tokens, simplifying staking and enhancing liquidity. Renzo works by automating complex tasks like running nodes and managing smart contracts, making it easy for beginners to understand and use the protocol.

Layer3 is a pioneering project designed to decentralize the $1 trillion attention economy through incentive and identity protocols. The platform connects myriad blockchain ecosystems together to help crypto users discover new projects and be rewarded for their activity across multiple chains and ). Fundamental to this system is the unified cross-chain identity provided to users, which prevents fragmentation while simplifying the experience.

A block explorer is like a search engine for blockchains. The tool allows you to view transactions, check wallet balances, and explore blocks in detail. As such, block explorers are a helpful tool for many different kinds of blockchain users, from traders who wish to check the status of a transaction to analysts wanting to study the activity of crypto whales.

Can three tokens merge into one? Of course! One major example is the ASI token merger, which represents a significant development in the AI and blockchain space. The merge will see Fetch.ai, SingularityNET, and Ocean Protocol combine under the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (ASI). The goal is to combine the three tokens into a single asset, ASI, to improve interoperability and create a stronger decentralized AI ecosystem.

Introduction Cryptocurrency faucets serve as virtual gateways into the captivating realm of digital currencies, granting users small amounts of cryptocurrency as rewards for accomplishing simple tasks.

You may have explored the world of DeFi yield farming , earning rewards by staking your crypto or supplying liquidity to trading pools. While this might be productive, it can be tough to manage over time as you juggle yield farming across multiple decentralized applications (DApps) while attempting to keep transaction fees affordable. What if there was a way to streamline this process, maximize your yields, and slash those pesky gas fees? Enter yield aggregators — the DeFi powerhouses designed to simplify your experience and boost your earnings potential.

Non-fungible tokens ([NFTs]()) have been a part of the cryptocurrency industry for many years now. However, the NFT space truly began to gain traction in 2021, as this was the period in which it caugh

## What is ERC-6551? ERC-6551 Token Bound Accounts (TBA) is a new and innovative Ethereum standard that expands the functionality of NFTs by allowing them to operate as their own smart contract accoun

There's no such thing as too much security when the aim is to keep your crypto assets safe. One of the most effective tools towards this aim is two-factor authentication (2FA). 2FA greatly reduces the risk of unauthorized access to your by adding an extra layer of protection. It's an essential feature for crypto beginners to understand as they navigate the technical world of trading, and one more experienced traders would be wise to revisit to help keep their assets secure.

Have you ever had a no-coiner friend say to you irritably: "why can't sending crypto be as easy as sending a link?" in a debate about cryptocurrency? The Solana Foundation has the answer here, having announced the release of , also known as "blinks," on June 25, 2024.

If you're a Telegram ecosystem veteran, chances are you've heard of Blum, the mini-app that's been making waves in the tap-to-earn scene thanks to its exciting roadmap and star-studded team. Yet, when you access Blum on Telegram, all you'll see is an interface to periodically collect Blum points and a "drop game". Is this the hotly anticipated Blum project that Web3 veterans have been looking forward to, or is there more to this than meets the eye?