On the X timeline yesterday, DEGEN L3 (@degentokenbase) got into a public argument with the rollup as a service (RaaS) provider Conduit (@conduitxyz). This article will discuss what happened, the aftermath, and why having a reliable RaaS partner is more important than ever. DEGEN used Conduit as their RaaS partner, and alleged that Conduit pushed an unannounced upgrade in May that caused the chain to stall which resulted in $160,000 in lost user funds. Furthermore, DEGEN accused Conduit of no...

This article will discuss and analyze recent events that have occurred in the crypto space such as the launch of ApeChain, ongoing trends in consumer crypto, and more. As we approach the end of the calendar year, it’s important to analyze the events that will not only impact the rest of this year but into 2025 as well. The recent launch of ApeChain caused ApeCoin to surge over 100%, and the chain predictably is already seeing memecoins being launched there. I personally admire the direction Y...

In this article, I’ll be discussing the recent announcement of Unichain, a new layer 2 blockchain by Uniswap, and why I believe it’s a positive development for the Ethereum L2 ecosystem. It’s not a secret that the Ethereum L2 ecosystem is already quite large, with many complaining that there are too many L2s attempting to distinguish themselves from one another. However, I’m personally a believer in the mission behind the Superchain, which unites many Ethereum L2s under one purpose and is all...

This article will discuss various ecosystems in crypto, from ETH L2s such as Base to L1s like Solana and upcoming L1s in Monad. I’ll be analyzing how these ecosystems fit into the broader crypto landscape, and why there has been a lot of debate surrounding ETH L2s lately. As the final months of the calendar year approach, it’s important to take a look back at what’s been built, and look forward to the exciting developments that await us in the future. Recently, it was announced that Base and ...

This article will discuss recent events in the Solana memecoin space, and why simplicity is more important than ever with regards to onboarding new individuals into crypto. Viral animal memecoin $MOODENG has rejuvenated the market in the past two weeks, and other coins such as $PESTO have followed suit with incredible gains as well. Before the Moo Deng phenomenon, memecoin activity was far from its peak as many coins on pump.fun failed to graduate past the bonding stage. However, Moo Deng has...

This article will discuss and analyze various use cases in consumer crypto, from dapps like Fantasy Top in the socialfi space to physical clothing brands like 9dcc utilizing NFC technology that feature ‘phygital’ concepts. Furthermore, the prediction market space within crypto will be analyzed, as platforms such as Polymarket begin to experience increased user activity leading up to the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election. Whether it be software, physical products, or a combination of the two, it...

There has been a lot of talk lately regarding L2s on Ethereum and whether they are beneficial to Ethereum L1 and the broader Ethereum ecosystem. In my opinion, L2s such as Base, Blast, Arbitrum One, and OP Mainnet are all beneficial to Ethereum, ushering in a mass of new users that otherwise wouldn’t be active without these innovations. While all of these L2s offer solutions with regards to Ethereum’s gas and scaling issues, I’m not fully sold on their convenience, especially for new users be...

Long gone are the days when artists and teams minted out 10,000 supply NFT PFP projects at sky-high mint prices, with some mints charging...

This article will discuss the Base ecosystem with regards to onchain apps, art, and other activities. Base is a Layer 2 by Coinbase on th...

This article will discuss and analyze the Monad ecosystem and their upcoming L1 blockchain which aims to be a high-powered version of Eth...