I have a theory that should the cryptocurrency markets ever get boring, it only means that stablecoins no longer exist. The attempts at creating a truly secure, transparent, efficient, and trustable stablecoin has proved to be an enthralling spectacle thus far....
Community Guides
The Definitive Guide to VirtuSwap Protocol
Decentralized exchanges (DEXes) are the holy grail of DeFi. This 0-to-1 DeFi innovation still remains one of the most instrumental pillars of the DeFi economy. While they are the fuel that powers the engine of DeFi, they are replete with problems of their own. Most of...
Arbitrum Odyssey 2.0 – Community Edition
The initial version of Arbitrum Odyssey, codenamed 'The Genesis Odyssey', was incredibly successful and nearly overwhelmed the chain at the time, causing a temporary pause. However, Arbitrum has since made significant improvements and solidified its position as the...
What is BRC-20? Bullish or Bearish for Bitcoin?
Bitcoin maxis are scratching their heads as meme coins are being launched on the Bitcoin network. But that’s not all, the BRC20 token standard is making waves across crypto markets and stealing the show from recent moon coins like PEPE and WOJAK. Until recently...
Exploring Radix: Enter Caviar’s DeFi world
Thrilled to cite Grant's masterful analysis in this article; truly one of the best breakdowns of a relatively complex protocol (Radix) that you could possibly come across. Why’s this worth mentioning, you may ask? The guys at CaviarNine have chosen to...
A deep dive into Metavault Tokenomics and Reward Mechanism
Hey! As I leisurely perch by the tranquil waterside, I find myself engrossed in yet another captivating chronicle unveiling the works of the illustrious Metavault project. Care to take the plunge into this immersive tale? I am well aware that in previous...
Rocking with nftperp: A Blocmates review
In our earlier publication, released in the first week of April, we took a comprehensive dive into NFTfi for those who were not yet familiar with the term, to shed light on nftperp, which is a groundbreaking protocol that enables users to engage in short, long, and...
Sip of Tapioca Part 2: USDO Explained.
After your first sip of Tapioca in our last instalment, “What is Bentobox V2? (Yieldbox)” we’re sure you were left waiting for your next sip, and this one may be the most important (and tastiest) yet, what is Tapioca’s USDO, and why in the world do we need yet another...
What is SpartaDEX? A Complete Guide.
What comes to your mind when “Sparta” is mentioned? An ancient Greek military state? Bronze helmet and shield? Leonidas and his 300 men? Hold that thought for a moment; you’re not very far from what this article is all about. Sparta is short for “SpartaDEX”, a hybrid...
What is GammaSwap? A Complete Guide.
Must you dare into the deep dark nothingness of the liquidity pools, LP? Beware, for a monster named Impermanent Loss will eat you… To most of us, the concept of an on-chain trading experience without AMMs seems almost unfathomable. But not too long ago, this...
blocmates x Radix Announcement: The Road to Babylon
Covering Radix in a 30-page deep dive report over 12 months ago was one of the most challenging yet rewarding pieces of research I have ever done. Over that 7 days of reading, researching, writing, restarting and consuming way too much nicotine to help me...
What is Gelato Network — A Complete Guide
Introduction We can often get ahead of ourselves in crypto. It’s one thing for us apes (addicts) to spend every waking minute exploring the far corners of DeFi, use unfriendly protocols, pay ridiculous fees, and wait forever for a transaction to process, but that...