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ForkLog 16 02.07.2024

Manta Network Founder Questions Polkadot’s Value

Polkadot lacks genuine value in the Web3 space and is considered a “toxic” project, according to viktorji.eth, the founder of the Ethereum scaling L2 protocol Manta Network. As the founder of the previous largest (non-DOT) TVL and market cap/FDV project in the Polkadot ecosystem, I have to say that we do not want to engage […]

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ForkLog 11 27.06.2024

Ukrainian Startup Rarimo Challenges Worldcoin with New Verification App

Ukrainian startup Rarimo, recently acknowledged by Vitalik Buterin, has unveiled a verification solution for the RariMe App. Utilizing ZKP technology, it aims to rival Sam Altman’s Worldcoin, reports CoinDesk. The RariMe App scans passports via smartphone, proving user uniqueness based on nationality, age, and other parameters without disclosing confidential information. This distinguishes the app from […]

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ForkLog 23 26.06.2024

Vitalik Buterin Sees Blockchain as a Shield Against Authoritarian Regimes

During a Bankless podcast, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin discussed with economist Noah Smith the “efficacy” of authoritarian regimes following the advent of the internet and blockchain technologies. Initially, Smith stated that liberal democracies have historically excelled in aggregating information through markets, elections, and public discourse. However, the internet’s ability to centralize vast amounts of data […]

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ForkLog 7 13.06.2024

Fortune 100 Companies Expand Web3 Projects by 39%

Over the past year, companies listed in the Fortune 100 have increased their supported blockchain initiatives by 39%, reaching a “record level.” This information is detailed in a report by Coinbase and The Block. Data: Coinbase, The Block. In 2024, significant progress has been observed in the implementation of initiatives: 59% of projects are at […]

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ForkLog 64 17.05.2024

CoinGecko Ranks Blockchains by Speed: Solana Leads the Pack

Solana has emerged as the fastest among major blockchains, with its average daily transactions per second (TPS) reaching a record 1504 on April 6, amid a surge in meme coin activity. This is according to a report by CoinGecko. Blockchain TPS rankings. Data: CoinGecko. “This makes Solana 46 times faster than Ethereum and more than […]

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ForkLog 7 14.05.2024

Analyst Predicts L1 Networks to Surge to $25 Trillion with AI Boost

By 2030, the total market capitalization of first-level smart contract platforms is projected to reach $15-25 trillion, driven by the “expanded use of AI agents,” according to Jamie Coutts, chief crypto analyst at Real Vision. By 2030, the combined market value of smart contract platforms, driven by the expanding use by #AI agents could reach […]

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ForkLog 35 14.05.2024

Atleta Network Team Announces Testnet Launch

The developers of the sports industry-focused blockchain platform Atleta Network have announced the launch of a test network. Representatives of the Web3 company Blockchain Sports informed ForkLog of this development.

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ForkLog 18 06.05.2024

Vodafone to Integrate Cryptocurrency Wallets with SIM Cards

British telecommunications giant Vodafone plans to merge SIM cards with cryptocurrency wallets. This was revealed by the head of the company’s blockchain division, David Palmer, in an interview with Yahoo Finance. According to his estimates, by 2030, there will be approximately 20 billion mobile devices in use. By the same time, the number of cryptocurrency […]

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ForkLog 11 23.04.2024

US Presidential Candidate Proposes Moving Federal Budget to Blockchain

US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has proposed transferring the federal budget to blockchain to enhance transparency. NEW: RFK Jr. says “I’m gonna put the entire US budget on blockchain” “Every American can look at every budget item in the entire budget, anytime they want, 24 hours a day.” “We’re gonna have 300 million […]

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ForkLog 38 09.04.2024

Monad Labs Secures $225 Million to Challenge Solana and Ethereum

Monad Labs has successfully closed a $225 million funding round to develop a competitor to Solana and Ethereum, as reported by Fortune. Paradigm led the investment, with participation from Electric Capital and Greenoaks. In February, the project attracted $19 million from Dragonfly Capital, Placeholder Capital, Lemniscap, Shima Capital, and several angel investors. Monad’s founder, Keone […]

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ForkLog 16 01.04.2024

Forbes Labels XRPL and 19 Other Blockchains as ‘Zombie Networks’

Forbes magazine has published an article criticizing 20 different blockchains for their perceived uselessness, including Ripple’s XRPL. The Unnecessary XRPL The article’s authors described Ripple’s network as inefficient and the XRP token as “purely speculative,” questioning its market capitalization. “To fund their ambitious project, Ripple’s executives created 100 billion XRP and sold them for $1.4 […]

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ForkLog 8 01.03.2024

Binance Explores Modular Blockchains as a Solution to Scaling Challenges

The Binance Research team has released a report addressing scaling issues in L1/L2 networks and explaining how modular blockchains aim to resolve these challenges. The modular ecosystem is fast growing and set to push the frontier of blockchain scaling this year. Our new #Binance report explores these developments among the wider scaling landscape, featuring Celestia, […]

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