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ForkLog 85 28.02.2025

Ethereum Foundation Establishes Independent Group to Uphold Network Values

The non-profit Ethereum Foundation (EF) has announced the formation of the Silviculture Society, an independent group set to provide informal guidance on key issues concerning the ecosystem’s development. The EF Silviculture Society: a loose collection of individuals from outside the Foundation who provide informal counsel to the EF in tending to the (dark or otherwise) […]

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ForkLog 75 19.02.2025

Digital colonialism or independence?

In crypto circles, digital assets are often cast as a lifeline for people in developing economies. At first glance, that looks like a victory for financial freedom. On closer inspection, however, the euphoria around bitcoin tends to obscure inconvenient truths. ForkLog examines whether cryptocurrencies can truly deliver economic independence—or whether they amount to a new […]

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ForkLog 40 17.02.2025

Decentralisation on hold: will DeFi tokens pay dividends?

In 2024, the DeFi sector’s TVL doubled to more than $120bn, marking a renaissance for the industry. A change of guard in the White House eased regulatory pressure rooted in the notion that tokens are securities. Against that backdrop, protocol teams revived discussions about the fee switch—a revenue-sharing mechanism that would pay dividends to DeFi-token […]

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ForkLog 45 07.02.2025

Presearch Unveils Decentralized AI Chatbot PreGPT 2.0

The decentralized and privacy-focused search engine Presearch has launched the chatbot PreGPT 2.0. ? Introducing PreGPT 2.0: Your Private, Fun, and Uncensored AI Companion! ? Presearch is taking AI to the next level with PreGPT 2.0, designed for those who value privacy, freedom, and a Web3-first experience. Unlike mainstream AI, PreGPT 2.0 ensures your interactions […]

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ForkLog 54 07.02.2025

Community Outraged by Strengthening of TON’s ‘Monopoly’ in Telegram

Telegram developers have mandated that all third-party crypto wallets must exclusively use the TON Connect protocol to connect to The Open Network. This was disclosed by a representative of the TON Foundation to Cointelegraph. The new requirement is part of an exclusive agreement, under which all mini-apps in the messenger’s ecosystem can only use the […]

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ForkLog 110 31.12.2024

Distributed energy and a global geodetic network: what lies ahead for DePIN in 2025

According to analysts at Messari, decentralised physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) were among the strongest performers in the blockchain economy in 2024. Adding more than 130% to their market capitalisation over the year, the segment drew investor attention thanks to new avenues focused on efficient use of energy resources. Helium Mobile, the flagship DePIN wireless coverage […]

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ForkLog 39 26.12.2024

BIO Protocol to Launch on Solana and List on Binance

Participants of the BIO Protocol have initiated a proposal to expand the DeSci project into the Solana ecosystem. New Proposal: Bridge $BIO to @solana DeSci on Solana is inevitable 1. Bring the $BIO token to Solana2. Deploy onchain liquidity3. Power consumer products that let scientists and patients create and consume science in new ways pic.twitter.com/GLQWttRjWl […]

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ForkLog 14 09.12.2024

Cardano Delegates Approve Blockchain Constitution

During a three-day event in Argentina, delegated representatives (DReps) of the Cardano community voted on and signed a constitution for the blockchain ecosystem. Live now: Cardano Constitutional Convention — ?Signing Ceremony✍️ https://t.co/1F3M6yDcYi — Intersect (@IntersectMBO) December 6, 2024 The document will serve as the legal foundation for the project’s decentralized governance, a transition that began […]

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ForkLog 30 25.11.2024

DeSci Compared to 2019’s DeFi Market by Expert

Protocols in the DeSci space are experiencing a phase akin to the DeFi sector in 2019, according to Andrew Kang, founder of venture firm Mechanism Capital. The DeSci space right now feels like the early 2019 DeFi days. Everything is still raw, experimental, but there’s an underlying understanding from this involved that there is massive […]

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ForkLog 10 20.11.2024

Study Reveals Lack of Decentralization in DeFi Market

Liquidity on decentralized exchanges is concentrated in the hands of a few major providers, diminishing the democratization of access to the DeFi market. These findings were shared by analysts from the BIS in a report. Researchers examined the 250 largest liquidity pools on Uniswap V3 and concluded that a small group of players holds about […]

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ForkLog 25 01.11.2024

TON Foundation Introduces DAO to Decentralize Ecosystem Governance

The TON Foundation, the organization behind The Open Network (TON), has unveiled a new governance model, Society DAO. This initiative aims to further decentralize, enhance transparency, inclusivity, autonomy, and competition. The decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) was founded by teams including: TON Core — responsible for blockchain development, updates, and maintenance; TON Studio — supporting project […]

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ForkLog 31 25.10.2024

Farcaster’s Monthly Revenue Plummets by 96% from February Peak

In October, the revenue of the DeSoc project Farcaster amounted to approximately $15,825, marking a 96% decline from its February peak of $415,900, according to data from the Dune dashboard. Data: Dune. In September, the platform earned $32,840, reflecting a drop of more than half. Farcaster gained popularity earlier this year following the launch of […]

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