decentralization

Celestia's Staking Shakeup: 3 Reasons Proof-of-Governance is a Revolution

Celestia's Staking Shakeup: 3 Reasons Proof-of-Governance is a Revolution

Truthfully, it’s hard to overstate how much the crypto space is built on this idea of revolution. We're not here for incremental changes. We want paradigm shifts, and the buzz around Celestia's proposed Proof-of-Governance (PoG) feels like just that. Forget the slow burn of the incumbent traditional finance! This briefly...

Celestia Co-Founder Advocates for Governance-Based Token Model Amidst Price Drop

Celestia Co-Founder Advocates for Governance-Based Token Model Amidst Price Drop

In response, Celestia co-founder John Alder has made a counterintuitive but audacious suggestion to radically alter the network’s tokenomics. He proposes scrapping the current Proof of Stake (PoS) model and replacing it with a Proof of Governance system. This proposal comes just as the price of the TIA token has...

Bitcoin Wallets: Your Key to Crypto Safety & Freedom!

Bitcoin Wallets: Your Key to Crypto Safety & Freedom!

It’s easy to understand why navigating the world of Bitcoin may seem like entering a game of Monopoly with only one $1,000 bill. To really own the chain, you have to defeat the game. Simply take the first step and get the right tools starting with a safe Bitcoin wallet....

Ethereum's Quiet Coup: Altcoin Exodus Fuels Dominance?

Ethereum's Quiet Coup: Altcoin Exodus Fuels Dominance?

In the fast-changing world behind this new corporate version of cash, a quiet but important shift in power is already taking place. Lee Chia Jian, a keen observer of the crypto market, notes a growing trend: Ethereum is quietly consolidating its dominance, potentially at the expense of altcoins. This is...

Kraken's Bitcoin Staking: 5 Reasons Why It's a Revolution for the People

Kraken's Bitcoin Staking: 5 Reasons Why It's a Revolution for the People

Let's be honest, the traditional financial system feels rigged, doesn't it? Recipients of extremely low-cost loans to banks making record profits, all while your savings struggle to even keep up with inflation. It’s an antitrust dumpster fire to boot, akin to seeing a few winners gorge themselves while the rest...

Ethereum Staking: Is Centralization Undermining Its Future?

Ethereum Staking: Is Centralization Undermining Its Future?

With Ethereum’s move to Proof-of-Stake (PoS), a lion’s share of the ETH now staked has funneled through platforms like these. Staking has a host of advantages, including improved protection for the network and participants earning passive income. The increased concentration of staked ETH with a small number of larger entities...

35 Million ETH Staked A Ticking Time Bomb Or Solid Ethereum Foundation?

35 Million ETH Staked A Ticking Time Bomb Or Solid Ethereum Foundation?

35 million ETH locked up. That’s about $120 billion dollars locked up in staking contracts. Does this represent the victory of Ethereum’s value proposition, or are we constructing our own house of cards? While headlines are being written about the negative impact on investor confidence and network stability, I’m seeing...

Ethereum's $91B Staking Pool: A Fortress or a Fragile Foundation?

Ethereum's $91B Staking Pool: A Fortress or a Fragile Foundation?

The Ethereum network recently crossed a significant milestone: over $91 billion worth of ETH locked up in staking. The story so far has been pretty rosy – greater network security, improved network resilience and an overall lower likelihood of those nasty 51% attacks. As someone who's spent considerable time analyzing...

Ethereum's Staking Surge: Hidden Risks Amid the Hype

Ethereum's Staking Surge: Hidden Risks Amid the Hype

Okay, let's talk Ethereum. Don’t look now, but the staking revolution is here! A near-record 35.35 million ETH, or 29% of the circulating supply, is now locked up. That’s almost $90 billion worth of ETH just sitting there, earning rewards. The positive headlines yell “investor confidence!” and “bullish pressure!” Are...