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AFX Launches Sovereign L1 for Onchain Perpetuals

AFX Launches Sovereign L1 for Onchain Perpetuals

AFX has launched its mainnet, bringing a purpose-built Layer 1 to the onchain derivatives market.

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AFX Launches Sovereign L1 for Onchain Perpetuals

AFX Launches Sovereign L1 for Onchain Perpetuals

AFX has launched its mainnet, bringing a purpose-built Layer 1 to the onchain derivatives market.
Tokenized Real Estate is Live on Stellar via RedSwan

Tokenized Real Estate is Live on Stellar via RedSwan

The real world asset (RWA) space has exploded in 2025, with the total onchain RWA market capitalization growing by more than 130% since January to $35 billion. As the space progresses, we’re seeing increased variety of the different types of RWAs that exi...
Magma Launches Monad’s Flagship Liquid Staking Protocol

Magma Launches Monad’s Flagship Liquid Staking Protocol

Exploring a new liquid staking protocol coming to one of DeFi’s most highly anticipated mainnet releases.
What is Whisk? Exploring The Stellar Network’s Latest Protocol 23 Upgrade

What is Whisk? Exploring The Stellar Network’s Latest Protocol 23 Upgrade

Layer 1 blockchain, Stellar, just held its mainnet vote to launch its newest network upgrade, Protocol 23.
Goat Network: The Future of Bitcoin DeFi and Sustainable BTC Yield

Goat Network: The Future of Bitcoin DeFi and Sustainable BTC Yield

GOAT Network is here to bring scalable decentralized finance opportunities directly to the Bitcoin ecosystem. From sustainable BTC yield with YBTC to innovative Layer 2 solutions like proof-of-activity and zero-knowledge rollups, GOAT Network is redefining...
What is Maximal Extractable Value (MEV)?

What is Maximal Extractable Value (MEV)?

Ethereum validators are earning millions by reordering trades, but most users remain unaware of the impact of MEV on their transactions.
The Stellar Development Roadmap Paves Way for Expansion and Network Scalability

The Stellar Development Roadmap Paves Way for Expansion and Network Scalability

With plans to become a staple in the DeFi industry, as well as an enterprise-friendly blockchain network, the Stellar developer roadmap for 2025 sets the stage for its next growth surge.
SSV 2.0 And Based Applications: Decentralized Infrastructure for Secure, Scalable Ethereum Staking

SSV 2.0 And Based Applications: Decentralized Infrastructure for Secure, Scalable Ethereum Staking

Today we are reviewing SSV2.0 and the Based Applications paradigm. Here’s what sets it apart: bApps use the security of existing L1 validators (Ethereum, Solana, Cosmos, Avalanche, etc.) to directly secure new applications without needing extra restaking...
Stellar Network Aims to Become Top 10 DeFi Chain

Stellar Network Aims to Become Top 10 DeFi Chain

The payments network has been expanding since its smart contract launch in 2024, and now looks to become a DeFi powerhouse.
What is Ice Open Network?

What is Ice Open Network?

Exploring the performant Layer 1 blockchain, its design, and real-world application potential.