Appchains, which stands for ‘application-specific blockchain,’ are customized solution made to fit the specific needs of a decentralized app or web3 protocol. Bitcoin started it all, but Ethereum aimed higher — it wanted to be the go-to platform for all things DeFi and tokenization. Unfortunately, when usage skyrocketed in 2017, transaction fees went through the
A shitcoin is basically a cryptocurrency that has almost no real value, legitimacy, or usefulness. These tokens are usually made with very little creativity or intention, often just for laughs or to make a quick buck. A lot of these coins, commonly called meme coins, are based on trending events, internet jokes, or memes. Since
Symbiotic provides a chill and adaptable way to restake, letting networks handle their staking stuff like collateral support, picking node operators, and setting up reward systems. How Does Symbiotic Work? Symbiotic lets you use any ERC-20 tokens that represent staked assets or liquidity positions across different blockchains, making capital use more efficient. Networks using Symbiotic
GambleFi is a term that covers decentralized apps offering crypto betting services. It’s all about moving online gambling onto the blockchain to enhance user experience with better transparency and fairness, while avoiding a lot of the challenges that come with the traditional setup. Gambling and crypto go together like peanut butter and jelly, as both
Tokenized gold is basically physical gold that’s been turned into digital tokens on a blockchain. Each token is supported by a matching amount of actual gold stored safely by the organization that issues it. Gold has always been a go-to for storing value, boasting a market cap exceeding $20 trillion. But it hasn’t been the
A smart wallet is a crypto wallet that you control, built on a smart contract in the blockchain. It offers better security options (such as account recovery), customizable features through programmable logic, and a smoother user experience (including gas fee abstraction and combined transactions). How Do Smart Wallets Work? Classic crypto wallets usually connect to
World Liberty Financial is a DeFi initiative supported by Donald Trump and his family, including Eric, Donald Jr., and Barron. The aim of this project is to boost the US dollar’s presence in the DeFi world. Learn more about World Liberty Financial World Liberty Financial aims to “Make crypto and America great by promoting the
USD1 is a US stablecoin that was introduced by the Trump-associated crypto initiative, World Liberty Financial, in March 2025. It’s a fiat-backed stablecoin, with its reserves managed by BitGo, and mainly consists of short-term US government treasuries, similar to the leading stablecoins USDT and USDC. Learn more about USD1 Fiat-backed stablecoins are those that have
A Security Token Offering (STO) is a way to raise funds by issuing security tokens that represent ownership in real assets like stocks, bonds, or property. During an STO, investors get tokens that are tied to actual assets, giving them ownership rights and the chance to earn dividends. How STO Works? STOs kick off when
When it comes to stablecoins, ‘depeg’ is when their value strays from the fixed price they’re supposed to hold, leading to instability. This can mean the stablecoin is worth either less or more than its pegged asset, but usually, it results in a big price drop. Stablecoins are meant to keep a consistent value, often