Introduction After years of seeking regulatory compliance, Diem, a cryptocurrency payment project from Facebook/Meta, ended abruptly in 2022. Its assets were sold off, including the underlying blockchain network. Mo Shaikh…
Blockchain vs Traditional Databases
Chainlink Staking: v0.1 Roadmap
Introduction In our previous paper on oracles, we dove into the intricacies that make up these networks, both old and new. Among the oracles discussed was Chainlink, the decentralized oracle…
UMA: Modern Incentive Structures
Introduction A blockchain oracle is a third party data-feed that serves as a bridge between blockchains and data that exists off-chain. In our last piece, we talked about what blockchain…
Oracle Networks: A Deep Dive Into Data Bridging Solutions
Table of Contents What is an Oracle? The Oracle Problem Chainlink Chainlink Network Architecture Chainlink Scalability Chainlink Tokenomics Chainlink Staking API3 API3 Network Architecture API3 Tokenomics Band Protocol Band Network…
Sandclock: Innovating Philanthropy Through Crypto Primitives
Introduction Sandclock aims to revolutionize philanthropy by creating systems that incentivize charitable donations. To do this, they must craft yield opportunities that are sustainable, scalable, and accessible to everyone. Up…
Silo Finance: An Isolated Advantage
The Power of Leverage Lending protocols in DeFi aim to create decentralized, permissionless loans, which enable capital-efficient strategies for users. These opportunities exist for both lenders and borrowers. Users can…
Bancor v3: A Look into the Future
If you missed Part 1, on Bancor’s history, check it out here. Enter Bancor V3 On November 28th, 2021, Bancor officially announced the next iteration of their protocol, Bancor v3,…
Bancor: The History of DeFi’s Founding Fathers
Introduction Bancor is among the most overlooked and misunderstood DeFi native projects, and its complexities can leave even the savviest DeFi natives scratching their heads. With that said, it’s maintained…