Choosing Wallets for Decentralized Applications

For modern blockchain applications, it’s crucial to balance ease of use for experienced users with accessibility for newcomers. One of the first challenges for beginners is selecting and creating a wallet. Wallet interaction must be simple enough to maintain high conversion rates while preserving blockchain’s core advantage – decentralization – without compromising user experience (UX). … Read more

HyveDA Secures $50 Million in Pre-Deposits After Symbiotic Mainnet Launch

HyveDA reached a supply cap of $50 million in pre-deposits from early contributors. The deposit phase began with the launch of the Symbiotic mainnet on January 28 and completed within two weeks. The deposits occurred during a market decline triggered by President Trump’s tariff policy. Contributors participated through two vault types. One vault is managed … Read more

Pepedose ($PEPD) Raises Over $300K In 24 Hours, Set To Transform DeFi With PEPD Token And mETH Layer

Pepedose has successfully raised over $300,000 within 24 hours, marking a milestone in its mission to transform decentralized finance (DeFi). Following this support, Pepedose is excited to announce the official launch of $PEPD, a community-driven MemeCoin project designed to merge innovation and engagement within the DeFi space. As the first phase of the Pepedose ecosystem, … Read more

AI and security startups blossom on cloudy days

Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Want it in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here. This week confirmed that even when current events cloud the outlook, some startups still manage to raise significant amounts of funding, with those tied to security and … Read more

Meta is working on ‘humanoid’ robots, too

Meta is planning to design the hardware and software for humanoid robots, according to a report from Bloomberg. Sources tell the outlet that a newly formed team within Meta’s Reality Labs division will start by working on “humanoid robot hardware” capable of completing household chores. Bloomberg notes that Meta has broader goals of making “the … Read more

Coin Terminal And ZetaChain Unite To Launch AI-Powered Crypto Hackathon With $1M In Funding

CoinTerminal, one of the leading crypto IDO launchpads, has partnered with ZetaChain, the new L1 and Universal Blockchain for cross-chain interoperability, to host an exclusive online hackathon – AI3. This groundbreaking event aims to uncover the most promising and impactful blockchain projects, fueling their growth with up to $1 million in funding raised through CoinTerminal’s … Read more

Whale.io Says Goodbye To Telegram And Focuses On Web

In a landmark move, Whale Casino, the biggest project and one of the most prominent operators in the Telegram community, has announced a shift in its operational strategy. The operator has decided to discontinue its Telegram bot service due to recent changes in the platform and decided to concentrate on its web platform, whale.io, heralding … Read more

Crypto-Powered Loyalty Apps Empower Brands to Enter Web3

Brands struggle to engage Web3 audiences due to the technical complexity of the space, the need for specific domain knowledge, nontraditional community dynamics, prior understanding of blockchain technology, and loose regulations. This complicates partnerships, fundraising, and even optics for Web3 products and services, creating a cycle in which breakout technology is consistently underfunded due to … Read more

What to Expect at Consensus Hong Kong

Consensus, the world’s longest-running crypto conference, opens in Hong Kong next week, offering a unique viewpoint into digital assets in Asia. More than 270 speakers and thousands of attendees from over 90 countries are expected at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre for the event being held from Tuesday, Feb. 18 to Thursday, Feb. … Read more

BANANA Is Live On LINE’s Dapp Portal, Pioneering AI-Powered Data Sovereignty And Rewards

Santa Clara, California, February 14th, 2025/Chainwire/–BANANA, the AI-driven idle game powered by CARV known for its meme-inspired banana collecting and innovative data monetization, is proud to announce its official launch on LINE’s Dapp Portal. After rapidly scaling to 18 million users on Telegram since July 2024—including 10 million in its first month—BANANA is now expanding … Read more

These 4 Projects Prove DePIN is Changing Infrastructure for the Better

The Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) model is reshaping how digital and physical infrastructure is managed. By leveraging blockchain technology and cryptoeconomic incentives, DePINs allow individuals to contribute computing power, wireless coverage, sensor data, and other resources in exchange for rewards. While DePINs have primarily been associated with wireless networks and geospatial data collection, new … Read more