A Better Way to Estimate DynamoDB Costs

DynamoDB costs often surprise teams due to unpredictable workloads and AWS calculator limitations. ScyllaDB created a new cost analyzer that factors in real-world scenarios like bursty traffic, peaks, and global tables. Built as a simple client-side tool, it enables developers to explore “what-if” cost scenarios and better understand their true DynamoDB expenses.

Most Blockchains Talk of Financial Inclusion. What Happens When You Actually Try It?

Crypto likes to claim it’s banking the unbanked, but few have built for people without smartphones or internet. Fedrok is rolling out USSD wallets, tokenized carbon credits, and solar-powered ID-linked payments across parts of Africa, the Pacific, and South Asia. In this Q&A, CEO Philip Blazdell shares the on-the-ground reality of building inclusive infrastructure and … Read more

Constitutional Hard Forks – When Citizens Must Reclaim Their Ultimate Governance Power

In my previous piece about Bitcoin’s hard fork mechanism as the ultimate “code red button”, I explored how decentralized networks preserve the community’s power to choose a different path when existing structures no longer serve their interests. Today, I want to extend that metaphor beyond cryptocurrency into the realm of constitutional governance, where ordinary citizens … Read more

XRP Set to Break $7 as Little Pepe Soars in the Meme Coin Market

Ripple’s partnership with BNY Mellon boosts XRP’s momentum toward $7, marking a win for institutional crypto adoption. At the same time, Little Pepe (LILPEPE) is leading the meme coin frenzy with a sold-out presale, viral community hype, and upcoming exchange listings. Together, XRP’s stability and LILPEPE’s explosive potential highlight a new crypto wave.