Blockchain News, Protocol Updates, and Infrastructure

Tokenizing Diplomacy: When Nations Trade “Policy Bonds” on Chain
Imagine a world where governments tokenize their promises — where nations issue digital “policy bonds” or climate tokens, and citizens trade belief in political outcomes like investors trade futures. Blockchain could make that world possibl

How Solana’s Latest Upgrade Broke the Throughput Barrier — And What It Means for Ethereum
Solana’s latest network upgrade boosts throughput and slashes transaction times, raising questions about Ethereum’s ability to keep up.

Crypto Crime Hits $2.2 Billion: The Dark Side of 2024’s Market Recovery
Crypto crime surged in 2024 with $2.2 billion stolen through hacks, bridge exploits, and AI-driven scams. As regulators tighten oversight, investors face a new era of risks and security challenges.

Ethereum’s Next Chapter: Scalability, Upgrades, and the DeFi Stress Test
Ethereum is at a turning point. With upgrades underway and DeFi resilience on display, the network must balance scalability, security, and competition to remain the leading smart contract platform.

How a Steam Indie Game Turned Into a $150,000 Crypto Heist
Valve pulled the Steam game BlockBlasters after it was revealed to carry a crypto drainer that stole over $150K, including $32K from a streamer’s cancer fundraiser. The case raises urgent questions about gaming security and wallet safety.

After 100% Uptime in Q3, Solana’s Next Battle Is Payments, DePIN—and Trust
Solana achieved 100% uptime in Q3 2025, a milestone that shifts the focus from past outages to what reliable throughput can unlock for payments, DePIN, and enterprise use.

Copper’s $40M Loss and Leadership Shake-Up Signal Stress in Custody Market
Copper has revealed a $40M annual loss even as revenues climbed, reshaping leadership and cutting costs. The results raise questions about resilience in crypto custody.

Blockchain Scaling Explained: Layer 1 vs Layer 2 vs Rollups
Understand how Layer 1, Layer 2, and rollups work to scale blockchain networks while preserving decentralization and security.

How to Safely Store and Secure Your Crypto
Protect your crypto from hacks and loss. Learn how to secure wallets, safeguard seed phrases, and build a robust personal security plan.

Cryptoeconomics Explained: How Token Design & Incentives Drive Crypto
Discover how cryptoeconomics shapes crypto success by aligning incentives, token design, and game theory to build secure and sustainable blockchain networks.