Author: Yeek.io
What if your next big win could come from a meme? Imagine scrolling through TikTok or Twitter and spotting the latest viral token that’s turning ordinary folks into overnight success stories. That’s the magic of meme coins. These quirky, community-driven tokens have captivated crypto enthusiasts worldwide, combining humour with high-stakes speculation. In 2024, the meme coin market is hotter than ever, with coins rising and falling faster than a rollercoaster. Among the chaos, one stands out: BTFD Coin (BTFD). This gem is making waves with its presale success, bold vision, and community-driven approach. Paired with rising stars like Cat in…
In a livestream broadcast on December 19, 2024, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson delivered new remarks on the conflict with the Cardano Foundation, structural complications, and strategic priorities moving into 2025. “It’s About Governance” Hoskinson began by acknowledging the shift from “governance on paper” to “governance reality” throughout 2024, referencing a series of “deep and significant governance conversations” during the December Constitutional Convention. He highlighted the historical trajectory of the Cardano Foundation’s board composition and jurisdictional issues dating back to 2014, as well as disputes that arose in 2021 and earlier. He described the Foundation’s origins, including the initial founding by…
Bitcoin (BTC) tries the $100,000 support zone after falling to $98,000 during the recent market shakeout. According to some market watchers, the flagship crypto’s recent performance resembles its December 2023 trajectory, suggesting that BTC might see a massive breakout soon. Bitcoin Price Mirrors December 2023’s Performance On Wednesday, Bitcoin and the rest of the crypto market saw a massive correction after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) announced a 25-basis-point rate cut and signaled fewer cuts than expected in 2025. The flagship cryptocurrency dropped 9.2% from its $108,135 all-time high (ATH), briefly falling below the $99,000 on support before recovering. BTC…
A Terminal Total Difficulty (TTD) of 50000000000000000 has been selected for the Ropsten Merge.Stakers and node operators must manually override the TTD in both their execution and consensus layer clients before June 7, 2022.Proof-of-Work testnets can have volatile hash rates and the exact timing of The Merge on Ropsten is hard to predict accurately. Assuming no unexpected hash rate fluctuations, we expect The Merge to happen around June 8-9, 2022.Note that syncing an execution layer client on Ropsten may take several hours to days and is required to run through The Merge. Background Earlier this week, the Ropsten testnet’s transition…
Web3 fantasy shooter Kokodi Arena has officially launched Season 1 on the HyperPlay platform and is now open to NFT holders.Kokodi Arena combines elements of battle royale and extraction shooter genres, offering a mix of strategy, teamwork, and high-stakes combat.This new season brings the Play-to-Airdrop feature, where players can earn rewards such as $KOKO tokens, NFTs, and other in-game items by accumulating Play Points (PP) through gameplay. Source: KOKODI GamesPlay-to-Airdrop Mechanics and RewardsIn Season 1, Kokodi Arena introduces Play Points as the in-game currency for earning rewards.Players can earn Play Points through Quick Match, the game’s primary mode for competitive…
Web 3 needs to re-think how people get–and stay–involved. If we don’t, we’ll miss out on the greatest talent migration in recent history. Another day, another DAO. Every week we see dozens of new DAOs come into being. Each has a fresh Discord, Twitter and token. Many of them begin with a bang and see extraordinary growth during their initial weeks and months. The problem is this: the concept of a DAO is miles ahead of the actual experience of one. And while thousands if not millions of new participants want to contribute to these new spaces, most of them…
It’s Not Unusual: Stablecoin Platform Altcoin USUAL Bucks Crypto Downtrend Following Binance Listing
The native token of a decentralized fiat stablecoin-issuing platform is rallying against the dipping crypto markets. Two days ago, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, Binance, added support for Usual Protocol (USUAL). “Binance is excited to announce that Usual (USUAL) will be added to Binance Simple Earn, Buy Crypto, Binance Convert, Binance Margin, Binance Auto-Invest, and Binance Futures at the respective dates and timings listed below.” According to a post on the social media platform X from Usual in response to the Binance listing, the team says the protocol aims to usher in a “stablecoin renaissance”. “90% for the…
Follow Frank on X. On a recent episode of the Coinage podcast, guest SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said that she is open to reconsidering in-kind redemptions for spot bitcoin ETFs.(For those who aren’t familiar with the term “in-kind redemption,” it refers to the ability to withdraw the bitcoin you’ve purchased via an ETF into your own custody. In essence, it turns a bitcoin IOU into the real thing.)BREAKING: SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce previews new pro-crypto changes coming to the SECETF in-kind redemptions and ability for ETF issuers to begin staking likely done "early on"Both ETFs now have more than $100B…
They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer for his college paper. This early love for storytelling paved…
Queridos amigos, It’s happening. Devcon is back! When we first announced that Devcon would take place in Bogotá, we spoke about all the city had to offer, and what we dreamed the event could become. Later this year, we will finally meet in Bogotá. With Devconnect now wrapped up, our team is working to bring Devconnect’s older sister, Devcon, to life. We can’t wait to unite the Ethereum ecosystem in the vibrant capital of Colombia. But enough with the teasers! Today we’re releasing details on ticketing, speaker applications, supporter information and more. Enjoy! Ticketing This year, as in prior years,…