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Bitcoin dominance dips to 55.81%, down from its November 2024 top of 61.53%. Declining BTC dominance has paved the way for the altcoin season, with over 75% of the top 100 altcoins consistently outperforming Bitcoin. Let’s deep-dive into the top 10 altcoins for beginners to buy in December 2024. Why Bitcoin dominance matters to altcoin traders Bitcoin (BTC) dominance is a percentage measure of how much of the total crypto market value belongs to BTC. This is an important metric for traders as it helps identify how capital is distributed between Bitcoin and altcoins.  At 55.81%, over half of the…

1RTFKT, a Nike-owned non-fungible token (NFT) fashion studio, has announced it will wind down operations by the end of January 2025.The news was shared through a post on X (Twitter), stating, “Today, we’re announcing the plan to wind down RTFKT operations.” Despite the announcement, the company clarified, “RTFKT isn’t ending. It’s becoming what it was always meant to be an Artifact of cultural revolution.”Nike acquired RTFKT in 2021 as part of its push into Web3 and its goal to innovate in sports fashion. Since the acquisition, RTFKT has gained a strong following, with nearly 400,000 followers on X.  You Might Be Interested…

Conflux (CFX) price has seen a significant surge in the last 24 hours, rising by 10.59% following the unveiling of its roadmap for the next three to five years. The surge comes amidst increased trading activity, with CFX showing renewed investor interest and growing momentum.Conflux Roadmap Sparks Investor InterestThe Conflux team recently revealed their new technology roadmap, outlining future developments aimed at transforming the blockchain space. The roadmap features advancements in scalability, privacy, and AI integration, all designed to make Conflux a leading Layer 1 blockchain platform. While the details of the roadmap are vast, investors are particularly excited about innovations…

DIA has unveiled Lasernet, the world’s first Layer-2 rollup designed specifically for Oracle infrastructure, on testnet. This groundbreaking development combines trustless execution and scalability to meet the increasing demand for decentralized, permissionless, and reliable data delivery in blockchain applications. Key Features of Lasernet Lasernet introduces pull and push-based oracles for developers to test on Ethereum Sepolia, ahead of its mainnet release scheduled for Q1 2025. Built to address the limitations of traditional Oracle solutions, Lasernet allows for scalable, cost-efficient, and trustless on-chain computation while maintaining Ethereum’s robust security. The innovative architecture is powered by Lumina, DIA’s new modular Oracle stack.…

A Pepe whale sold 356.2 billion tokens worth $7.3 million. Pepe has remained stuck in a consolidation range over the past two weeks. Since reaching an ATH of $0.00002524 nearly three weeks ago, Pepe [PEPE] has struggled to maintain an upward momentum. As such, the memecoin has continually consolidated within the $0.000022 and $0.000018 range. Despite the witnessed market correction, the recent rally to ATH left long-term holders experiencing massive profits. With the memecoin now struggling to make more gains, these long-term holders especially whales have turned to sell to maximize their profits. Pepe whale sells 356.2B tokens According to…

Key Takeaways: The Chainlink Platform is evolving to give developers substantially more power, freedom, and reach than ever before through a highly self-serve, scalable, and programmable architecture. The core functions of oracle networks are becoming reusable modular capabilities that developers can compose in any way into workflows and run via the new Chainlink Runtime Environment (CRE). Developers will be able to seamlessly combine all Chainlink capabilities to create customized apps and unlock use cases not bound by any chain, offchain resource, or product integration. The upgrade of the Chainlink Platform is key to expanding Chainlink to thousands of blockchains and…

Altcoin season is here, as more tokens have outperformed BTC in the past 90 days.  The altcoin rally had more room for growth, but analysts remain cautious.  The much-awaited altcoin season is here after strengthening into December. According to Blockchain Center data, the altcoin season index reading hit a 12-month high of 82, reinforcing that it was a firm ‘alt season’ and not Bitcoin [BTC].  Source: Blockchain Center Top gainers – HBAR, XRP, DOGE The elevated reading followed massive pumps on top tokens like Ripple [XRP], Hedera [HBAR], Stellar [XLM], and Dogecoin [DOGE] outperformed the king coin.  In the past…

Follow Frank on X. Bitcoin is its own network state, to borrow a term from Balaji Srinivasan. That is, while Bitcoin proponents aren’t bound to one geographical region (quite the opposite, actually) they have collective power and can enact change.We just saw some version of this power exercised in the U.S. political sphere, as the Bitcoin (and crypto) lobby fiercely supported pro-Bitcoin candidates in the recent U.S. election cycle. Because this lobby was so strong, many pro-Bitcoin candidates were elected or re-elected into positions of power.One could argue that Trump won the election because he embraced Bitcoin, while Harris could…

Community & educationBlockchain Summer BootcampAfrica Blockchain InstituteBootcamp introducing teenagers to blockchain through hands-on learning, workshops, and collaborative projects organized in Cotonou, Benin and taught in French.EmailCommunity & educationBlockHackKerala Blockchain AcademyHackathon hosted in Trivandrum, India with tracks focused on Ethereum onboarding and inclusion, blockchain for Sustainable Development Goals, and building dapps on Ethereum and layer 2s (L2).Community & educationBuilding BuildersWeb3Clubs3-month Solidity program and in-person Solidity bootcamps organized in Nairobi, Kenya.Community & educationCrecimiento ActivitiesSEED OrgSupporting SEED Org’s Ethereum-focused activities at the Crecimiento pop-up city in Buenos Aires, Argentina.Community & educationEEA Industry DayEnterprise Ethereum AllianceConference exploring how Ethereum is powering enterprises globally, hosted…

Cristiano Ronaldo is back with another digital release, teaming up with Binance to launch the “ForeverSkills” collectibles. This collection goes beyond digital keepsakes, giving fans a chance to connect with the football icon through tutorials and even a masterclass. The collection also includes a “Proof of Skills” challenge, for fans to showcase their football moves to Ronaldo on TikTok or Instagram. A Skill-Filled Experience for Fans The “ForeverSkills” collection is all about celebrating Ronaldo’s legendary moves on the pitch. Whether you’re just starting your football journey or you’re an aspiring pro, these collectibles offer something unique. Holders of both Free…