Worldcoin, an identity coin startup founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is furthering its “human-centric” approach to the Web3 space with its new blockchain network, World Chain. On April 17, Worldcoin announced World Chain, which is a new blockchain initiative designed to prioritize human users, enhance efficiency and foster real-world utility in Web3 applications. Worldcoin […]
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Ton blockchain: X policies to drive Telegram adoption
The Ton blockchain team believes a new X policy will push more users toward Telegram and its crypto features. Elon Musk’s social network introduced a rule requiring new users to pay a small yearly fee before unlocking X features like News Daily, posts, likes, and bookmarks. Musk’s rationale pointed to a bot-combating strategy, as participants […]
Cloud computing empowers AI on blockchain — Here’s how
In recent years, the fusion of artificial intelligence (AI) with blockchain technology has sparked considerable interest across various sectors, promising groundbreaking innovations that could transform industries ranging from finance to healthcare. The combination holds the potential to enhance data security, improve decision-making processes and unlock new efficiencies. Yet, despite the palpable excitement, the path to fully unleashing AI’s capabilities […]
Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol, explained
What is the IBC protocol? IBC is an open-source protocol designed to facilitate message relaying between separate distributed ledgers and was developed to connect independent blockchains. The Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol facilitates data sharing and communication between different blockchains or “zones.” It’s a digital link between several blockchain networks, enabling safe information sharing, asset exchange and interaction. […]
Contango Reaches $5M Close on $10M Blockchain x AI Seed Fund
Contango Digital Assets is pleased to announce the successful first close of its latest venture fund, the Contango Blockchain x AI Fund, bringing in an impressive $5 million in LP capital, to date. The fund is dedicated to investing in North American seed round companies building at the intersection of blockchain and artificial intelligence. The […]
Blockchain for Good Alliance launches at Blockchain Life Dubai
The Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA) announced its official launch on April 15, at the Blockchain Life Dubai event. Describing itself as a “collaborative network of organizations, projects, and individuals committed to leveraging blockchain technology to solve global social, environmental, and economic challenges,” the BGA has partnered with blockchain-based organizations of nearly every stripe. These […]
Blockchain infrastructure and development for the era of utility
We’re now well and truly into the era of utility for blockchain technology. Going forward, the technical elements, infrastructure, and development of various blockchains will come more sharply into focus. At this year’s London Blockchain Conference, the technical capabilities of utility blockchains will be the central point of discussion and debate. If you have something to say, […]
Blockchain fraud group shifts $1M to Blast for new schemes
A group with a history of blockchain fraud on platforms like Magnate, Kokomo, and Lendora is launching new schemes on Blast. They have recently moved around $1 million in laundered funds to finance their fraudulent activities. According to on-chain detective ZachXBT, the funds were initially moved from an Ethereum address linked to previous scams to another […]
Blockchain fraud group strikes again, launches fresh scheme on Blast network
A group known for its past blockchain fraud activities has reportedly launched a fresh scheme on Blast. According to ZachXBT, an on-chain detective, the group has moved approximately $1 million in laundered funds to Base to fuel its new scam. The unnamed group initially transferred the funds from an Ethereum (ETH) address linked to previous […]
Blockchains still aren’t great at communication
One of the prerequisites for the mass adoption of blockchain technology is interoperability — the ability to pass data between distinct blockchain and blockchain-like systems. Numerous interoperability projects have established themselves today, and many are growing at an incredible rate. Indeed, it’s only a matter of time before the number of cross-chain messages is measured […]