A serial crypto architect Koichi Hatta argues that the debate between centralized teams and DAOs is a matter of timing rather than a moral choice. He views early-stage centralization as “scaffolding”—necessary for fast, coordinated execution and security during a protocol’s infancy. The Scaffolding Theory of Governance In the volatile landscape of decentralized finance, the word
Walmart (WMT) and Google announced plans to integrate AI-driven shopping directly into Google’s Gemini assistant, signaling a deeper push toward a future built around autonomous “agentic” systems, rather than traditional search. In a press release issued on Sunday, Walmart announced that the new experience will enable customers to discover and purchase Walmart and Sam’s Club
Custodiy is working with Vita Inu (VINU) to create a unique on-chain ecosystem using Custodiy’s smart contract-based stablecoin technology which will transform VINU from a meme-driven community to a place where customers can utilize real-world financial products in their daily lives. Together, they intend to build an entirely new platform for users of digital assets
With its new line of human-readable domain names for Bitcoin, ZNS Connect has paved the way for a new era in Bitcoin Layer-2. The inclusion of clear and accessible content .Bob addresses have simplified the experience of using a Bitcoin wallet by replacing complicated, hard-to-spell, and often difficult-to-type traditional wallet addresses. ZNS Connect is taking
Robinhood’s crypto arm deepened its bet on blockchain infrastructure this past year as it expanded its products into tokenized stocks, staking products and a forthcoming layer-2 network built on Arbitrum. The retail brokerage stunned parts of the crypto industry last year when it revealed it was building its own blockchain infrastructure atop Ethereum’s scaling ecosystem,
CratD2C Smart Chain, a Layer-1 blockchain platform using Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS), has announced its strategic investment partnership with Pinnacle Ventures, a growth-oriented digital VC fund and community (Pinnacle VC) focused on crypto startups in India, Turkey, and the Middle East. The primary objective of this collaboration is to accelerate the adoption of real-world
Velo said Orbit Plus launched on iOS and Android across 15 countries, using device-stored private keys. Orbit Plus links PayFi settlement with RWA tokenization and works alongside EVOLVE and Lightnet. Velo Protocol has launched Orbit Plus, a multi-chain Web3 Super App, across 15 countries. The rollout is available for iOS and Android through the Apple
Cellula, a leader in decentralized gaming, has entered an innovative partnership with the ENI chain. This partnership will create a new way for miners on the ENI blockchain to be rewarded for their work, which may fundamentally change how players interact with blockchain-based games in the future. Introducing Proof-of-Work Spirit to Web3 Gaming Cellula is
OpenLedger has formed a strategic partnership with 4EVERLAND to work on the foundation of the decentralized artificial intelligence and web3 applications. The partnership will unify the AI-oriented blockchain OpenLedger with the cloud infrastructure developed by 4EVERLAND based on Web3, which will streamline the process of deploying, scaling, and commercializing AI-based decentralized applications. OpenLedger continues to
Arkham Intelligence, a prominent crypto analytics and exchange platform, has announced it will no longer provide support for the Linea blockchain on its intelligence platform from January 11. The decision comes amid a periodic review, which Arkham carries out to determine how relevant a chain is based on factors like user demand and its overall