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Introduction Ever heard of BRC-20 tokens? They’re a bit of an experiment, and honestly, not the most efficient way to create your own tokens on the Bitcoin blockchain. Think of them as inspired by Ethereum’s popular ERC-20 tokens, but with a Bitcoin twist. BRC-20s use something called the Bitcoin Ordinals protocol to essentially “write” information

It’s been an exciting few months for the crypto world, especially here in the US! There’s a real buzz around what seems like a friendlier approach to crypto regulations. And honestly, the optimism feels justified. After all, the US president now has his own meme coin (talk about embracing the times!), and the SEC has

The following is a guest article from Mike Wasyl, CEO at Bracket. Let’s be real, DeFi has been a rollercoaster. Over the past four years, we’ve seen some truly awful economic models crash and burn. But even with the failures, there’s something undeniably captivating about this idea of a tarpless economy. If you look beyond

Ever heard of a “witness discount” in the world of Bitcoin? It might sound a bit technical, but it’s actually a pretty cool concept! Basically, it’s all about making Bitcoin transactions lighter by giving a break to the “witness” part of the transaction. Think of the witness as the digital signature that proves you own

Singapore – February 21, 2025 – Exciting news in the crypto world! Nansen, you know, the go-to platform for blockchain analytics, is now officially a TRON Super Representative (SR). What does this mean? Well, as a Super Representative, Nansen is diving deep into the TRON network, playing a vital role in keeping things secure, efficient,

So, the word is out: USDT (Tether) is heading to Bitcoin and Lightning through Taproot Assets. Unsurprisingly, this news has sparked a range of reactions. It seems a lot of folks think it’s a positive move for Bitcoin – and honestly, that was the majority sentiment in a quick poll I ran on X (Twitter).

A recent report from venture capital firm Epoch offers a fascinating look into the Bitcoin world, highlighting a growing trend: more and more startups are adding Bitcoin (BTC) to their company balance sheets. The report suggests that with ongoing worries about inflation and the increasing difficulty of raising funds, Bitcoin is becoming a smart move

Hayden Davis, a prominent figure associated with the Solana-based Libra memecoin scandal, is facing serious allegations. According to a report published by Argentine news source La Nación on February 18, Davis allegedly boasted about wielding influence over Argentine President Javier Milei. La Nación reported that these claims are now under scrutiny. The news outlet’s report

Jesse Shrader believes 2025 will be a significant year for the Lightning Network. He posits that rising Bitcoin prices and the introduction of Tether (USDT) on Lightning will drive increased adoption of Lightning for payments by businesses and institutions. Shrader’s company, Amboss, aims to facilitate this vision. “We want to expand Bitcoin as a payment