Blockchain Foundations

Understanding how protocols align user incentives with long-term governance has become critical in decentralized finance (DeFi). The vote-escrow (ve) tokenomics model pioneered by Curve Finance transformed token distribution, liquidity incentives, and governance into a strategic game, spawning “bribe markets” and the so-called “Curve Wars.” The Origins of veTokenomics Decentralized protocols

In the aftermath of high-profile failures like FTX’s collapse, transparency and trust have become non-negotiable imperatives for custodial services and exchanges. Proof of Reserves (PoR) emerged as a rapid response to prove that on-chain assets held by an exchange exceed its user deposits. Yet, PoR alone stops short of

Airdrops are when crypto projects give away free tokens to early users. Airdrop farming means actively doing tasks in hopes of qualifying for those rewards. It’s like planting seeds — hoping one day they’ll grow into free coins 💸 How Airdrops Usually Work Projects want: * Active users * Buzz and social

The Rise of Decentralized and Self-Sovereign Identity in Web3 In a world increasingly powered by data, identity has become both a powerful asset and a vulnerable target. From social media logins to bank accounts, our digital presence is scattered across platforms, each holding a fragmented piece of who we are.