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From Flash Boys to Formalized Blockspace: The Evolution of MEV in Crypto

From Flash Boys to Formalized Blockspace: The Evolution of MEV in Crypto

What is MEV? Definition and TradFi Parallels Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) refers to the maximum profit a blockchain block producer (whether a miner, validator, or sequencer) can extract by arbitrarily including, excluding, or reordering transactions in the blocks they produce (flashbots). In essence, MEV captures the value available to privileged

What Is Rug Pull in Crypto? How Does It Work and How to Protect Yourself?

What Is Rug Pull in Crypto? How Does It Work and How to Protect Yourself?

Rapidly growing projects and tokens in the cryptocurrency markets bring significant risks along with opportunities. One of the most dangerous among these is “rug pull” fraud. In this method, project developers suddenly disappear with investors’ money and render the project worthless. This article will examine the concept of rug pull

The end of volatility in gas fee? How USDT-Native Chains Could Redefine Web3 Cost Models

The end of volatility in gas fee? How USDT-Native Chains Could Redefine Web3 Cost Models

The End of Volatility in Gas Fees For years, gas fees have been a double-edged sword in the Web3 space. While they reflect the real-time demand and activity on a blockchain, they’ve also become a barrier to entry especially for users and institutions accustomed to predictable, fiat-denominated costs. But

Hard Forks and Soft Forks: Fundamental Mechanisms of Blockchain Upgrades

Hard Forks and Soft Forks: Fundamental Mechanisms of Blockchain Upgrades

In the digital age, regularly updating the apps on your smartphone is a common and natural process. However, in the world of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, the situation is somewhat more complex. Decentralized structures mean that how updates are made and implemented involves technical details that differ significantly from other

Sybil Attacks: The Hidden Threat in the Crypto World and Ways to Protect Against It

Sybil Attacks: The Hidden Threat in the Crypto World and Ways to Protect Against It

In today's digital world, online systems and blockchain networks are becoming increasingly important. However, these systems are also vulnerable to attacks by malicious actors. One of these threats is the Sybil attack. So, what is a Sybil attack, how does it occur, and how does it affect blockchain

What is a Multisig Wallet?

What is a Multisig Wallet?

Multisig, or multi-signature, is a specific type of digital signature that allows two or more users to collectively sign documents or transactions. Essentially, it is created by combining multiple unique signatures. This multi-signature technology exists in the world of cryptocurrencies but the basic principle predates the creation of Bitcoin. In

Progression of blockchain staking: from locked tokens, to Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs) enabling DeFi use, to Liquid Restaked Tokens (LRTs) adding extra rewards and cross-protocol utility.

From Static to Programmable Liquidity: How LSTs & LRTs Are Redefining Liquidity in DeFi

Staking has long been a cornerstone of blockchain networks, enabling token holders to secure the network and earn rewards in return. But in its early form, staking came with a major trade-off: once you staked, your assets were locked, illiquid, and could only generate a single stream of yield. DeFi’