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Since Bitcoin’s genesis block, minted on the 3rd of January, 2009, many innovations have emerged from blockchain technology. One such innovation was community-driven governance through

Finn Juddell 1, Beau Chaseling 1, Nathan Lenga 1, Akiva Dubrofsky 2, Ashwin Tumne 2, Eugene Fine 3, Misha Kushka 3, Eugeniia Monastyrna 4, Ramil

Envision an ethereal intelligence wherein, given sufficient explanation of a problem, it will invariably generate a solution. Assuming this intelligence is provided with the requisite

As a nascent industry, the blockchain space is in a constant state of evolution. With respect to the human species, the catalyst for evolution was

Mutuals are an essential component of the global financial infrastructure. Its purpose is to mitigate the risks of unexpected events. Cryptocurrency markets are particularly vulnerable

Today, hundreds of different layer 1 and layer 2 blockchains exist. The emergence of these blockchains is largely due to the cause and effect of

In the rapidly evolving landscape of decentralised finance (DeFi), Uniswap has emerged as the gold standard for decentralised exchanges (DEXs). Built as a public good,

The Optimism Network is built on top of a base referred to as the Over Powered Stack, OP Stack or opstack, hence the moniker of

Despite the vast number of over 22,900 cryptocurrency tokens, only a small portion of them can truly be considered successful. It can be concluded that

Within the arena of blockchain technology, the battle to become the preeminent smart contract platform has seen Avalanche rise to prominence. The platform’s success can

Uniswap’s origins lie in the foundation of decentralised exchange technology, emerging as a potent alternative to its centralised counterparts. Gaining prominence for its innovative approach

Since the peak of the last bull cycle, scaling blockchains has been a major focus for institutions, developers and projects. With demand growing and the

Auctions are a high-stakes poker game with bidders placing their bets in the hopes of walking away with a prize. However, certain auction designs facilitate

Blockchain technology is a rising tide, on a trajectory to gradually subsume certain operations of the traditional financial (TradFi) industry. At the heart of TradFi

Injective encompasses a biome created for the cultivation of an ecosystem of decentralised finance (DeFi). Constructed using the Cosmos SDK, Injective’s layer one blockchain enables

Maximum Extractable Value (MEV) is an untapped reservoir of digital oil hidden within every block of a blockchain. With the increased adoption of layer 0

Many in the industry analogise the blockchain space to the Wild West; reasons for this include there is no central means by which trades are

Blockchain networks can be analogised to bustling highways for transactions, with tolls paid in gas fees. Designed to reform its fee market, the London hard

Blockchains are often touted for their ability to provide secure and transparent record-keeping. Transactions are recorded, contained within blocks and added to the blockchain, which

Speaking on a Bankless Podcast, Chris Dixon of a16z, dogmatically stated that he “think[s] blockspace is the best product to be selling in the 2020s”.

Blockchain protocols differentiate themselves from traditional web applications largely due to their ideals rooted in decentralisation and trustlessness. While traditional tech startups are managed by

Blockchain nodes can be analogised to people talking in a crowd – without sufficient coordination, the message of each individual is lost within the cacophony

General purpose and application-specific blockchains are different in the same way that a library and a specialised research lab are different; both provide a similar

Part 1: The Move Language With the exponentially increasing pace of innovation in the crypto space, novel products are constantly being released and older ideas

Decentralised applications (dApps) have the potential to revolutionise a wide range of industries, from finance and healthcare to supply chain management and digital identity. However,

Setting up a token smart contract (SC) on more than one chain is gaining more popularity. It provides access to multiple high-volume AMMs and exposes

Although the totality of blockchain architecture often comprises a labyrinthine structure, the present norm simplifies it to four layers: execution, settlement, consensus and data availability.

Part 1: Zero-Knowledge Proofs The cryptocurrency space is built on the shoulders of cryptography; innovations in this field eventuate in blockchain technologies advancing, becoming more

A token-based business model is undoubtedly more complex than traditional business models. However, token models can bring a myriad of benefits to both users and

This article was written in partnership with Zokyo The labyrinthine nature of scaling in the blockchain space reveals new ways to strengthen networks without compromising

Specialisation is a prerequisite to maximal efficiency. This is especially true for blockchain systems in which modular architectures are gradually replacing monolithic architectures. Blockchain rollups

Blockchains like Ethereum are unable to connect to external data sources in a secure and reliable manner. Without the ability to access external data, blockchains

This article was written in partnership with InsurAce. The promise of decentralised finance (DeFi) is great: providing financial inclusion and possibilities to all, irrespective of

Every concept of a token-based business model needs to provide an answer to one basic question: what unique value does a token add to a

What is Arweave? The term ‘the internet is forever’ is a common phrase used to explain the permanence of data on the internet. However, this

Decentralised file storage has achieved popularity alongside the emergence of blockchain technology like Bitcoin and Ethereum, highlighting humanity’s need for genuinely trustworthy and reliable computing

Within the Decentralised Finance (DeFi) landscape, two distinct categories of products emerge: direct and indirect. Direct products cater to users by providing specific goods or

Presently, a blockchain ecosystem within which application-specific networks are the predominant model is feasible. At first glance this idea seems impractical or even ludicrous after

Ethereum is a congested highway, with network traffic frequently leading to traffic jams and inefficiencies. Arbitrum, a layer 2 network, serves as an alternative route,

A Historical Perspective on DAOs There are many ways to manage a blockchain-based product and despite the fact that ‘DAO’ (Decentralised Anonymous Organisation’) is commonly

An effective layer 1 is, in essence, a stage for a number of decentralised applications (DApp) working together as instruments in a harmonious symphony. Exemplifying

modular blockchains settlement

The emergence of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum has resulted in consumers around the world having an increasing interest in the world of blockchain –

The design and implementation of Sei Network are indicative of a novel paradigm that blends the best of app-specific and general-purpose blockchains. Accordingly, this blockchain

Consider how certain blockchains are able to interpret, compute and execute the abstract functionality contained within smart contract code. Conversely, traditional blockchains, such as the

In this Research Lab article, Innovation Analyst Finn Judell covers the concept of account abstraction in detail, with a focus on account abstraction in the

In the world of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) uniqueness is king and ownership reigns supreme. A land where digital art, collectibles, and memories can be forever

Blockchains, like free markets, are replete with inefficiencies. In order for the market to function effectively, entities capture these inefficiencies. This is mirrored on the

Parallel to Bitcoin’s disruption of traditional finance and technology with the peer-to-peer ideologies underpinning the blockchain is Ethereum’s disruption of blockchains with smart contract functionality.

Blockchains have revolutionised the way data is stored and transferred through their provision of a secure, decentralised and transparent way to conduct transactions. At the

Token treasuries are an important part of many decentralised projects, providing a source of funds that can be used to support the development of the

Written by Finn Judell & Nathan Lenga A blockchain is a distributed system that exists across a network of nodes within a peer-to-peer framework. Blockchain

Ethereum was initially conceptualised in 2013 by programmer Vitalik Buterin and brought to market in 2015 in collaboration with a cohort of (now renowned) blockchain

This is a direct follow-up to Regenerative Finance (Part 2): A New Financial Paradigm. In the final part of our Regenerative Finance coverage, Innovation Analyst Nathan

This is a direct follow-up to Regenerative Finance (Part 1): How it Works and Why it Matters In Part 2 of 3 for our Regenerative

Regenerative Finance (ReFi) is a model that uses money to incentivise communities to solve systemic issues. Deeply rooted in the theories of regenerative economics, this