
Web3 Tech Brief By HackerNoon
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While Bitcoin (BTC) is Down 7% in 7 Days, This New Crypto Protocol is Up 300% Since Q1 2025
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/while-bitcoin-btc-is-down-7percent-in-7-days-this-new-crypto-protocol-is-up-300percent-since-q1-2025. Large, well-known assets are showing slower momentum, while smaller utility-driven protocols are starting to separate themselves. Mutuum Finance is developing a Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #web3, #mutuum-finance, #btcwire, #press-release, #mutuum-finance-announcement, #blockchain-development, #crypto-exchange, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @btcwire. Learn more about this writer by checking @btcwire's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. The crypto market is entering a phase where performance is no longer moving in one direction. Large, well-known assets are showing slower momentum, while smaller utility-driven protocols are starting to separate themselves. Mutuum Finance is developing a decentralized, non-custodial protocol designed to revolutionize crypto markets.

MEXC 2025 Report: Zero-Fee Strategy Delivers $1.1B in User Savings, Capturing Leading Market Share
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/mexc-2025-report-zero-fee-strategy-delivers-$11b-in-user-savings-capturing-leading-market-share. MEXC’s 2025 report reveals how zero-fee trading saved users $1.1B, drove liquidity, and captured leading crypto market share. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #mexc-2025-trading-report, #zero-fee-crypto-exchange, #crypto-liquidity-market-share, #rwa-trading-crypto-exchange, #token-market-share-growth, #usdc-trading-pair-volume-surge, #spot-and-futures-zero-fee-crypto, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @mexcmedia. Learn more about this writer by checking @mexcmedia's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. MEXC’s 2025 Zero-Fee Strategy Report shows how eliminating trading fees across 3,000+ spot and futures pairs saved users $1.1B and fueled major market share gains. The approach boosted liquidity in both mainstream and emerging assets, drove explosive growth in USDC and RWA trading, and positioned MEXC as a leading low-cost, high-liquidity crypto exchange.

MEXC Achieves 20X Growth in GOLD Futures, Captures Up to 47% Market Share with Zero-Fee Strategy
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/mexc-achieves-20x-growth-in-gold-futures-captures-up-to-47percent-market-share-with-zero-fee-strategy. MEXC’s zero-fee strategy drove 20X growth in gold futures, capturing up to 47% market share and $555M in daily volume. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #mexc-gold-futures-trading, #zero-fee-crypto-exchange, #mexc-precious-metals, #gold-futures-crypto, #crypto-futures-liquidity, #xag-usdt-trading-surge, #paxg-futures-volume-growth, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @mexcmedia. Learn more about this writer by checking @mexcmedia's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. MEXC achieved a 20X surge in gold futures trading, growing market share from 2.4% to 47% in under two months. Its zero-fee trading strategy, paired with deep liquidity and up to 100x leverage, pushed daily volume to $555M and fueled similar gains in silver futures. The exchange is now positioned as a leader in crypto-based precious metals derivatives.

Bitget Wallet Shifts Toward an Everyday Finance App
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/bitget-wallet-shifts-toward-an-everyday-finance-app. The update is built around utility-first usage and a simplified approach to onchain finance. The move follows the wallet surpassing 90 million users globally. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #web3, #bitget, #press-release, #bitget-news, #blockchain-development, #bitget-token, #bitget-review, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @blockman. Learn more about this writer by checking @blockman's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Bitget Wallet has made a strategic shift into an all-in-one everyday finance app. The update is built around utility-first usage and a simplified approach to onchain finance. The move follows the wallet surpassing 90 million users globally.

Educational Byte: The Howey Test’s Role in Crypto and Securities Rules
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/educational-byte-the-howey-tests-role-in-crypto-and-securities-rules. Strange but true that a citrus-grove dispute now influences crypto and securities rules. Let's see what the Howey Test is and how to face it. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #crypto-regulation, #howey-test, #crypto-security, #sec-crypto-regulation, #the-dao-incident, #the-dao-report, #obyte, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @obyte. Learn more about this writer by checking @obyte's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. The Howey Test is a 1946 U.S. Supreme Court decision that defines investment contracts as securities. When people contribute money to a shared project and expect profits from someone else’s effort, the setup should be treated as a security. In July 2017, the US Securities and Exchange Commission said the DAO tokens were securities.

How Mixin Built a $1 Trillion Volume Crypto Wallet That Prioritizes Privacy Over Profit
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-mixin-built-a-$1-trillion-volume-crypto-wallet-that-prioritizes-privacy-over-profit. Sonny Liu, CMO of Mixin, reveals how the company has processed over $1 trillion in volume while building privacy and encrypted communication into its crypto wal Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #web3, #blockchain, #cryptocurrency, #mixin-news, #mixin-announcement, #defi, #crypto-wallet, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @ishanpandey. Learn more about this writer by checking @ishanpandey's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Mixin is a private crypto wallet and messenger. The company has processed over $1 trillion in volume while building privacy and encrypted communication into its crypto wallet from day one. Learn why Mixin chose Signal Protocol encryption and self-custody over monetization.

Censorship Resistance in Crypto Networks (Or Why Your Money is Unstoppable)
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/censorship-resistance-in-crypto-networks-or-why-your-money-is-unstoppable. Not all money is equally stoppable. Let's explore censorship resistance in crypto, from tech basics to real-world limits. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #cryptocurrency-investment, #censorship-resistance, #online-censorship, #financial-censorship, #bank-account-freeze-crypto, #crypto-wallets, #obyte, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @obyte. Learn more about this writer by checking @obyte's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Censorship is the suppression or removal of writing, artistic work, etc. that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security. Cryptocurrencies were built to avoid this exact situation by providing a technical stack that cannot be tampered with.

With CBDCs, Central Banks Are Making the Same Mistake Kodak Made
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/with-cbdcs-central-banks-are-making-the-same-mistake-kodak-made. Central banks are repeating Kodak’s biggest mistake. Why CBDCs may fail—and why Bitcoin represents a deeper monetary paradigm shift. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #cbdcs, #financial-sovereignty, #bitcoin-adoption, #digital-money, #decentralized-finance, #programmable-money-risks, #bitcoin-vs-cbdc, #hackernoon-top-story, and more. This story was written by: @edwinliavaa. Learn more about this writer by checking @edwinliavaa's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Central banks’ embrace of CBDCs mirrors Kodak’s failed attempt to control digital photography: a technically impressive response that preserves obsolete power structures while ignoring a true paradigm shift. Bitcoin doesn’t just digitize money—it removes the need for centralized control entirely, and history suggests incumbents who laugh at that change rarely survive it.

Top Crypto Marketing Agencies Worldwide: A Buyer-First Ranking For PR, KOLs, And Viral Growth
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/top-crypto-marketing-agencies-worldwide-a-buyer-first-ranking-for-pr-kols-and-viral-growth. A top agency does more than post content or place a press release. It aligns narrative, credibility, distribution, and conversion into one timeline that a team Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #crypto-marketing, #web3-marketing, #best-crypto-marketing-agencies, #crypto-pr-distribution, #crypto-influencer-marketing, #kol-marketing-crypto, #web3-growth-marketing, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @cryptounfolded. Learn more about this writer by checking @cryptounfolded's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Crypto projects do not fail because the product is weak. They fail because attention is expensive, trust is fragile, and distribution windows close fast. When a launch misses its moment, the market rarely gives it a second clean chance. Choosing a crypto marketing agency is not a vanity decision, it is a survival decision.

Gas Inefficiencies Developers Don't Notice Until It's Too Late
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/gas-inefficiencies-developers-dont-notice-until-its-too-late. Poorly optimized smart contracts can silently burn millions in gas. Here’s how common coding patterns drive costs—and how to fix them. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #ethereum-gas-fees, #blockchain-gas-optimization, #smart-contract-performance, #solidity-best-practices, #defi-smart-contract-design, #evm-gas-optimization, #defi-protocol-design, #solidity-gas-patterns, and more. This story was written by: @koxydev. Learn more about this writer by checking @koxydev's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Gas costs spiral out of control when smart contracts misuse storage, loops, and validation order. Across EVM and non-EVM chains, inefficient code turns usable protocols into expensive failures—often without obvious bugs or exploits.

MEXC's Zero-Fee Gala Attracts Over 120,000 Participants with $8 Billion in Futures Trading Volume
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/mexcs-zero-fee-gala-attracts-over-120000-participants-with-$8-billion-in-futures-trading-volume. The promotion featured a total prize pool of $2 million, including high-value rewards such as a Cybertruck, a 1 oz gold bar, and an iPhone 17. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #web3, #mexc, #press-release, #mexc-exchange, #crypto-exchange, #blockchain-development, #mexc-news, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @blockman. Learn more about this writer by checking @blockman's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. MEXC's "Zero-Fee Gala" attracted over 120,000 participants and generated more than $8 billion in futures trading volume. The promotion featured a total prize pool of $2 million, including high-value rewards such as a Cybertruck, a 1 oz gold bar, and an iPhone 17.

Why I started a Bitcoin Education Website
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/why-i-started-a-bitcoin-education-website. The future of the Bitcoin and AI Ecosystem is not more answers to random online questions, but more mentoring questions Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #web3, #Bitcoin, #ai, #proof-of-usefulness-hackathon, #proof-of-usefulness, #venezuela, #startup-founder-questions, #hackernoon-hackathon, and more. This story was written by: @maken8. Learn more about this writer by checking @maken8's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Alex Hormozi says he who asks the questions closes the deal. I invite you to do BitcoinHighSchool.com questions so we can close the deal and get you a proof-of-understanding as we share our proof-of-usefulness.

Building Your First MEV Bot: A Developer's Deep Dive into Mempool Analysis
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/building-your-first-mev-bot-a-developers-deep-dive-into-mempool-analysis. Step-by-step tutorial for blockchain developers to build MEV extraction systems. Learn mempool analysis, pending transaction parsing, profit calculation. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #web3, #mev-bot, #mempool-analysis, #websocket-connection, #transaction-intent, #function-selector, #database-mapping, #arbitrage-detection, and more. This story was written by: @amanvaths. Learn more about this writer by checking @amanvaths's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. MEV bots make thousands of transactions daily, but how does that actually work? The answer lies in one overlooked piece of infrastructure: the mempool. I spent months building MEV systems from scratch, hitting every possible roadblock along the way. This guide shares what actually works, skipping the theory and focusing on implementation details.

AlphaTON Launches Claude Connector Powered By TON And Telegram
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/alphaton-launches-claude-connector-powered-by-ton-and-telegram. The solution enables users to manage digital assets, execute transactions, and interact with blockchain services using natural language conversation. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #web3, #alpha-ton-capital, #btcwire, #press-release, #blockchain-development, #crypto-exchange, #ai, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @btcwire. Learn more about this writer by checking @btcwire's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. AlphaTON Claude Connector is a groundbreaking platform that combines Anthropic's Claude artificial intelligence with TON blockchain technology. The solution enables users to manage digital assets, execute transactions, and interact with blockchain services using natural language conversation.

Dash's 12-year journey: How One Cryptocurrency Outlasted Thousands That Launched Alongside It
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/dashs-12-year-journey-how-one-cryptocurrency-outlasted-thousands-that-launched-alongside-it-f850e2r. Dash marks 12 years of operation. What separates cryptocurrencies that endure from thousands that disappeared. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #dash, #dash-news, #bitcoin, #good-company, #cryptocurrency, #web3, #blockchain, #crypto-adoption, and more. This story was written by: @ishanpandey. Learn more about this writer by checking @ishanpandey's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Dash marks 12 years of operation. What separates cryptocurrencies that endure from thousands that disappeared.

Solo Satoshi Becomes Start9’s First US Distributor, Bringing Sovereign Computing Home
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/solo-satoshi-becomes-start9s-first-us-distributor-bringing-sovereign-computing-home. Solo Satoshi is Start9’s first US distributor, shipping the 2026 Server One from Houston so you can run open-source StartOS, apps, and Bitcoin nodes at home. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #bitcoin-mining, #start9, #startos, #self-hosting-bitcoin-server, #self-hosting-servers, #solo-satoshi, #2026-start9-server-one, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @opensourcetheworld. Learn more about this writer by checking @opensourcetheworld's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Solo Satoshi is Start9’s first official US distributor, launching fast, US-based distribution from Houston, Texas. The initiative is simple: reduce logistical friction, shorten delivery times, and make it easier for Americans to get the hardware needed to run their own services on infrastructure they control.

"Mom, Dad, Get the Camera! I'm A Top Writer!" -Damian Griggs Adaptive Systems Architect
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/mom-dad-get-the-camera-im-a-top-writer-damian-griggs-adaptive-systems-architect. Damian Griggs, Adaptive Systems Architect, Centaur Model, Bossman Blind Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #web3-development, #accessibility-in-tech, #adaptive-technology, #blind-coder, #hackernoon-top-writers, #hackernoon-writer-spotlight, #creative-coding, #hackernoon-top-story, and more. This story was written by: @writerspotlight. Learn more about this writer by checking @writerspotlight's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Damian Griggs is an adaptive system architect. He uses AI to help him do things he otherwise would not be able to due to his blindness. His latest story was about an accessible chess game.

The Infrastructure Bet Behind Crypto’s Invisible Adoption
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-infrastructure-bet-behind-cryptos-invisible-adoption. Crypto users are expanding rapidly beyond on-chain native audiences. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #blockchain, #2026, #crypto, #crypto-outlook-2026, #stablecoin, #onchain-payments, #infrastructure-opportunities, #hackernoon-top-story, and more. This story was written by: @glaze. Learn more about this writer by checking @glaze's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Crypto users are expanding rapidly beyond on-chain native audiences.

NeuraVision Unveils an Innovative System for Creating and Editing 8K Video Up to 60 Seconds Long
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/neuravision-unveils-an-innovative-system-for-creating-and-editing-8k-video-up-to-60-seconds-long. The platform is capable of producing video with realistic physics, lighting, and motion, making it suitable for marketing content. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #web3, #neural-networks, #btcwire, #press-release, #ai, #neuralink, #ai-video-generation, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @btcwire. Learn more about this writer by checking @btcwire's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Neuravision AI brings together video generation, editing, and cinematic post-production within a single intelligent system. The platform is capable of producing video with realistic physics, lighting, and motion, making it suitable for marketing content.

A Media Overview: Why Bitcoin and Cryptos Have “Died” Hundreds of Times
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/a-media-overview-why-bitcoin-and-cryptos-have-died-hundreds-of-times. Crypto has been declared “dead” countless times, yet it keeps bouncing back. Here’s a light look at why those headlines repeat and how real resilience works. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #is-bitcoin-dead, #is-crypto-dead, #crypto-media, #cryptocurrency-investment, #cryptocurrency-prices, #obyte, #good-company, #hackernoon-top-story, and more. This story was written by: @obyte. Learn more about this writer by checking @obyte's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Since 2010, trackers of so-called “crypto obituaries” have logged hundreds of such gloomy claims that Bitcoin (and by extension ‘cryptos’ in general) was finished. With each passing year, those clickbait-style headlines have multiplied. But like a stubborn rumor that refuses to die, crypto keeps pushing back.

Ethereum Targets $7,000—But PEPETO Could Deliver 10,000% More Upside
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/ethereum-targets-$7000but-pepeto-could-deliver-10000percent-more-upside. Ethereum targets $7,000 on ETF inflows, but Pepeto’s presale infrastructure positions it for far greater percentage upside. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #ethereum-price-prediction-2026, #pepeto-presale-analysis, #pepeto-zero-fee-dex, #eth-vs-pepeto-upside, #cross-chain-meme-exchange, #crypto-whale-presale-signals, #eth-staking-inflows, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @tokenwire. Learn more about this writer by checking @tokenwire's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Ethereum trades near $3,300 as institutional staking and ETF inflows support a possible move toward $7,000 by 2026. But as a $399B asset, ETH’s upside is incremental. Pepeto ($PEPETO), still in presale at $0.000000178, combines meme appeal with zero-fee swaps, cross-chain bridging, a verified exchange, and whale accumulation—creating potential for exponential gains before listings.

Is Pepeto the Next PEPE? Why This Meme Coin Has Investors Watching Closely
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/is-pepeto-the-next-pepe-why-this-meme-coin-has-investors-watching-closely. Pepeto is emerging as a PEPE successor by combining meme culture with real utility, including zero-fee swaps, cross-chain tools, and an exchange. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #pepeto-presale, #pepeto-vs-pepe, #memecoin-infrastructure, #zero-fee-crypto-swap, #memecoin-exchange-platform, #pepeto-staking-apy, #cross-chain-memecoin, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @tokenwire. Learn more about this writer by checking @tokenwire's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. PEPE proved meme coins could reach massive valuations without utility, but Pepeto aims to go further. Built by a PEPE co-founder, Pepeto combines viral appeal with real infrastructure: zero-fee swaps, cross-chain bridging, a dedicated memecoin exchange, and staking rewards. With $7.17M raised and 850+ projects seeking listings, Pepeto reflects the next evolution of the memecoin market.

Building Louder IV - PASI, The First Pacific Island Token and Our Answer to Economic Sovereignty
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/building-louder-iv-pasi-the-first-pacific-island-token-and-our-answer-to-economic-sovereignty. PASI isn't about rejecting the world. It's about ensuring that no matter what policies change, our families stay connected and our communities stay strong. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #web3, #stand-for-crypto, #blockchain, #cryptocurrency, #society, #life-lessons, #life-hacks, #financial-sovereignty, and more. This story was written by: @edwinliavaa. Learn more about this writer by checking @edwinliavaa's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. PASI isn't about rejecting the world. It's about ensuring that no matter what policies change, no matter which governments rise or fall, our families stay connected and our communities stay strong.

We Put Back Decentralization in DeFi
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/we-put-back-decentralization-in-defi. Discover how Aleph Cloud’s decentralized frontend marketplace eliminates centralized hosting risks for DeFi apps like Aave, Liquity, and dYdX. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #defi, #cloud-computing, #blockchain, #decentralization, #aleph-cloud, #defi-frontends, #centralized-frontend-hosting, #dapps, and more. This story was written by: @alephcloud. Learn more about this writer by checking @alephcloud's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Decentralized finance has long relied on a compromised arrangement. While DeFi protocols operate on trustless, decentralized blockchains, their frontends, the interfaces through which users interact with these protocols, have remained hostage to centralized cloud providers. Aleph Cloud is changing this equation by introducing a decentralized frontend marketplace that allows developers to deploy DeFi frontends on decentralized infrastructure.

Private Market Role in Crypto Growth: Here’s What the Numbers Show
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/private-market-role-in-crypto-growth-heres-what-the-numbers-show. The digital currency ecosystem is evolving at a fast pace; however, it is still battling a vicious visibility trap. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #blockchain, #tradfi-vs-defi, #financial-markets, #crypto-growth, #crypto-adoption, #institutional-crypto-adoption, #crypto-adoption-trends, #global-crypto-adoption, and more. This story was written by: @juliamale. Learn more about this writer by checking @juliamale's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. The digital currency ecosystem is evolving at a fast pace; however, it is still battling a vicious visibility trap.

How Golem Network Could Transform Salad's $200M GPU Cloud Business Model
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-golem-network-could-transform-salads-$200m-gpu-cloud-business-model. Salad.com partners with Golem Network to test decentralized computing for Web2 workloads, exploring crypto payments and DePIN infrastructure. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #defi, #golem, #salad, #good-company, #depin, #cryptocurrency, #technology, #startup, and more. This story was written by: @ishanpandey. Learn more about this writer by checking @ishanpandey's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Salad.com partners with Golem Network to test decentralized computing for Web2 workloads, exploring crypto payments and DePIN infrastructure.

Innovation And Accountability: What AstraBit’s Broker-Dealer Registration Signals for Web3 Finance
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/innovation-and-accountability-what-astrabits-broker-dealer-registration-signals-for-web3-finance. What AstraBit’s FINRA broker-dealer registration signals for Web3 finance, regulatory accountability, and how innovation and compliance can coexist. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #web3, #fintech, #blockchain, #digital-assets, #crypto-regulation, #crypto-trading, #good-company, #astrabit-finra-registration, and more. This story was written by: @astrabit. Learn more about this writer by checking @astrabit's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. AstraBit’s FINRA broker-dealer registration reflects a broader shift in Web3 toward clearer accountability and defined regulatory boundaries. This article explains why regulatory frameworks matter for market maturity, how regulated and non-regulated digital asset services can coexist, and what this signals for the future of innovation in Web3 finance.

Next 100x Memecoin: These 3 Meme Coins Are Showing Bullish Signals During the Market Downturn
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/next-100x-memecoin-these-3-meme-coins-are-showing-bullish-signals-during-the-market-downturn. PEPE and BONK show resilience, but Pepeto’s presale momentum and low entry price position it as a potential 100x memecoin. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #crypto-market-downturn, #meme-coin-analysis, #100x-crypto, #crypto-presale, #pepe, #bonk, #pepeto, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @tokenwire. Learn more about this writer by checking @tokenwire's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. While most crypto struggles, three memecoins show bullish signals. PEPE demonstrates resilience with strong holder growth, BONK shows accumulation and ecosystem expansion, and Pepeto stands out with $7.14M raised, 100K+ participants, and 850+ platform applications during a market downturn. Pepeto’s low entry price and utility-driven growth create the clearest 100x setup.

5 Open-Source Fashion Projects to Use for Free —and Support with Kivach
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/5-open-source-fashion-projects-to-use-for-free-and-support-with-kivach. Open-source meets style: let’s explore some free fashion tools and learn how to support them with crypto donations through Kivach. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #cryptocurrency-donations, #fashion-tech, #fashion-industry, #open-source-software, #kivach-donations, #obyte, #good-company, #hackernoon-top-story, and more. This story was written by: @obyte. Learn more about this writer by checking @obyte's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. There are many open-source and free-to-use software for the fashion industry. Software includes everything from 3D visioning, simulation of fabrics, managing production processes.

Should We Be Worried About Losing Jobs? Or Just Adapt Our Civilization to New Reality?
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/should-we-be-worried-about-losing-jobs-or-just-adapt-our-civilization-to-new-reality. The question isn't whether jobs will disappear—it's whether our traditional work model is still valid. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #bitcoin, #universal-basic-income, #jobs, #future-of-work, #web3, #technology-transition, #work-life-balance, #civilization, and more. This story was written by: @chris127. Learn more about this writer by checking @chris127's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Technology has always existed—it's a matter of perspective. What seems revolutionary today becomes tomorrow's normal. We've gone through many technological evolutions: agriculture improved yields to feed growing humanity, machinery replaced hard physical labor, and now AI and robotics can replicate most human work. But unlike previous transitions, we don't have a replacement industry that can absorb the volume of workers needed. Earth cleaning is the only clear new industry on the horizon, but beyond that, no clear replacement exists. The question isn't whether jobs will disappear—it's whether our traditional work model is still valid. We need to adapt faster: learning must become lifelong, work must shift from necessity to purpose, and Universal Basic Income (UBI) is urgent to provide security for all. O coin has been specifically designed to provide a universal, cost-free UBI that can help transition our civilization while solving issues like global mass migration and financing vital activities such as earth cleaning.

Decentralization vs. Democracy in Crypto: Are They the Same Thing?
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/decentralization-vs-democracy-in-crypto-are-they-the-same-thing. Decentralization and democracy aren’t the same, but they shape how crypto communities work. Learn the differences and what to check in any project. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #decentralization, #crypto-adoption, #on-chain-governance, #crypto-networks, #obyte, #good-company, #hackernoon-top-story, and more. This story was written by: @obyte. Learn more about this writer by checking @obyte's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Decentralization refers to the distribution of power and infrastructure. Architectural decentralization addresses how many independent machines form the backbone of the network. Political decentralization indicates how many individuals or groups possess the power to make decisions that influence the operation of the system.

Inside the Hardware Vault: Free Web3 Course to Build Robust Apps
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/inside-the-hardware-vault-free-web3-course-to-build-robust-apps. A free Binance Academy course shows Web3 developers how to use TEEs to build fast, private, and verifiable dApps with offchain computing. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #verifiable-ai-blockchain, #confidential-computing-web3, #trusted-execution-environments, #binance-academy-course, #marlin-foundation, #tee-blockchain-development, #web3-offchain-computing, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @jonstojanjournalist. Learn more about this writer by checking @jonstojanjournalist's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. A new free course from Binance Academy and Marlin Foundation teaches Web3 developers how to use Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) to build fast, private, and verifiable decentralized apps. The program covers offchain computing, confidential AI, DeFi use cases, and hands-on deployment, making enterprise-grade secure hardware accessible to anyone building in Web3.

DeFi Crypto Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Finalizes V1 Smart Contract Audit With Halborn Security
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/defi-crypto-mutuum-finance-mutm-finalizes-v1-smart-contract-audit-with-halborn-security. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #web3, #mutuum-finance, #btcwire, #press-release, #mutuum-finance-announcement, #blockchain-development, #crypto-exchange, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @btcwire. Learn more about this writer by checking @btcwire's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Mutuum Finance has confirmed the completion of its V1 smart contract audit conducted by Halborn Security. The update marks an important step in the project’s roadmap as it prepares for the initial deployment of its protocol. The platform will allow users to supply digital assets to earn yield while enabling borrowers to access liquidity by providing collateral.

The “Deterministic Black Box” That Keeps Failing Your Etherscan Verifications
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-deterministic-black-box-that-keeps-failing-your-etherscan-verifications. Crypto contract verification is the definitive proof of identity in the DeFi ecosystem. However, the process is often misunderstood. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #web3, #solidity, #programming, #productivity, #deterministic-black-box, #etherscan-verifications, #green-checkmark-on-etherscan, #hackernoon-top-story, and more. This story was written by: @hackersdckei. Learn more about this writer by checking @hackersdckei's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Crypto contract verification is the definitive proof of identity in the DeFi ecosystem. However, the process is often misunderstood, leading to frustration when the "Deterministic Black Box" of the compiler produces mismatching fingerprints. This article demystifies verification by visualizing it as a "Mirror Mechanism," where local compilation environments must precisely replicate the deployment conditions. We move beyond manual web uploads to establish a robust, automated workflow using CLI tools. We analyze the critical trade-off between aggressive viaIR gas optimizations and verification complexity.

A Developer's Guide to Building Next-Gen Smart Wallets With ERC-4337 — Part 2: Bundlers
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/a-developers-guide-to-building-next-gen-smart-wallets-with-erc-4337-part-2-bundlers. Bundlers are the bridge between account abstraction and the execution layer. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #web3, #erc4337, #bundlers, #erc-4337-bundlers, #mempool, #gas-costs, #erc-4337-protocol, #hackernoon-top-story, and more. This story was written by: @hacker39947670. Learn more about this writer by checking @hacker39947670's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Bundlers are the bridge between account abstraction and the execution layer. They take UserOperations from a separate mempool, pay gas costs upfront, and get reimbursed through the protocol. Understanding how they work is essential for debugging issues and building reliable applications.

Gold's Transparency Problem and the Blockchain Solution
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/golds-transparency-problem-and-the-blockchain-solution. Blockchain technology is not a silver bullet for every problem in the gold supply chain, but it's proving to be a powerful tool for creating accountability. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #web3, #gold, #web3-gold-trading, #tokenized-gold-trading, #tokenized-gold, #gold-and-blockchain, #blockchain-for-trading, #blockchain-for-gold-trading, and more. This story was written by: @marcusbriggs. Learn more about this writer by checking @marcusbriggs's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Blockchain technology is not a silver bullet for every problem in the gold supply chain, but it's proving to be a powerful tool for creating accountability.

When Wallets Lie - Measuring Real Users in a Bot-Driven Web3
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/when-wallets-lie-measuring-real-users-in-a-bot-driven-web3. The silent crisis of on-chain bots - why most Web3 ‘users’ aren’t real. That’s a bigger problem than you think Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #web3, #web3-adoption, #bots, #onchain, #blockchain-adoption, #web3-growth, #bot-detection, #hackernoon-top-story, and more. This story was written by: @diadkov. Learn more about this writer by checking @diadkov's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Web3 has been expanding rapidly in recent years, boasting millions of users worldwide. A big chunk of Web3 activity is generated by bots and fake users. To ensure the next iteration of the internet grows organically, the sector needs to reduce the negative effects of bots.

How Crypto Can Protect People from Currency Wars
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-crypto-can-protect-people-from-currency-wars. When we think of war, we imagine soldiers, weapons, and physical destruction. But there's another type of war that affects millions of people worldwide... Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #currency-wars, #decentralized-finance, #finance, #ubi, #crypto-ubi, #people-first, #people-first-strategy, #crypto-for-good, and more. This story was written by: @chris127. Learn more about this writer by checking @chris127's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Currency and economic wars affect people as much as any other war, yet they're not covered by international conventions. When governments target enemy economies through currency manipulation, sanctions, or trade restrictions, the people become collateral damage—losing purchasing power, facing mass immigration, and suffering economic devastation. In the past, this was unpreventable because all money was emitted by governments, making it impossible to support people without going through their governments. But blockchain technology changes this. By using cryptocurrency, governments can now target enemy governments and corporations without affecting civilians' money and purchasing power. This requires deep rethinking by economists and leaders on how to use money not emitted by governments. With new tools come new strategies and better outcomes. Crypto and blockchain make us rethink our current money flow and where the controls are—enabling humanitarian protection while maintaining economic pressure where needed.

From Code to Capital: The Tech Architecture Driving the Stablecoin and Tokenization Revolution
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/from-code-to-capital-the-tech-architecture-driving-the-stablecoin-and-tokenization-revolution. In 2024, stablecoin transfer volumes will eclipse the combined settlement volume of traditional payment providers by more than 7%. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #stablecoins, #stablecoin-transfer, #stablecoin-transfer-volumes, #digital-asset, #reeve-collins, #stbl-chairman, #digital-money, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @manasvi. Learn more about this writer by checking @manasvi's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. In 2024, stablecoin transfer volumes will eclipse the combined settlement volume of traditional payment providers by more than 7%. This figure represents a fundamental inversion of the financial hierarchy. Leaders gathered to break down exactly how capital is moving from traditional settlement systems to on-chain environments.

Why Verifiability Matters for Security: 12 Key Cloud Application Use Cases
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/why-verifiability-matters-for-security-12-key-cloud-application-use-cases. Verifiability is becoming essential for crypto, AI, and cloud apps. Learn why proving how systems run will shape the next gen of secure infrastructure. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #blockchain, #crypto, #web3, #data-security, #cloud-infrastructure, #verifiability, #wizard-of-oz, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @michaellewellen. Learn more about this writer by checking @michaellewellen's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Verifiability is becoming essential for crypto, AI, and cloud apps. Learn why proving how systems run will shape the next generation of secure, trustworthy infrastructure.

Educational Byte: Smart Contracts vs. Autonomous Agents
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/educational-byte-smart-contracts-vs-autonomous-agents. Smart contracts and Autonomous Agents in Obyte have different strengths. This overview helps you see how each one works and when they shine. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #smart-contracts, #crypto-adoption, #crypto-wallet, #decentralized-apps, #distributed-ledger-technology, #obyte, #good-company, #hackernoon-top-story, and more. This story was written by: @obyte. Learn more about this writer by checking @obyte's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Smart contracts are digital agreements that run on code instead of paperwork. Obyte organizes two clear roles. Smart contracts handle agreements between people or organizations. Autonomous Agents act like neutral participants that follow a rulebook.

Only 1% of Phase 6 Remains as This $0.035 DeFi Crypto Enters Its Final Accumulation Window
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/only-1percent-of-phase-6-remains-as-this-$0035-defi-crypto-enters-its-final-accumulation-window. It is preparing to activate these systems with its V1 launch. MUTM is currently priced at $0.035. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #web3, #mutuum-finance, and more. This story was written by: @btcwire. Learn more about this writer by checking @btcwire's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is a DeFi crypto built around lending and borrowing. It is preparing to activate these systems with its V1 launch. MUTM is currently priced at $0.035.

Tether Is No Longer Just a Stablecoin Company
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/tether-is-no-longer-just-a-stablecoin-company. If you believe financial inclusion matters more than institutional turf, Tether has done more in a decade than the World Bank did in 80 years. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #tether, #world's-first-sovereign, #paolo-ardoino, #stablecoin-company, #sovereign-company, #web3, #web3-development, #tether-news, and more. This story was written by: @juancguerrero. Learn more about this writer by checking @juancguerrero's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. If you believe financial inclusion matters more than institutional turf, Tether has done more in a decade than the World Bank did in 80 years.

Solo Satoshi Becomes Authorized Canaan Distributor for Avalon Home Bitcoin Miners.
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/solo-satoshi-becomes-authorized-canaan-distributor-for-avalon-home-bitcoin-miners. Solo Satoshi is now an authorized Canaan distributor, bringing the full Avalon home Bitcoin miner lineup to 40,000+ customers. Start mining Bitcoin at home! Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #Bitcoin, #bitcoin-mining, #crypto-mining, #cryptocurrency, #technology, #solo-satoshi, #bitcoin-home-mining, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @opensourcetheworld. Learn more about this writer by checking @opensourcetheworld's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Solo Satoshi is now an authorized Canaan distributor, bringing the full Avalon home Bitcoin miner lineup to 40,000+ customers. Start mining Bitcoin at home!

From Lagos to Mauritius: We Paid People to Play Mario Kart with Bitcoin
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/from-lagos-to-mauritius-we-paid-people-to-play-mario-kart-with-bitcoin. Mario Kart at the second edition of BTrust's Dev Day held in Mauritius. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #bitcoin, #blockchain, #software-development, #open-source, #bitcoin-development, #bitcoin-developers, #web3-in-africa, #hackernoon-top-story, and more. This story was written by: @tobses. Learn more about this writer by checking @tobses's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Mario Kart at the second edition of BTrust's Dev Day held in Mauritius. A one-day technical event is designed exclusively for Bitcoin developers, designers, open-source contributors, and builders across Africa and beyond.

Why Liquidity Matters More Than Strategy in Crypto Trading
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/why-liquidity-matters-more-than-strategy-in-crypto-trading. Even the best crypto strategies fail without liquidity. Discover why execution, slippage, and spreads matter more than indicators. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #cryptocurrency, #liquidity, #technical-analysis, #digital-assets, #investment, #blockchain-trading-platform, #charts, #crypto-trading, and more. This story was written by: @hacker98761593. Learn more about this writer by checking @hacker98761593's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Even the best crypto strategies fail without liquidity. Discover why execution, slippage, and spreads matter more than indicators.

MocaPortfolio Goes Live: Inside Animoca Brands' $20M Token Distribution Platform for MOCA Stakers
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/mocaportfolio-goes-live-inside-animoca-brands-$20m-token-distribution-platform-for-moca-stakers. MocaPortfolio launches with $20M token allocation from Animoca portfolio. MOCA stakers access Magic Eden drop through burn mechanism. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #web3, #blockchain, #cryptocurrency, #mocaportfolio, #moca-network, #moca-network-news, #good-company, #animocabrands, and more. This story was written by: @ishanpandey. Learn more about this writer by checking @ishanpandey's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. MocaPortfolio launches with $20M token allocation from Animoca portfolio. MOCA stakers access Magic Eden drop through burn mechanism.

BDX on LayerZero and Stargate: Privacy Meets Cross-Chain Interoperability
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/bdx-on-layerzero-and-stargate-privacy-meets-cross-chain-interoperability. BDX goes multi-chain with LayerZero and Stargate, enabling seamless cross-chain asset transfers across Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana, Arbitrum, and Base networks. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #cryptocurrency, #beldex, #stargate-v2-integration, #layerzero, #cross-chain, #privacy, #privacy-coin, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @beldexcoin. Learn more about this writer by checking @beldexcoin's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. BDX goes multi-chain with LayerZero and Stargate, enabling seamless cross-chain asset transfers across Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana, Arbitrum, and Base networks.

Top 5: Countries With More Venues Accepting Cryptocurrencies
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/top-5-countries-with-more-venues-accepting-cryptocurrencies. Discover here five countries where crypto isn’t just digital: it’s part of daily life, with thousands of places ready to accept your coins. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #crypto-friendly-countries, #crypto-friendly-nations, #crypto-adoption, #crypto-adoption-in-venezuela, #crypto-in-the-us, #bitcoin-adoption, #obyte, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @obyte. Learn more about this writer by checking @obyte's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. More and more venues around the globe are accepting crypto as payment. The most active cities are Milan and Rome, where cafés, hotels, restaurants, tech shops, clinics, and a growing fleet of Bitcoin ATMs make spending crypto straightforward for visitors.

DeFi Crypto Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Advances With V1 Launch in Focus Ahead of Q1 2026
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/defi-crypto-mutuum-finance-mutm-advances-with-v1-launch-in-focus-ahead-of-q1-2026. The protocol uses a Peer-to-Contract model. Users supply assets into a shared liquidity pool and receive mt tokens in return Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #web3, #mutuum-finance, #btcwire, #press-release, #mutuum-finance-announcement, #blockchain-development, #crypto-exchange, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @btcwire. Learn more about this writer by checking @btcwire's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Mutuum Finance is developing a decentralized lending and borrowing protocol. The protocol uses a Peer-to-Contract model. Users supply assets into a shared liquidity pool and receive mt tokens in return.