Author: Kryptonews

Introduction to the Scalability Trilemma Blockchain technology has long faced a fundamental challenge known as the "scalability trilemma"—the struggle to achieve speed, affordability, and security simultaneously. Traditional blockchains, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum in their early designs, often prioritized security over scalability, leading to slow transaction times and high fees. However, the next generation of blockchain solutions is finally breaking this trade-off, paving the way for fast, cheap, and secure transactions. Sharding: Dividing to Conquer One of the most promising solutions to blockchain scalability is sharding, a technique borrowed from distributed database systems. Sharding splits a blockchain into smaller, independent…

Jennifer Sanasie is an executive producer and senior anchor at CoinDesk, with over a decade of journalism experience across the U.S., Canada, and South Africa. Beyond media, she has worked closely with Web3 companies on marketing, content, and business strategy.Jennifer holds an MBA from the Rotman School of Management, a Master of Laws in Innovation and Technology from the University of Toronto, a BA in Media Studies from the University of Guelph, and a Journalism Diploma from Humber College.She owns BTC, ETH, SOL, USDC, USDT, G7, and DCNT. She also holds a mix of NFTs, altcoins and memecoins worth under…

The Filecoin Foundation and Lockheed Martin Space have successfully transmitted data in space using a version of the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) on a satellite orbiting Earth, Marta Belcher, president of the Filecoin Foundation, told Cointelegraph. Filecoin and Lockheed Martin adapted the system for use in space and successfully tested it, Belcher said during the Consensus 2025 conference in Toronto.The IPFS enhances privacy and security compared to traditional web protocols, such as HTTP, by identifying data based on its content rather than its location. This has additional benefits for data transmission in space, Belcher said.“The architecture is well-suited to space because…

The world around us is saturated with information, constantly bombarding us through various channels – the internet, news outlets, conversations, and even our own experiences. Navigating this information landscape requires us to be both general and informed. Being "general" allows us to see the broader context, connecting disparate pieces of information and understanding underlying patterns. Being "informed" equips us with the knowledge to critically evaluate this information, discern its validity, and apply it effectively. Understanding the Value of General Knowledge General knowledge is often underestimated in a world that increasingly values specialization. However, a broad base of knowledge provides a…

Key Takeaways:Alchemy acquires DexterLab to scale its infrastructure offering for Solana developers and enterprises.DexterLab’s ultra-fast Solana data services are used by Google and Solana Foundation, handling over 1TB of data daily.Solana is experiencing phenomenal growth, with 4.75 billion transactions against Ethereum’s 1 billion in recent months, which is fueling demand for high-performance infra solutions.Known for fueling Ethereum-based applications, Alchemy, a top Web3 developer platform, has formally purchased DexterLab, one of the most reputable names in Solana infrastructure. As Solana develops into a major competitor for developers creating high-throughput decentralized applications (dApps), the action signals a notable change in Alchemy’s multi-chain…

Economist and author of The Bitcoin Standard, Saifedean Ammous, has weighed in on the ongoing debate over spam inscriptions on the Bitcoin network, suggesting he would “throw in a few sats” to fund a full-time developer focused on making Bitcoin spamming more difficult and expensive.Ammous made the remarks in response to a thread initiated by the pseudonymous developer GrassFedBitcoin, who called for Bitcoin Core to merge pull request #28408, which would enable node operators to filter inscriptions more easily.According to GrassFedBitcoin, the lack of inscription filtering tools contributes to unnecessary blockchain bloat and undermines Bitcoin (BTC)’s role as a monetary protocol.“No…

Introduction to Blockchain Blockchain is a revolutionary technology that has gained widespread attention in recent years, primarily due to its role in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. However, its applications extend far beyond digital currency. At its core, blockchain is a decentralized, digital ledger that records transactions across a network of computers. This makes it secure, transparent, and resistant to tampering. What Does a Blockchain Do? A blockchain serves as a permanent, unalterable record of transactions. Instead of being controlled by a single entity, it is maintained by a network of computers (nodes) working together. Each "block" in the chain contains a…

Thanks to an article on Hackernoon and my research work, I came across a number of projects in the NFT 2.0 space, and today, I invite you to explore one of them together: presenting DAO Envelop and our shared stance on decentralized and fragmented liquidity. Specifically, in the first part, we’ll discuss decentralization, and in the second, we’ll move on to fragmentation. So, let’s get started!Introduction The blockchain trilemma suggests that decentralization, security, and performance cannot fully coexist at 100% simultaneously. Many blockchain solutions focus on performance: Solana, Ton, Aptos, and others. TPS (transactions per second) has become a key…

The global digital assets market saw a marginal surge on Sunday morning to stand $3.31 trillion cap. This comes after witnessing a week of fluctuations. The rise in Bitcoin’s dominance, in a way, pressured altcoins to perform as retail investors are still absent. However, the stock markets and crypto remained nearly correlated.  The ongoing 90-day tariff pause between the US and China has markets within striking distance of their all-time highs. Meanwhile, Moody’s delivered a shock downgrade to the US credit rating from Aaa to Aa1. It cited soaring deficits and a mounting debt burden. S&P, BTC, gold near ATHs…

Key points:Bitcoin is convincing traders that an upside breakout is around the corner, with all-time highs in sight.One target demands $116,000 next week, moving BTC/USD firmly out of its narrow range.A quick dip before continuing higher is among the options for BTC price action into the new week.Bitcoin (BTC) reduced volatility to a minimum into the May 18 weekly close as traders bet on a fresh breakout.BTC/USD 4-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewBTC price brews classic breakout signalData from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed the area around $103,000 acting as a BTC price magnet throughout the weekend.Now barely fluctuating up or…