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How Dapps Will Become Superior Over Apps
Blockchain has made the creation of DApps (Decentralized Applications) a reality. The benefits rendered by DApps considerably out-weigh those presented by Apps (Applications).
DappRadar—Redefining Accuracy and Transparency in the State of Dapps
Skirmantas Januskas is the CEO and founder of DappRadar a website that lists the best Ethereum Dapps and ranks them by DAU (Daily Active Users) showing the authentic acceptance and usability of Dapps. DappRadar recently added full token tracking for EOS Dapps which has reportedly uncovered that the EOS Dapp ecosystem may be undervalued by 1 billion dollars.
The Top Dapps to Consider Using in 2020
DApps are a significant shift from traditional apps, majorly due to the underlying principle of decentralization, which drives the whole lifecycle. While traditional apps are controlled by centralized authority, DApps run on a decentralized blockchain. Now, let’s look at some of the top useful DApps that consumers should consider using.
Coinbase CEO Armstrong and Tech Giant Apple Butt Heads over Crypto and dApps
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has voiced his disappointment over Apple’s lack of flexibility on decentralized applications (dApps) operating on its App store.
Google Cloud and Polygon Labs partner for Ethereum scaling
Google Cloud will provide framework and developer tools to aid Polygon Labs’ Ethereum scaling protocol. The partnership aims to streamline developer integration for decentralized applications on Polygon.
BNB Chain: Driving the Next Billion User Revolution in Web3, NFTs, and the Metaverse – An Exclusive Interview
Discover BNB Chain's strategy for onboarding 1 billion Web3 users, bridging the decentralized tech gap, managing transaction costs, and future platform developments in our exclusive interview.
Lemonade to Offer Blockchain-Powered Climate Insurance for Farmers in Emerging Markets
American insurance company Lemonade has revealed the formation of Lemonade Crypto Climate Coalition which will offer blockchain-enabled climate insurance to the most vulnerable farmers across the globe.
Crypto Art Sales are Soaring as Non-Fungible Token (NFT) Market Gains Traction
Crypto art being bought and sold as ERC-721 non-fungible tokens (NFT) has been making headlines based on the record-breaking sales being witnessed.
Circle Launches Native USDC on Polygon
Circle has natively integrated USDC on the Polygon PoS network, enabling direct access for users and developers. This move phases out the need for bridged USDC.e, providing a more stable and straightforward means for transactions on the network. The development is anticipated to foster numerous use cases, enhancing the overall ecosystem.
Ways DeFi is Changing Finance and its Stand in 2020
Decentralized finance (DeFi) is the bridge between traditional centralized currency and decentralized cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum. Here's how it's changing finance.
Ethereum Killers: Emerging Smart Contract Platforms to Rival ETH Dominance
While Ethereum dominance in decentralized finance (DeFi) cannot be denied, rival smart contract platforms the Ethereum Killers note significant value growth as well.
ZenGo uncovers dApp vulnerability
ZenGo has discovered a security vulnerability called the "red pill attack" in decentralized applications or dApps. The vulnerability allowed malicious dApps to steal user assets using opaque transaction approvals. Many leading vendors, including Coinbase Wallet, were vulnerable to such attacks. ZenGo found that developers took a shortcut in setting "Special Variables" to arbitrary values during simulation, leaving the simulation vulnerable to attack. ZenGo said the fix was straightforward and urged developers to populate vulnerable variables with meaningful values.
Demand for Zilliqa Blockchain in Play-to-Earn Games Gains Steam
Zilliqa, a public blockchain that offers solutions to decentralized applications (dapps) and enterprises, is emerging as one of the sought-after networks in the esports industry based on notable partnerships.
The Importance of NFTs in the Web3 industry
NFT token sales increased 67.57% to 101 million last year. DappRadar's Web3 adoption analysis found huge transaction growth in the Solana and ImmutableX ecosystems.
Binance Web3 Wallet Enhances Crypto Accessibility with Solana (SOL) Integration
Binance's Web3 Wallet now supports Solana, allowing users to manage tokens and access dApps directly, boosting the interoperability and utility of its platform.
Ethereum—The Whole Forking History
Ethereum is the second most recognizable name in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space, next to Bitcoin. Ethereum was created to overcome the limitations of Bitcoin, which is essentially just a system for decentralized money, and push the boundaries of blockchain technology and decentralization. Like Bitcoin, it is supported by a peer-to-peer node network, meaning that it is essentially a decentralized server run by a vast number of computers with no central administrator or intermediary.
The Dapp of 2019? How MakerDAO Took Charge of the DeFi Field
The MakerDao project is the contemporary success story for decentralized finance (DeFi). DappRadar has tagged Maker as the most influential Dapp of the year and the driving force behind the entire DeFi ecosystem.
Blockchain Gaming is Having a market caps increment
The research also found that top gaming token market capitalization rose 122% in January.
DappRadar—What is the Dapp of 2019?
In the second part of our exclusive interview with Skirmantis Januskas, CEO and Founder, DappRadar - we discuss Ethereum’s transition to proof-of-stake, the growing Dapp ecosystem and the DeFi revolution instigated by MakerDao.
Polygon and Google Cloud Partner for Ethereum Scaling Tools
Polygon Labs and Google Cloud have partnered to enhance the development of Ethereum scaling protocol's infrastructure and tools. Google Cloud's framework and developer tools will benefit Polygon's core protocols and simplify developer integration to build, launch and grow Web3 products and decentralized applications (DApps) on Polygon. The partnership is expected to advance Polygon's zero-knowledge development, resulting in faster and cheaper transactions. Polygon will use Google Cloud's Blockchain Node Engine to remove the need for Polygon developers to configure and run Polygon PoS nodes.
MetaMask Launches Bridge Aggregator, Enabling to Move Tokens across Blockchains
Popular self-custodial wallet MetaMask has now launched a bridge aggregator allowing users to bridge across multiple blockchain networks.
BNB Chain's Red Alert Flags 191 High-Risk Projects
Binance's BNB Chain has added 191 new high-risk projects and decentralized applications (DApps) to its weekly red alarm list. The list is based on smart contract assessment and includes projects suspected of issuing fake tokens, having high tax fees, or malfunctioning websites or Twitter handles. The alert is aimed at helping users research before investing, and does not represent the risk level of the underlying DApp projects.
Cogni Launches KYC-Backed NFTs for Crypto Wallet Users
Cogni, a neobank with FDIC coverage, is rolling out nonfungible tokens (NFTs) containing KYC information to users of its crypto wallet. The NFTs are transferable to a Web3 environment, providing decentralized apps with bank-level KYC information without the need for further action.
Coinbase Announces Launch of Ethereum Layer-2 Network
Coinbase will gradually decentralize the chain but not create a new network coin.
MakerDAO, on the Significance of Multi-Collateral Dai and Dai Savings Rate
In part two of our interview with Gustave Arentoft, Business Development, Dai Speaker, MakerDAO: he shared with us the significance of the launch of multi-collateral DAI and Dai Savings Rate (DSR), as well as his favourite Dapps which integrates DSR.
Former Synthetix Developer Creates Way To access Prohibited Apps Like Tornado Cash
A former Synthetix developer named Liam Zebedee has introduced his newfound way of bypassing prohibited blockchain apps like Tornado Cash.
ConsenSys Acquires Hal to Improve Alerts
Infura co-founder Eleazar Galano said the startup would cover holes in crypto ecosystem app development.
Top 10 Dapps on Ethereum Network Surpass 1 Million Daily Users
The top 10 decentralized applications on the Ethereum network have hit 1,017,760 daily active wallet users, according to data analytics company DappRadar.
LINE Messaging App Launches Digital Asset Wallet and Blockchain Platform to Run Dapps and Tokens
LINE communications app recently launched a new blockchain digital wallet that can be used to manage various crypto assets.
Cardano Introduces Two Devnets to Enable Any Developer to Build Smart Contracts and Dapps
IOHK, recently announced that they have introduced two new development environments enabling developers to write smart contracts for Cardano.
Algorand Protocol Stateful Smart Contract Upgrade Targets Scalable DeFi Solutions and Dapps
Algorand is entering the decentralized finance (DeFI) ecosystem with its new highly scalable stateful smart contract capabilities.
What is Tezos?
Tezos, a promising new blockchain-based platform for building smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps).
Baidu's Enterprise Blockchain Network Initiates Service for Developers and SMEs to Build Dapps
Enhancing China's initiative to adopt blockchain countrywide, internet giant Baidu will be launching a new blockchain-based service, through Xuperchain, for SME's and developers to use in the creation of decentralized applications.
Indian Tech Giant Infosys and Matic Network to Reinvigorate Dapp User Experience
In a pivotal technological partnership, Infosys joins Matic network as an early transaction validator. This synergy will offer a strong tech structure to the Matic operations with DApps.