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LayerZero Labs Launches "Sybil Hunter" Program with 10% Token Reward, Starting May 18

LayerZero Labs has announced a new initiative to combat fraudulent activity within its network, dubbed the "Sybil Hunter" program. This program is designed to identify and address Sybil attacks—where a user creates multiple accounts to exploit network services unfairly. The announcement comes as the company prepares for an upcoming

Approximately 100,000 LayerZero Users Confess to Multi-Accounting

Brian Pellegrino, the CEO of LayerZero Labs, recently disclosed that around 100,000 addresses have admitted to being Sybils. This term, rooted in cybersecurity, refers to users creating multiple accounts on a network to manipulate or undermine the service, typically for personal gain such as fraudulently acquiring airdrops. Pellegrino shared

Market Capitalization of Smart Contract Platforms Expected to Exceed $15 Trillion by 2030, Says Crypto Expert Jamie Coutts

Crypto expert and analyst Jamie Coutts has made a bold forecast about the future of smart contract platforms. According to his analysis, by the year 2030, the total market capitalization of these platforms could range between $15 trillion and $25 trillion. This significant growth will largely be driven by the

Mark Cuban Accuses SEC Chair of Incompetence, Suggests Potential Impact on Biden's Election Prospects

Entrepreneur Mark Cuban has publicly criticized the chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, calling into question his competence and suggesting that his actions could potentially influence the outcome of the upcoming U.S. presidential elections in favor of the Democratic Party losing. Cuban, an

BlackRock’s Crypto Wallet Linked to Sanctioned Tornado Cash by a Mysterious 1 ETH Transfer

A single Ethereum (ETH) transaction has placed the financial behemoth BlackRock in an unusual spotlight. An unknown entity sent 1 ETH to BlackRock’s cryptocurrency wallet using the controversial mixer service, Tornado Cash, which has been sanctioned by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. This seemingly minor transaction has

LocalMonero Shuts Down: Peer-to-Peer Cryptocurrency Trading Platform to Cease Operations After Nearly Seven Years

LocalMonero, a popular peer-to-peer (P2P) platform for trading Bitcoin and Monero (XMR), has announced its impending closure. This decision marks the end of nearly seven years of operation, a journey that the LocalMonero team described as being curtailed by "a combination of internal and external factors." The process of winding

MicroStrategy Launches Decentralized Identification Protocol Based on Bitcoin Technology

MicroStrategy, a prominent holder of Bitcoin and a key player in the cryptocurrency field, has announced the development of a groundbreaking decentralized identification system. The new product, dubbed 'Orange', utilizes Bitcoin's blockchain technology to verify personal identities in a secure and efficient manner. This innovative approach represents a significant shift

Solana Co-Founder Advocates for Meme Coins, Countering Criticism from Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin

In a striking defense of meme coins, Solana co-founder Raj Gokal has publicly disagreed with Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin's recent critical remarks about these projects. Gokal articulated his support for meme coin projects, suggesting that they play a crucial role in attracting both developers and users to blockchain technologies. Vitalik

Vitalik Buterin Labels Proof-of-Work a "Temporary Stage" for Ethereum, Emphasizes Shift to Proof-of-Stake Due to High Centralization Concerns

In a significant discussion about the future of blockchain technologies, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has shed light on the imperative shift from the Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus mechanism to Proof-of-Stake (PoS). Highlighting the evolution of Ethereum, Buterin described PoW as merely a "temporary stage" in the broader development framework of the

Pantera Capital Aims to Raise $1 Billion for New Crypto Fund

Venture firm Pantera Capital is setting its sights on raising $1 billion for its latest venture in the cryptocurrency space, the Pantera Fund V. According to a Bloomberg report citing sources familiar with the matter, the new fund will focus on early-stage equity and token investments. Pantera Capital, known for