Victoria Li

Creating secure, scalable crosschain lending has been a major hurdle for DeFi — but new solutions are beginning to emerge.

With Ethiopia supporting Bitcoin mining at the state level, the crypto sector in Africa is entering a new chapter, with private players joining in.

Aiming to reshape how people discover and support business ideas, Token.com introduces a TikTok-style app for new generations of investors.

Crypto was built for trustless systems — but can it earn the world’s trust when it comes to saving forests?

As RWAs gain momentum, there’s a growing effort to bring traditional capital markets into regulated, onchain environments.

Decentralized reactive apps often have a hard time handling large amounts of real-time data – a problem the new layer 1 addresses directly with its architecture.

The next major leap in AI agents can be clear, practical use cases and frameworks for their coordination, according to venture capitalists.

With the launch of a state-backed stablecoin, Kyrgyzstan continues to make its mark among other Central Asian countries and asserts itself as a player in global digital finance.

Clear regulations and licensing structures in African markets, especially in South Africa, are driving crypto adoption, solving some of the legacy financial challenges.

Metaverse may be dead, but virtual social experiences that bridge the real and digital worlds can bring it back to life.

DePIN, decentralized AI, the shift from EVM blockchains and regulatory changes under the new US administration are key trends to follow in 2025. And venture capitalists already took a position.

Decentralization is opening new doors for AI development by making computing power more accessible.

AI agents are going to change the whole creator landscape, says Itheum co-founder Mark Paul. How can we prepare?

To truly tokenize RWA assets, regulation and full liquidity must go hand in hand, according to Mantra’s founders.

As new chains emerge, existing crosschain models may struggle to keep up with user demands. SYNTHR accepts this challenge with its innovative infrastructure.

Real engagement and actionable marketing data – these Web3 challenges can be tackled with AI and next-level tech proposed by Midle.

Account abstraction may be the key to onboard masses to Web3. A crypto super app integrates this technology along with AI, aiming to redefine usability.

Problems with bots and fake engagement can be solved with KYC and robust ID score systems, as suggested by Kenneth Michael of Rewardable.

dYdX’s founder discusses the company’s shift to “startup mode“ and the launch of dYdX Unlimited, which democratizes access to the derivatives market.

Dedicated to making blockchain easy for businesses and users, the founders of G6 Networks combine freedom and innovation in their products.

This project’s new smart contract platform aims to make RWA tokenization easy and accessible to developers and businesses, including those without technical expertise.

Primex Finance founders shared how they democratize access to DeFi and RWAs through their leverage trading and yield farming platform.

One of the goals of account abstraction is to make DeFi easier for the masses. This project uses account abstraction to create a Web3 super app.

RWA space faces challenges beyond regulation. High-quality assets and tangible value creation are critical, according to MANTRA Chain.

Lack of transparency, access and efficiency are longstanding issues in the insurance industry. This blockchain-based insurance project proposes a more open and flexible system.

Africa faces unique financial challenges, including limited access to traditional banking. Crypto and platforms like VALR offer a pathway to financial inclusion.

The TON-based decentralized exchange helps the community-driven ecosystem to onboard masses to DeFi.

Traditional audits and bug bounties often hinder new projects and exclude talent due to high costs and gatekeeping. An onchain approach, backed by a professional community, can change this dynamic.

The expanding need for bandwidth-intensive apps places pressure on the existing internet infrastructure. DePIN projects like U2U Network propose a solution by allowing users to share bandwidth, resulting in a more robust, decentralized internet.

Long seen as an illiquid asset, insurance is being transformed by blockchain. A blockchain-based platform created a reinsurance marketplace to encourage accessibility and transparency.