DOGE$0.07698 2.41%TRX$0.3184 1.14%LINK$11.60 3.97%ZEC$1,320.41 2.65%ADA$0.1991 3.83%XRP$1.32 3.42%ETH$2,418.21 4.19%BTC$80,460.11 2.60%XMR$635.46 1.20%BNB$714.81 1.76%XLM$0.1676 2.44%SOL$96.62 3.70%HYPE$83.89 3.19%

Ecosystem

An ecosystem in crypto refers to the network of applications, developers, users and infrastructure built around a blockchain or protocol. Read the latest news about Ecosystem on Cointelegraph. An ecosystem in crypto refers to the network of applications, developers, users and infrastructure built around a blockchain or protocol. Read the latest news about Ecosystem on Cointelegraph. An ecosystem in crypto refers to the network of applications, developers, users and infrastructure built around a blockchain or protocol. Read the latest news about Ecosystem on Cointelegraph.

Pudgy Penguins-backed Abstract to shut down after ‘tens of millions’ in losses

Felix NgOct 7, 2026

Metaplanet CEO shuts down Bitcoin sale speculation after $322M transfer

Aug 13, 2026

Proof of Play to shut down after blockchain gaming thesis falls short

Aug 5, 2026

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Metaplanet forms new venture firm as it expands Bitcoin playbook

Mar 12, 2026

Brayden Lindrea

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Debate erupts over crypto’s network effects as investors question L1 value

Nov 26, 2025

Adrian Zmudzinski

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DeFi will become the default financial interface

Aug 4, 2025

Ecosystem: All latest articles

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Sandeep Nailwal takes charge of Polygon Foundation as first CEO

Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal assumed full executive control, marking a move away from decentralized governance.

Jun 11, 2025

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No more ETH dumps? Ethereum Foundation turns to DeFi for cash

Aave founder Stani Kulechov says the Ethereum Foundation is now both supplying and borrowing from Aave, completing what he calls “the full DeFi circle.”

May 29, 2025

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Avalanche-backed Fusion launches with $100M to boost blockchain adoption

Avalanche, Helix and Faculty Group launch Fusion, a $100 million initiative to build modular, sector-specific blockchain networks.

May 20, 2025

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Pi Network to invest $100M in startups building blockchain apps

Pi Network has launched a $100 million fund, Pi Network Ventures, to invest in startups and businesses that drive the adoption and utility of its blockchain ecosystem.

May 15, 2025

Adrian Zmudzinski

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Ethereum Foundation distributed $32.6M grants to ecosystem in Q1

The Ethereum Foundation distributed $32.6 million in Q1 2025 grants to support education, ZK tech developer tools and the wider blockchain ecosystem.

May 9, 2025

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TON’s Broxus launches blockchain app scalability platform TON Factory

TON ecosystem participant Broxus launches TON Factory, a high-throughput dev platform with a purported 35,000 transactions per second, aiming to scale DEXs, games and DApps.

Apr 30, 2025

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Ethereum Foundation shifts focus to user experience, layer-1 scaling

Ethereum Foundation co-executive director Tomasz Stańczak said the organization’s recent shift allows Vitalik Buterin to spend more time on research and exploration.

Apr 21, 2025

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Bear markets are temporary, but airdrops are forever

Despite bear markets, airdrops have quietly distributed $49 billion to Web3 communities over four years, creating lasting value through community-driven ecosystems.

Mar 26, 2025

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Bitcoin NFTs, layer-2 and restaking hype ‘completely gone’

Bitcoin narratives like NFTs, layer-2s, and re-staking are fading, with experts citing decreased hype and focus shifting to sustainable growth.

Mar 21, 2025