Opinion
The possibilities for development on the Bitcoin network are expanding — and the BRC-20 ecosystem's rapidly growing market cap reflects the new opportunities.
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Tokens News
A crypto token is an asset based on the blockchain of another asset, which is called a coin. Part of the definition of tokens is that they do not run on their own blockchains — a key distinction in clearing up the token vs. coin confusion.
Projects often build solutions on existing networks, such as Ethereum. Ethereum has a coin, called Ether (ETH), running on its blockchain. The majority of the tokens built on the Ethereum blockchain are ERC-20 tokens, or ERC-721 tokens if they are nonfungible tokens, or NFTs.
Each project typically employs its own token, meaning that the token runs on the blockchain on which the project was built. An entity can create a cryptocurrency token for a number of reasons, including use within a broader ecosystem. ICO tokens were popular during the initial coin offering boom of 2017.
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Digital tokenization is setting the stage for a more inclusive and efficient property market.
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The Starknet Foundation is warning community members to be on the lookout for scams relating to circulating screenshots of early iterations of a token distribution portal.
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Copper plans to use its arm in the United Arab Emirates, Copper Securities, to capitalize on the demand of institutional investors.
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DYdX, Optimism, 1inch and Aptos are expected to release over $750 million in locked tokens by December, according to data tracker Token Unlocks.
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Decentralized file sharing is a peer-to-peer network system where files are distributed across multiple nodes, eliminating the need for a central server.
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By combining the best of centralized and decentralized exchanges, a hybrid approach can overcome the limitations of each and pave the way for mainstream crypto adoption by giving users a stake in the platforms they use.
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In the aftermath of Fantom’s $550,000 hack in October, a security researcher found that the attacker could have stolen as much as $170 million.
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BNB hit its highest price since June after Bloomberg reported the U.S. Justice Department wanted $4 billion from Binance to end its probe into the exchange.
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The decentralized exchange increased margin requirements in several markets on Nov. 18 after an alleged targeted attack on the YFI token triggered massive liquidations.
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According to prosecutors, Lee Jeong-hoon intended to revamp Bithumb’s governance to gain from exchange coins, circumventing financial regulations.
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The BSN Foundation’s “non-cryptocurrency” approach aims to create a stable network that would not be as volatile as traditional cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
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Real-world asset tokenization as a concept has existed for some time. However, in 2023, with the growing interest of institutions, various governments have started experimenting with the idea.
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Binance Labs, the venture capital arm of Binance Exchange, has invested in ARKM, the native token of the crypto intelligence platform Arkham.
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The latest initiatives by the Monetary Authority of Singapore aim to develop foundational capabilities to scale tokenized markets.
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