Author: Donald Munn

Solana Foundation, after a difficult few months in the markets for Solana, has released its latest report on the health of the blockchain, considered by many to be the Ethereum killer. A Solana Foundation report on the health of the blockchain After the numerous bugs on the network, a new health report arrives Solana Foundation prepared the report to assess the health of the network, which in the past two years has had a real explosion but stopped suddenly in 2022, when Solana lost about 79% of its value. The lengthy report begins this way: “The Solana network is formed…

PRESS RELEASE Valencia 11th August 2022: During the weekend of 17th and 18th of September, the mediterranean city of Valencia will host the first edition of NFT Show Europe (#NFTSE22). This leading-edge event plans to ‘map out the metaverse’ by connecting blockchain innovators with world-class immersive digital artists.  Conceived as an accelerator for metaverse creativity, #NFTSE22 shakes up the traditional conference format with experimental and interactive art, robotic screen choreographies and VR experiences. The event is attracting the technologists, brands and investors keen to understand the potential of this explosive new industry. Patrick Cyrus, Marketing Manager of #NFTSE22, explains: “Visitors…

Lightning Network (LN) sets a new record, surpassing 4500 BTC in total capacity, the equivalent of $104 million.  Lightning Network (LN) and capacity exceeding 4500 BTC New records for Bitcoin’s Layer 2, Lightning Network, which just now records a total capacity of over 4500 BTC, the equivalent of $104 million at the time of writing.  #LightningNetwork https://t.co/Q0CaYRhLWD observed:17,775 nodes87,204 channels4,521.591 BTC capacity ($104,262,602) median node capacity: 0.005 BTC ($115.29) past 24h:+38 nodes +444 channels +46.543 BTC ($1,073,220)#Lightning #LN #bitcoin $BTC — Lightning Network statistics (@LNstats) August 9, 2022 “Lightning Network. http://1ML.com observed: 17,775 nodes 87,204 channels 4,521.591 BTC capacity ($104,262,602)…

Reddit, the popular social network, has partnered with the FTX exchange to integrate payments through the FTX Pay app to enable its large community to be able to pay fees with it. Collaboration between Reddit and FTX “The partnership features the integration of FTX Pay as a white-label payment and exchange solution to support users onboarding Community Points”, reads a press release from the exchange on Tuesday, 9 August. Reddit Community Points are a measure of individuals’ reputation in user communities.  Community Points can be found on the Arbitrum Nova blockchain. Integration with FTX Pay allows users to purchase the…

World of web3 Summit is back to “wow” Web3 enthusiasts, industry leaders and the curious in the city of color, Fado music, seafood and Pastéis de Belém, Lisbon Portugal. Following its great success in Dubai UAE in March 2022 WOW Summit attracted thousands of visitors from across the world to participate in one of the most controversial yet urgent discussions of the year.   The 3rd edition of the World of Web3  Just last year WOW foresaw over 7000 attendees, 170 speakers from across the globe and over 100 investors from various industries. From Burj Park overseeing the iconic Burj Khalifa,…

SPONSORED POST* Bitcoin mining is one of the most lucrative ways to earn a consistent income, but there are a number of obstacles and risks to consider before getting started. In addition, a substantial initial investment is required to install all of the necessary mining equipment, construct the required cooling facilities, and locate a reliable and cost-effective source of electrical power. Due to this, a large number of people are looking for ways to earn the same amount of money without having to install, maintain, or repair the equipment they use to generate that income. MAXusdt(TRX), one of the most…

Brazil’s Voting Authority (TSE) has publicly stated that voting could soon be possible in the country by using blockchain technology. To be specific, the coordinator for infrastructure modernization, Celio Castro Wermerlinger, explained that Brazil is studying blockchain technology to see if it would be possible to use it for more transparent and decentralized voting. The research program is titled “Elections of the Future”. An event organized by researcher Fernanda Soares Andrade was also held in Brazil on 29 July to discuss the possibilities of modernizing the country’s voting system. Carlos Mário Velloso, former president of TSE, also attended the conference.…

Mark Cuban, well-known billionaire star of Shark Tank, has shared his thoughts on crypto, pointing out that in his opinion “Dogecoin has potentially more applications than Cardano”. Mark Cuban and his thoughts on Dogecoin and Cardano In an Altcoin Daily podcast, the billionaire entrepreneur, who also owns the NBA team Dallas Mavericks, released a wide-ranging conversation on cryptocurrencies, also stating that in his opinion Dogecoin would potentially have more applications than Cardano.  "I still think #Dogecoin has more applications available to it than #Cardano" — @mcuban Watch FULL interview>> https://t.co/P0qjFzIW4b pic.twitter.com/f6IPN9g5PW — Altcoin Daily (@AltcoinDailyio) August 7, 2022 “I still…

Erdogan’s country is experiencing record-breaking inflation (79.6%), a figure it has not experienced in 24 years. Underlying Turkey’s record-breaking inflation are multiple factors, but before going into detail, it must be said that the country has always had above-average inflation, both of Asian and European countries.  Turkey: the history of inflation Turkey suffers from a high level of inflation From 2020 onward, the country experienced a steepening of inflation, rising from 6.37% to 10.41% in 2021, and then finally exploding from January this year when it stood at 45.72%.  The figure is exorbitant, but certainly nothing like the hyperinflation in…

A $430 billion climate, tax and health care bill passed the US Senate on Sunday after months of negotiations that ended in a marathon night of debate and amendment votes. $430 billion US anti-inflation package With 51 votes in favor, thanks to the casting vote of Vice President Kamala Harris, who is still a senator, the controversial bill strongly wanted by Biden and his Democratic party on climate, taxes and health care has passed. Contained in the bill are measures to combat climate change, a tax increase for large corporations and an expansion of health care coverage for the weaker…