Articles for author: Dan Opondo

Dan Opondo

zkSync Airdrop

zkSync Era Airdrop? Addressing The Rumors of a Possible ZKS Token Drop

In the vast universe of blockchain tech, where the promise of decentralization continues to thrive with myriad DApps, comes a unique project that defies the ordinary. Its name? zkSync. Already taking the crypto realm by storm, zkSync seems destined to peak at the digital heavens. The reason behind the massive promise of zkSync Era is ...

DRGN low cap gem

Top 6 Low Cap Gems Below $50M to Watch in May

In the dynamic realm of crypto, where fortunes can be created and lost in the blink of an eye, a single simple question continually echoes across the landscape: “Which crypto assets hold the potential for 100x gains?” The question, posed by a crypto influencer, Lady of Crypto, to her over 400,000 Twitter followers, ignited a ...

Ethereum

Understanding Ethereum: A Decentralized Revolution

The realm of Blockchain is almost 15 years old. There have been ups and downs; some investors are making millions while others are losing dramatically. Ethereum is one of the crypto projects that has survived and thrived for nearly a decade in the crypto realm. Many know the second-largest crypto network as a global network ...

Tether USDT Stablecoin

Tether Stablecoin: The Journey of From Realcoin to $100B USDT

As of March 2024, Tether had a market cap of $104 billion, positioning itself ahead of all other stablecoins. However, the journey has been challenging for this stablecoin. Today, we will be looking into the world of USDT. Introduction: Background to Tether What is Tether (USDT)? Tether is the largest stablecoin. But what is a ...

Private cryptocurrencies: Are Your Coins Being Watched?

Private Cryptocurrencies: What Are They? How Do They Work?

One of the biggest problems crippling the world of Digital finance today is lacking privacy. Every year, millions of people lose millions, if not billions, of dollars owing to identity theft, a problem prevalent because of privacy issues. For instance, as per research, 2023 is marked by record-breaking data breaches in the US, with about ...

Attending Web3 events

2024 Web3 Events to Watch Out For

It’s only been just over a decade since the crypto world emerged. In that short period, crypto has amassed a large following with over 300 million investors. Every year, hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of crypto investors all over the world meet at various conferences and events to celebrate the growth of the industry. ...

Fan Tokens

Fan Tokens: A Guide Into This Growing Trend

Almost everyone on the globe today is a fan of something – music, sports, art, movies, celebrities, etc. But what if people could earn money by being fans of something? Well, here comes the idea of fan tokens. If you are new in the crypto space, fan tokens are real. So, what are they? How ...

AI Crypto Coins

Crypto AI Coins; Which One Should You Buy in 2024?

The buzz around AI started with the emergence of OpenAI’s ChatGPT platform. Its ability to simulate human intelligence in creating humanlike conversational dialogues led to widespread adoption. The hype around Chat GPT led to the emergence of more AI projects, even in the blockchain landscape. Those came to be commonly known as AI coins or ...

Sei Network

What is SEI Network? The Ultimate Home for Crypto Exchanges

Ever since the 2020-2021 crypto market bull run, the realm of crypto and DeFI asset trading has grown exponentially. Every other year, dozens, if not hundreds, of DeFI projects launch, adding to the number of tokens to trade on decentralized exchanges.  Of course, the rise of many DeFI tokens led to the emergence of trading ...

Dan Opondo

Blockchain consensus mechanisms

Blockchain Consensus Mechanisms: How Do they Work?

Since the dawn of blockchain through Bitcoin in 2009, this technology has been widely praised for its role in revolutionizing finance. Its ability to foster decentralization, financial inclusivity and security. However, blockchain consists of several vital tools to function efficiently, the core of which is the consensus algorithm.  So, what are consensus algorithms, and how ...