Dora Noda
Software Engineer
Dora Noda is a Software Engineer writing about Web3 infrastructure, blockchain networks, and self-hosting.
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AI Developers Reject 'Crypto' But Embrace Stablecoin Payment Rails — The Cultural Fault Line Defining Agentic Finance
AI developers are wary of crypto but find value in stablecoin payment rails, highlighting a cultural divide in financial technology. This article explores the rise of agentic finance and how blockchain infrastructure supports AI-driven transactions.
Aptos and Jump Crypto Launch Shelby: The Verifiable Hot Storage Network That Could Reshape AI Data Infrastructure
Aptos Labs and Jump Crypto introduce Shelby, a groundbreaking verifiable global object storage network tailored for AI workloads, addressing the need for cryptographic proof of data provenance and high-speed access.
Base-Solana CCIP Bridge Goes Live: How Chainlink Is Stitching Together Crypto's Two Largest Non-Ethereum Ecosystems
The launch of the Base-Solana bridge, secured by Chainlink's CCIP, marks a significant step in connecting two major non-Ethereum ecosystems, enhancing cross-chain interoperability and security.
BlackOpal's $200M Bet on Brazilian Credit Card Debt Signals RWA's Emerging Market Breakout
BlackOpal's $200 million initiative to tokenize Brazilian credit card receivables marks a significant shift in real-world asset finance, opening up emerging markets to global investors with innovative blockchain solutions.
BNB Chain Now Hosts More AI Agents Than Ethereum — What the ERC-8004 Chain Wars Mean for Web3
In 2026, BNB Chain surpassed Ethereum in hosting AI agents under the ERC-8004 standard, marking a shift in the machine economy landscape. This article explores the implications for Web3 and the ongoing chain wars.
Bybit AI Skills Launch: 253 API Endpoints Turn the World's Second-Largest Exchange Into an AI Agent Trading Hub
Bybit revolutionizes trading by opening its infrastructure to AI agents, enabling seamless, automated trading through 253 API endpoints. Explore how this innovation positions Bybit at the forefront of AI-driven trading and the implications for the future of exchange architecture.
Cardano's Grocery Store Moment: How Protocol 11 and 137 Swiss SPAR Stores Are Rewriting Crypto's Retail Playbook
Cardano's integration with 137 SPAR stores in Switzerland and Liechtenstein marks a significant step in crypto retail adoption, leveraging Protocol 11's enhancements for seamless ADA transactions.
China's RWA Regulatory Separation: How Eight Ministries Drew a Line Between Tokenization and Crypto
China's regulatory shift separates real-world asset tokenization from cryptocurrency bans, creating a new legal category for state-supervised tokenization while maintaining strict control over digital currencies.
Mastercard's Stablecoin Settlement Goes Live in EEMEA — and Merchants Don't Even Need to Know It's Crypto
Mastercard and Circle have launched stablecoin settlement in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, enabling merchants to receive payments in USDC and EURC without needing crypto knowledge. This move reduces cross-border payment friction and costs, offering a seamless experience for businesses.