Dora Noda
Software Engineer
Dora Noda is a Software Engineer writing about Web3 infrastructure, blockchain networks, and self-hosting.
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Flow's $3.9M Exploit and the Rollback That Almost Was: How 48 Hours Tested Blockchain's Deepest Promise
An in-depth analysis of the $3.9 million exploit on Flow blockchain, the controversial rollback proposal, and its implications on blockchain governance and security.
The Great Crypto Mass Extinction: 11.6 Million Tokens Failed in 2025, Yet the Industry Has Never Been Stronger
In 2025, a record 11.6 million crypto tokens failed, marking the largest extinction event in the industry's history. Despite this, institutional adoption surged, signaling a maturation process akin to the dot-com era's transformation into today's internet economy.
Lido's $60M Bet Beyond ETH Staking: How EarnUSD Signals DeFi's Yield Diversification Era
Lido's launch of EarnUSD marks a pivotal shift from ETH staking to a diversified DeFi yield platform, highlighting a $60M expansion plan that could redefine blue-chip protocols.
MiCA Phase 2 Hits 3,000+ EU Crypto Firms: How Europe's Stablecoin Yield Ban Is Splitting the Transatlantic Regulatory Landscape
The EU's MiCA regulation is reshaping the digital finance landscape, enforcing strict compliance on over 3,000 crypto firms and banning stablecoin yields, creating a regulatory divide with the US.
MoonPay x Ledger: Why the First Hardware-Secured AI Agent Wallet Changes Everything
MoonPay's integration with Ledger introduces the first hardware-secured AI agent wallet, setting a new standard for blockchain transaction security by requiring human approval for every on-chain action.
NEAR Confidential Intents: How Privacy-First Cross-Chain Swaps Sparked a 40% Rally
NEAR Protocol's Confidential Intents offers a groundbreaking private execution layer for cross-chain swaps, leading to a significant rally in NEAR token value. Discover how this innovation addresses MEV challenges and positions NEAR at the forefront of on-chain privacy and AI integration.
The OCC Crypto Bank Charter Race: Eleven Companies, Eighty-Three Days, and a Lawsuit That Could Reshape Finance
In a groundbreaking move, the OCC's approval of national trust bank charters for crypto firms is challenging traditional banking boundaries, sparking legal battles and reshaping the financial landscape.
On-Chain Sovereign Bonds: How Governments Are Tokenizing National Debt on Public Blockchains
Governments worldwide are revolutionizing the bond market by tokenizing sovereign debt on public blockchains, enabling broader access and financial inclusion. Explore how countries like Thailand, Hong Kong, and the UK are leading this transformation.
Two Blockchains, One Future: How the Permissioned vs. Public Chain Split Is Rewriting Finance in 2026
Explore the dual evolution of financial systems in 2026 as permissioned and public blockchains redefine finance. From Goldman Sachs' tokenized assets to Ethereum's decentralized smart contracts, understand how these parallel worlds are shaping the future of global finance.