Dora Noda
Software Engineer
Dora Noda is a Software Engineer writing about Web3 infrastructure, blockchain networks, and self-hosting.
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38% of Altcoins at All-Time Lows: The Structural Collapse Behind Crypto's K-Shaped Market
As 38% of altcoins hit all-time lows, the crypto market reveals a K-shaped recovery driven by institutional investments in Bitcoin, leaving altcoins to struggle. Discover the structural shifts reshaping capital flows and the implications for the broader crypto ecosystem.
Aptos vs Sui in 2026: The Move Language Twin Stars Diverge
By 2026, Aptos and Sui, both born from Meta's Diem project, have taken distinct paths in the blockchain landscape. This article examines their divergent strategies, from Sui's object-centric model and native stablecoin to Aptos' institutional focus and deflationary tokenomics.
How a Developer Comment Aged Into a $128M Catastrophe: The Balancer Rounding Exploit
An in-depth analysis of the Balancer rounding exploit that led to a $128 million loss across nine blockchain networks, highlighting the vulnerabilities in smart contract arithmetic and the challenges in detecting such subtle yet catastrophic errors.
Bitcoin and Ethereum's Worst Q1 Since 2018: Why Institutions Keep Buying the Collapse
Despite Bitcoin and Ethereum experiencing their worst Q1 since 2018, institutional investors are seizing the opportunity to buy the dip. Explore the factors driving this paradox and the macroeconomic influences shaping the crypto market's future.
Bybit's $1.5B Hack One Year Later: 88% Traceable, Only 3% Frozen — What Went Wrong
A year after the largest cryptocurrency theft by North Korea's Lazarus Group, only a fraction of the $1.5 billion stolen from Bybit has been recovered. This article examines the sophisticated attack, the challenges in tracing the funds, and the lessons learned by the crypto industry.
The CFTC Just Let Traders Post Bitcoin as Derivatives Margin — Here's Why That Changes Everything
The CFTC's groundbreaking decision to allow Bitcoin, Ether, and USDC as derivatives margin marks a pivotal shift in institutional finance, signaling the integration of tokenized assets into the $700 trillion derivatives market.
Coinbase's 'Everything Exchange' Gambit: From Crypto Platform to Global Financial Super-App
Coinbase aims to transform into a global financial super-app, integrating crypto, equities, and more into a single platform. Explore how its strategic acquisitions and innovations in AI and blockchain infrastructure are setting the stage for a new era in financial ecosystems.
Crypto VC's Great Pivot: Why $2.5B in Q1 2026 Funding Chased Revenue, Not Narratives
In Q1 2026, crypto venture capital shifted focus from speculative narratives to revenue-generating projects, with $2.5 billion funding stablecoin infrastructure, institutional custody, and tokenized real-world assets.
DeFi's Revenue Reckoning: Winners, Losers, and the Path Forward
The DeFi sector faces a critical juncture as revenue disparities widen between leading protocols and struggling networks. Explore how Aave and Hyperliquid thrive while others falter, and why venture capitalists are shifting focus to infrastructure with sustainable revenue models.