Dora Noda
Software Engineer
Dora Noda is a Software Engineer writing about Web3 infrastructure, blockchain networks, and self-hosting.
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The Rise of Prediction Markets: From Niche to Mainstream Financial Powerhouse
Prediction markets have transformed from a niche experiment to a $63.5 billion industry, driven by regulatory changes, institutional investments, and AI advancements. Explore the factors behind their exponential growth and the challenges they face in becoming a mainstream financial product.
The $1,000 Attack That Rewrote Blockchain Privacy: Why ZK, FHE, and TEE Are Converging in 2026
A groundbreaking $1,000 attack on Trusted Execution Environments has reshaped the landscape of blockchain privacy, highlighting the convergence of Zero-Knowledge Proofs, Fully Homomorphic Encryption, and Trusted Execution Environments as the industry moves towards 2026.
Qivalis: 12 European Banks Are Building a Euro Stablecoin to Break the Dollar's 99% Grip
Twelve major European banks are launching Qivalis, a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin, to challenge the dollar's dominance in the crypto market. Discover how this initiative aims to reshape the digital currency landscape.
Ripple Prime's $3 Trillion Machine: How a $1.25B Acquisition Is Rewiring Institutional Crypto
Ripple's $1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road has transformed it into Ripple Prime, a powerhouse clearing over $3 trillion annually. This move integrates traditional finance with crypto, offering institutions seamless trading across asset classes with reduced friction and enhanced regulatory compliance.
RWA Tokenization Hits $36 Billion: Why 'Everything On-Chain' May Define the 2026 Financial Era
Real-world asset tokenization has surged to $36 billion, signaling a transformative shift in financial markets. With major players like BlackRock embracing on-chain strategies, the financial landscape is poised for a digital revolution by 2026.
Seoul's Blockchain Peace Trade System: Why South Korea Wants to Track North Korean Minerals on a Distributed Ledger
South Korea's Unification Ministry proposes a blockchain-based system to track North Korean mineral exports, aiming to create an immutable chain of custody and prevent nuclear proliferation. This initiative could redefine geopolitical blockchain use cases.
SOL Strategies' NASDAQ Debut: The First Pure-Play Solana Validator Stock Changes the Institutional Playbook
SOL Strategies' NASDAQ listing introduces a new asset class: publicly traded Solana validator equity, offering institutional investors a fresh avenue for crypto exposure beyond Bitcoin mining stocks.
Solana's Alpenglow: The Consensus Rewrite That Kills Proof of History and Delivers 150ms Finality
Solana's Alpenglow upgrade revolutionizes blockchain consensus by eliminating Proof of History, achieving 150ms transaction finality, and redefining data propagation with Votor and Rotor protocols.
Solana ETFs Build a 'Serious Investor Base' While XRP Stays Retail-Heavy — What 13F Data Reveals
An analysis of 13F data reveals a stark contrast in investor bases between Solana and XRP ETFs, highlighting Solana's appeal to institutional investors while XRP remains popular with retail buyers. Discover the implications for future market cycles.