Dora Noda
Software Engineer
Dora Noda is a Software Engineer writing about Web3 infrastructure, blockchain networks, and self-hosting.
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DeFAI Market Explosion: How 282 Crypto-AI Projects and $4.3B in Funding Are Rewriting the Rules of On-Chain Finance
The DeFAI sector is transforming on-chain finance with autonomous AI agents, driving explosive growth and reshaping trading, risk management, and user interaction. Discover how 282 crypto-AI projects and $4.3 billion in funding are setting new standards in decentralized finance.

ElizaOS: How the 'WordPress for AI Agents' Is Standardizing Autonomous Bot Creation in 2026
ElizaOS is revolutionizing the creation of autonomous AI agents by offering an open-source framework akin to WordPress for websites. With its multichain architecture and extensive plugin ecosystem, ElizaOS is democratizing AI agent deployment across Web3, enabling seamless integration with blockchain networks and AI models.

Ethereum's Glamsterdam Fork: How Parallel Processing and ePBS Put 10,000 TPS Within Reach
Ethereum's Glamsterdam fork introduces parallel execution and enshrined Proposer-Builder Separation, setting the stage for unprecedented scalability with 10,000 TPS. Discover how this transformative upgrade reshapes Ethereum's architecture and its implications for developers and users.

Qivalis: 12 European Banks Are Building a Euro Stablecoin to Break Dollar Dominance
Twelve major European banks have united under the Qivalis venture to launch a euro-pegged stablecoin, challenging the dollar's dominance in the stablecoin market with a robust regulatory framework.

InfoFi: Why Information Finance Could Capture More Value Than DeFi
Explore how InfoFi, a Web3 framework treating information as a financial asset, is poised to surpass DeFi by financializing knowledge. Discover its evolution, challenges, and potential to transform the information economy.

Metaplanet Inc.: Japan's Bitcoin Treasury Powerhouse
Metaplanet Inc. has transformed from a hotel developer to a leading Bitcoin treasury company in Japan, holding more Bitcoin than most sovereign nations. Discover how their innovative strategies and financial engineering are reshaping the corporate Bitcoin landscape.

SEC Token Taxonomy: The First Commission-Level Crypto Classification in History
The SEC's groundbreaking token taxonomy introduces a four-category classification for digital assets, marking a pivotal shift from enforcement to structured regulation. This framework aims to provide clarity and reshape the landscape for cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and tokenized securities.

Solana Developer Surge: How It Overtook Ethereum in the Talent Race
In 2024, Solana surpassed Ethereum in attracting new blockchain developers, reshaping the landscape of decentralized application development. Discover the factors driving this shift, including Solana's use of Rust, parallel execution, and low transaction costs, as well as the role of India's burgeoning developer community.

Stablecoin Agentic Payments: A $24 Million Market Chasing a $7 Trillion Dream
Explore the burgeoning landscape of stablecoin agentic payments as major players like Coinbase, Google, and Stripe invest in infrastructure for AI-driven transactions. Despite current volumes being a fraction of global e-commerce, the potential for growth in this $7 trillion market is vast.