Dora Noda
Software Engineer
Dora Noda is a Software Engineer writing about Web3 infrastructure, blockchain networks, and self-hosting.
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The Great AI Circular Financing Loop: When Vendors Fund Their Own Customers
In 2026, the AI boom faces scrutiny as $800 billion in circular financing raises questions about genuine demand versus financial engineering. Explore how major vendors like NVIDIA, AMD, and Oracle are investing in AI startups that immediately reinvest in their products, creating a self-reinforcing loop reminiscent of the dot-com era's vendor financing pitfalls.
The Regulatory Moat: How the GENIUS Act is Reshaping the Stablecoin Landscape
Circle's stock surge in 2026 highlights the transformative impact of the GENIUS Act on the stablecoin market, as regulatory compliance becomes a competitive advantage in the $300 billion industry.
Cyclops Raises $8M to Build the Payments Industry's Stablecoin Plumbing
Cyclops secures $8M to revolutionize the B2B payments industry with stablecoin infrastructure, aiming to capture the untapped $1.6 quadrillion global market. Discover how this venture is set to transform enterprise payment systems with seamless integration and regulatory clarity.
Japan's Datachain Launches First Enterprise Web3 Wallet with Privacy-Preserving Architecture
Japan's Datachain introduces a groundbreaking enterprise Web3 wallet designed to ensure transaction privacy while meeting regulatory compliance. This innovation addresses the critical need for confidentiality in corporate blockchain transactions, offering a solution that balances transparency with privacy.
Ethereum's Platform Team: Can L1-L2 Unification Compete with Monolithic Chains?
In 2026, Ethereum's new Platform team aims to unify Layer 1 and Layer 2, addressing fragmentation and enhancing scalability. Can this modular approach compete with monolithic chains like Solana?
Tether's Big Four Breakthrough: Why Deloitte's USAT Attestation Marks a Regulatory Turning Point
Tether achieves a regulatory milestone as Deloitte signs off on the first reserve attestation for USAT, marking a pivotal moment in stablecoin compliance and legitimacy.
AI Copilots Are Taking Over DeFi: From Manual Trades to Managed Portfolios
AI copilots are revolutionizing DeFi by automating complex trading strategies and portfolio management, bridging the gap between human intent and blockchain execution. Discover how AI agents are transforming the landscape with increased efficiency and security in decentralized finance.
Ethereum's Strawmap: Seven Hard Forks, One Radical Vision for 2029
Ethereum's ambitious Strawmap outlines a transformative vision for 2029, featuring seven hard forks aimed at achieving 8-second finality, 10,000 TPS on Layer 1, and quantum-resistant cryptography. Discover how these changes will redefine Ethereum's capabilities and impact developers and users alike.
Hong Kong's First Stablecoin Licenses Are Here — And Beijing Isn't Happy
Hong Kong's issuance of its first stablecoin licenses marks a pivotal moment in Asia's digital currency landscape, challenging Beijing's crypto stance and setting a new regulatory benchmark.