Dora Noda
Software Engineer
Dora Noda is a Software Engineer writing about Web3 infrastructure, blockchain networks, and self-hosting.
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Stablecoins: The Backbone of Global Digital Finance
Stablecoins have rapidly evolved into essential tools for institutional treasuries and cross-border payments, with projections exceeding $1 trillion by 2026. This article explores the factors driving their growth, including regulatory clarity and infrastructure advancements, positioning stablecoins as core components of global financial systems.
Starknet's Bitcoin Pivot: How an Ethereum L2 Is Betting Its Future on BTC
Starknet declares its intention to become Bitcoin's execution layer with dual-chain settlement, ZK-STARK proofs, and a 100M STRK incentive program targeting the $1.8T BTC market.
x402 Foundation: How Coinbase and Cloudflare Are Building the Payment Layer for the AI Internet
Discover how the x402 protocol, activated by Coinbase and Cloudflare, is revolutionizing AI payments by transforming the dormant HTTP 402 status code into a robust payment layer for machines, processing millions of transactions on Solana and beyond.
ARQ's $70M Raise: How Latin America's Stablecoin Super App is Challenging Traditional Banking
ARQ, formerly DolarApp, secures $70M to revolutionize Latin America's financial landscape with stablecoin-powered solutions, challenging traditional banking systems and enhancing financial inclusion.
DePAI: When Physical Robots Meet Decentralized AI Infrastructure
Explore the transformative impact of DePAI, where decentralized AI infrastructure meets physical robots, creating a new era of autonomous economic agents and community-owned networks. Discover how this convergence is driving unprecedented growth in the decentralized infrastructure market.
The Rise of the Machine Economy: How Blockchain and AI Are Empowering Autonomous Transactions
Explore how the convergence of blockchain, stablecoins, and AI is transforming machines into autonomous economic actors, reshaping the global economy with innovations like nanopayments and on-chain identities.
Solana's Rise as the 'Nasdaq of Blockchains': A New Era for Institutional Finance
J.P. Morgan's $50 million commercial paper issuance on Solana marks a pivotal moment for blockchain in institutional finance. Discover how Solana is becoming the 'Nasdaq of blockchains' with its robust infrastructure, regulatory clarity from the GENIUS Act, and a surge in real-world asset tokenization.
Ethereum's Scaling Paradigm Shift: Rethinking the Role of Layer 2 Networks
Vitalik Buterin's 2026 announcement challenges the rollup-centric roadmap, as Ethereum's base layer scales faster than anticipated. Explore the implications for Layer 2 networks and the evolving Ethereum ecosystem.
XRP's Institutional Surge: Regulatory Clarity and ETF Success
XRP's rapid rise in institutional investment highlights the importance of regulatory clarity, as its ETFs surpass $1.3 billion in assets, positioning XRP as a major player in the crypto market.