Dora Noda
Software Engineer
Dora Noda is a Software Engineer writing about Web3 infrastructure, blockchain networks, and self-hosting.
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When Visa Settles in USDC: How Payment Giants Are Rewiring Finance for Stablecoins
Visa's adoption of USDC on the Solana blockchain marks a pivotal shift in the payment industry, enabling near-instant settlement and redefining financial infrastructure. Explore how stablecoins are transforming global finance and the regulatory clarity brought by the GENIUS Act.
The $1 Trillion Stablecoin Market: Four Growth Engines Fueling 30%+ Annual Expansion
The stablecoin market is poised for exponential growth, driven by enterprise use cases in treasury operations, cross-border payments, DeFi liquidity, and derivatives markets. Discover how these four key drivers are set to propel the market toward a $1-2 trillion valuation by 2028.
The Graph's 2026 Transformation: Redefining Blockchain Data Infrastructure
In 2026, The Graph redefines blockchain data infrastructure with its Horizon architecture, catering to developers, AI agents, and institutions. Discover how its multi-service approach and cross-chain expansion are transforming data access and utility in the Web3 ecosystem.
2026: The Year AI Agents Graduate from Speculation to Utility
Explore how 2026 marks a pivotal year for AI agents as they transition from speculative concepts to practical utility, revolutionizing blockchain infrastructure and enterprise operations.
Application Chain Renaissance: Why Vertical Integration is Winning Blockchain's Revenue Game
Explore how application-specific chains like Hyperliquid and dYdX are redefining blockchain economics by capturing significant revenue through vertical integration, challenging the traditional general-purpose model.
The L2 Fee War Endgame: When Transactions Cost $0.001
As Ethereum's Layer 2 networks achieve near-zero transaction fees, the fee war ends with rollups victorious but facing a business model crisis. Explore how L2s are diversifying revenue streams through MEV capture, stablecoin revenue sharing, and enterprise licensing.
Visa and Mastercard's Stablecoin Pivot: When Traditional Payment Rails Meet Blockchain Infrastructure
Visa and Mastercard are revolutionizing cross-border payments by integrating stablecoins into their settlement layers, signaling a major shift in global payment infrastructure. This article explores how these financial giants are leveraging blockchain technology to enhance transaction efficiency and reduce costs, setting the stage for widespread adoption.
Bitcoin's Layer 2 Reckoning: Why 75 L2s Are Fighting Over 0.46% of BTC While Babylon Captures $5B
The Bitcoin Layer 2 ecosystem faces a critical juncture as Babylon Protocol dominates with $5B in TVL, while 75 other L2s struggle over a mere 0.46% of BTC. Explore the dynamics behind this shakeout and the factors driving Babylon's success.
The Custody Architecture Divide: Why Most Crypto Custodians Can't Meet U.S. Banking Standards
Explore the challenges faced by crypto custodians like Fireblocks and Copper in meeting U.S. banking standards due to their reliance on MPC technology, and how Anchorage Digital's HSM-based approach provides a regulatory edge.