Dora Noda
Software Engineer
Dora Noda is a Software Engineer writing about Web3 infrastructure, blockchain networks, and self-hosting.
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Web3 Privacy Infrastructure in 2026: How ZK, FHE, and TEE Are Reshaping Blockchain's Core
In 2026, blockchain privacy transforms from a niche concern to foundational infrastructure, driven by zero-knowledge proofs, fully homomorphic encryption, and trusted execution environments. Explore how these technologies are reshaping the core of blockchain and paving the way for secure, private transactions.
DeFi's Security Reckoning: What the $1.5B Bybit Heist Reveals About Cross-Chain Bridge Vulnerabilities
The $1.5 billion Bybit heist by North Korea's Lazarus Group highlights critical vulnerabilities in DeFi's cross-chain infrastructure. This article delves into the operational failures and security challenges that expose the fragile human layer beneath DeFi's mathematical guarantees.
The Lazarus Group Playbook: Inside North Korea's $6.75B All-Time Crypto Theft Operation
Delve into the sophisticated tactics of North Korea's Lazarus Group, responsible for a staggering $6.75 billion in crypto theft. This article examines their evolution, from early political hacks to becoming the world's most notorious cryptocurrency thieves, and highlights the industrialization of their operations.
The Rise and Fall of the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance: A $120 Million Crypto Scandal
Explore the dramatic rise and fall of the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance, a $7.5 billion merger aimed at decentralizing AI development, and the ensuing $120 million crypto scandal that threatens its future.
ConsenSys Deep Dive: How MetaMask, Infura, Linea, and Besu Power Ethereum's Infrastructure Empire
Explore how ConsenSys, the Ethereum infrastructure giant, powers a significant portion of crypto activity through MetaMask, Infura, Linea, and Besu, and its potential IPO impact on the Web3 landscape.
Ethereum's BPO-2 Upgrade: A New Era of Parametric Scalability
Ethereum's BPO-2 upgrade marks a significant shift towards parametric scalability, expanding capacity by 40% and reducing Layer 2 fees by up to 90%. Discover how this surgical upgrade impacts rollups, fees, and the future roadmap.
Ethereum's Evolution: From High Gas Fees to Seamless Transactions
Ethereum's transformation into a scalable, low-cost platform marks a new era in blockchain technology, enabling real economic activity and seamless interoperability across multiple chains.
Mesh's $75M Series C: How a Crypto Payments Network Just Became a Unicorn—and Why It Matters for the $33 Trillion Stablecoin Economy
Mesh's $75M Series C funding round marks a pivotal moment for crypto payments networks, positioning the company as a unicorn in the rapidly expanding $33 trillion stablecoin economy. Explore how Mesh's innovative SmartFunding engine is set to revolutionize digital transactions by unifying fragmented crypto ecosystems and enabling seamless stablecoin payments.
Mind Network's FHE-Powered AI Agent Privacy Layer: Why 55% of Blockchain Exploits Now Demand Encrypted Intelligence
In 2025, AI agents accounted for over half of blockchain exploits, highlighting the urgent need for encrypted intelligence. Mind Network's Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) technology offers a revolutionary solution, enabling secure AI operations without compromising data privacy.