Dora Noda
Software Engineer
Dora Noda is a Software Engineer writing about Web3 infrastructure, blockchain networks, and self-hosting.
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Monad: The EVM-Compatible Blockchain Achieving 10,000 TPS
Monad is setting new standards in blockchain technology by delivering 10,000 transactions per second while maintaining EVM compatibility and low gas fees. Explore how Monad's unique innovations are reshaping the DeFi landscape and challenging existing blockchain paradigms.

Morgan Stanley's Crypto ETF Filings: A New Era for Institutional Crypto Products
Morgan Stanley's recent filings for Bitcoin, Solana, and Ethereum trusts mark a pivotal shift in Wall Street's approach to crypto, transforming from cautious facilitation to active manufacturing of crypto products. This move signals a new era of institutional crypto infrastructure, driven by regulatory clarity and client demand.

Rain: Transforming Stablecoin Infrastructure with a $1.95 Billion Valuation
Rain's meteoric rise in the stablecoin infrastructure space highlights a shift from speculative crypto investments to practical financial solutions. With major partnerships and a $1.95 billion valuation, Rain is setting new standards for how stablecoins integrate into the global economy.

The Solv Protocol Controversy: A Turning Point for BTCFi Transparency
The Solv Protocol controversy highlights the fragile trust architecture in Bitcoin's DeFi ecosystem and the emerging institutional-grade solutions like Chainlink's Proof of Reserve that aim to address transparency challenges.

The Stablecoin Payments Revolution: How Digital Dollars Are Disrupting the $900 Billion Remittance Industry
Explore how stablecoins are transforming the $900 billion remittance industry by reducing fees and settlement times, with major players like Stripe and Visa leading the charge in this financial revolution.

Trump Meme Coin at One Year: $2 Billion in Retail Losses and a Crypto Policy in Limbo
One year after its launch, Trump's official meme coin has plummeted 93% from its peak, resulting in $2 billion in retail losses while generating over $1 billion for the Trump family. With bipartisan crypto legislation stalled, the presidential memecoin experiment has significantly impacted the industry.

Account Abstraction Goes Mainstream: How 200M+ Smart Wallets Are Killing the Seed Phrase Forever
Explore the transformative impact of account abstraction as over 200 million smart wallets revolutionize crypto usability, making seed phrases optional and enhancing user experience across Ethereum and Layer 2 networks.

Billions Network: The $35M Identity Layer for Humans and AI Agents
Billions Network is transforming identity verification with a $35M funding boost, offering a privacy-preserving alternative to biometric surveillance for humans and AI agents. Discover how this innovation is reshaping the landscape of digital identity in the blockchain era.

Chain Abstraction Is Finally Solving Crypto's Worst UX Problem: How NEAR Intents Just Crossed $5 Billion in Volume
NEAR Intents has processed $5 billion in cross-chain volume, enabling seamless asset swaps across 25+ chains without bridges. As ZORA and STRK tokens expand to Solana via NEAR's infrastructure, chain abstraction is finally making multi-chain crypto usable.