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 Crypto Extinction: How 11.6 Million Tokens Died in 2025 and What It Means for 2026
In 2025, the cryptocurrency market witnessed an unprecedented collapse with 11.6 million tokens failing. This article analyzes the factors behind this extinction event and explores its implications for the future of crypto investing and token launches in 2026.
DeFi's Institutional Metamorphosis: How Aave V4 and Lido's GOOSE-3 Are Rewriting the Rules of Decentralized Finance
Aave V4 and Lido's GOOSE-3 are pioneering a new era in DeFi by introducing innovative architectures and strategies to attract institutional investors, reshaping the decentralized finance landscape.
The Ethereum ETF Yield War Has Begun: Why Staking Rewards Will Reshape Crypto Investing
The introduction of staking rewards to Ethereum ETFs marks a pivotal shift in crypto investing, offering new yield opportunities and transforming how institutional investors engage with digital assets.
Europe's Banking Giants Go Crypto: How MiCA Is Turning Traditional Lenders Into Bitcoin Brokers
Explore how Europe's largest banks are entering the crypto market, driven by the MiCA regulation, transforming traditional lenders into Bitcoin brokers and reshaping the financial landscape.
MegaETH: The Real-Time Blockchain Promising 100,000 TPS Launches This Month
MegaETH, a Layer 2 blockchain backed by Vitalik Buterin, is set to launch with claims of processing over 100,000 transactions per second. Discover how its architectural innovations could redefine real-time blockchain performance.
The Shai-Hulud Attack: How a Supply Chain Worm Stole $58M from Crypto Developers and Users
The Shai-Hulud attack, named after Dune's sandworms, marks the most aggressive npm supply chain attack of 2025, compromising over 700 packages and causing $58M in losses. This article delves into the anatomy of the attack, its impact on developers and users, and the broader implications for the crypto ecosystem.
Solana's Alpenglow: The 100x Speed Upgrade That Could Bring Wall Street's Trading Desks On-Chain
Solana's Alpenglow upgrade promises to revolutionize blockchain speed, reducing transaction finality to 150 milliseconds. This breakthrough could transform trading by merging the speed of centralized exchanges with the security of decentralized protocols.
The $6.6 Trillion Battle: How Stablecoin Yields Are Pitting Banks Against Crypto in Washington
The Treasury Department's $6.6 trillion estimate has ignited a fierce debate between banks and the crypto industry over stablecoin yields, potentially reshaping the financial landscape and influencing key legislative decisions in Washington.
The Great American Bitcoin Reserve Race: How 20+ States Are Quietly Rewriting Treasury Rules
Over 20 US states are transforming their treasuries by introducing Bitcoin reserve legislation, marking a significant shift in how public funds are managed. Discover how Texas, New Hampshire, and Arizona are leading this quiet revolution.