Dora Noda
Software Engineer
Dora Noda is a Software Engineer writing about Web3 infrastructure, blockchain networks, and self-hosting.
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The Corporate Bitcoin Rush: How 228 Public Companies Built $148B in Digital Asset Treasuries
In 2025, the number of public companies holding Bitcoin surged, marking a structural shift in corporate finance. Explore the forces driving this trend, the major players involved, and the challenges faced by newcomers in the digital asset treasury landscape.
Pinata's $8.8M Revenue Milestone: How a Hackathon Project Became Web3's Storage Backbone
Pinata's journey from a hackathon project to a Web3 storage leader highlights the evolution of decentralized infrastructure, achieving $8.8M in revenue by 2024. Their SaaS model and developer-friendly IPFS interface have positioned them at the forefront of the NFT and decentralized storage markets.
The Yield Stablecoin Wars: How USDe and USDS Are Reshaping the $310B Market
Explore how yield-bearing stablecoins like USDe and USDS are transforming the stablecoin market, navigating regulatory challenges, and offering new opportunities and risks for investors.
The Corporate Bitcoin Treasury Surge: 191 Public Companies Now Hold BTC on Their Balance Sheets
Explore the rise of Bitcoin as a corporate treasury asset, with 191 public companies now holding BTC. Learn how this trend is reshaping corporate finance and strategy globally.
Hyperliquid's $844M Year: How One DEX Captured 73% of On-Chain Derivatives Trading
In 2025, Hyperliquid redefined on-chain derivatives trading by capturing 73% market share and generating $844 million in revenue. Explore how architectural innovation and aggressive tokenomics propelled this DEX to the forefront of the crypto market.
Hyperliquid's $844M Revenue Machine: How a Single DEX Outearned Ethereum in 2025
In 2025, Hyperliquid, a Layer 1 blockchain for perpetual futures trading, outpaced Ethereum in revenue generation, marking a shift in value accrual from general-purpose chains to specialized protocols. Discover how Hyperliquid's architecture and strategic focus led to its dominance in the decentralized derivatives market.
The Yield-Bearing Stablecoin Revolution: How USDe, USDS, and USD1 Are Redefining Dollar Exposure
Yield-bearing stablecoins like USDe, USDS, and USD1 are transforming the stablecoin market by offering returns on dollar-pegged assets. With their rise, understanding the associated risks and mechanics has become crucial for DeFi investors.
Walrus Protocol: How Sui's $140M Storage Bet Could Reshape Web3's Data Layer
Walrus Protocol, backed by $140 million from major investors, aims to revolutionize decentralized storage with its innovative RedStuff technology. Discover how this could reshape Web3's data layer and challenge existing solutions like Filecoin and Arweave.
a16z's 17 Crypto Predictions for 2026: Bold Visions, Hidden Agendas, and What They Got Right
Explore a16z's bold crypto predictions for 2026, examining the potential impact of stablecoins, AI agents, privacy innovations, and prediction markets on the future of finance and technology.