Dora Noda
Software Engineer
Dora Noda is a Software Engineer writing about Web3 infrastructure, blockchain networks, and self-hosting.
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a16z 2026 Crypto Predictions: 17 Big Ideas Worth Watching (And Our Counterpoints)
Andreessen Horowitz's crypto team shares 17 predictions for 2026, covering stablecoin growth, AI agents needing crypto wallets, and privacy technologies becoming essential infrastructure. Explore where we agree and where we see potential gaps in their forecasts.
AI Native Assets: How Blockchain Is Solving the $18 Billion AI Ownership Crisis
Explore how blockchain technology is addressing the $18 billion AI ownership crisis by transforming AI-generated content into verifiable, tradeable assets, reshaping digital property and intellectual rights.
BNB Chain's Fermi Upgrade: A Game-Changer for Blockchain Speed and Efficiency
BNB Chain's Fermi hard fork slashes block times to 0.45 seconds, transforming it into the fastest EVM-compatible blockchain and redefining possibilities for DeFi, gaming, and high-frequency trading.
BTCFi Awakening: The Race to Bring DeFi to Bitcoin
Bitcoin's integration into the DeFi space is accelerating, with BTCFi projects transforming it from digital gold to a programmable financial layer. Explore the major contenders and their innovative solutions in the race to bring DeFi to Bitcoin.
Inside the $1.5 Billion Bybit Heist: How North Korea Pulled Off History's Largest Crypto Theft
In 2025, North Korean hackers executed the largest crypto heist in history, stealing $1.5 billion from Bybit. This article delves into the sophisticated attack, its implications for crypto security, and Bybit's response to the crisis.
China's Blockchain Legal Framework 2025: What's Allowed, Banned, and the Gray Areas for Builders
Explore China's 2025 blockchain legal framework, highlighting what's allowed, banned, and the gray areas for builders. Understand the implications for enterprise blockchain, digital yuan, and the challenges posed by stringent cryptocurrency regulations.
The 2025 Crypto Graveyard: $700M+ in Failed Projects and What Builders Can Learn
In 2025, the crypto industry witnessed unprecedented project failures, with over $700M lost. This analysis uncovers the patterns behind these collapses and offers vital lessons for builders and investors on navigating the volatile crypto landscape.
Hong Kong vs Mainland China: A Tale of Two Crypto Policies Under One Country
Explore the stark contrast between Hong Kong's welcoming regulatory framework for digital assets and Mainland China's comprehensive ban on cryptocurrencies, highlighting the implications for investors and businesses in the Greater China market.
Korea's 15-20% Exchange Ownership Caps: A Regulatory Earthquake Reshaping Asia's Crypto Landscape
South Korea's new regulatory cap on exchange ownership could reshape the crypto landscape in Asia, affecting major players like Upbit and Bithumb and potentially shifting the region's crypto hub dynamics.