The BTCFi Awakening: How Five Protocols Are Unlocking Bitcoin's $1.4 Trillion DeFi Opportunity
Bitcoin's DeFi ecosystem has grown 2,196% to $8.6 billion TVL, with five protocols — Merlin Chain, Bitlayer, BOB Network, Stacks/sBTC, and Babylon — each taking a distinct architectural approach to unlocking native Bitcoin yield without bridge risk.
The Layer 2 Paradox: How $0.001 Fees Are Breaking Ethereum's Scaling Business Model
Ethereum's Layer 2 networks have slashed transaction costs, creating a paradox where reduced fees threaten the sustainability of billion-dollar infrastructures. Explore how these networks are navigating the revenue challenges posed by their own success.
The $0.001 Crisis: How Ethereum L2s Must Reinvent Revenue as Fees Vanish
As transaction fees on Ethereum Layer 2 networks plummet to near-zero, L2 operators face an existential challenge: sustaining billion-dollar infrastructures. Explore how MEV and data availability markets are emerging as crucial revenue streams in this new economic landscape.
From Theory to Infrastructure: Modular Blockchains Hit Production Scale in 2026
The modular blockchain thesis — separate execution, settlement, and data availability into specialized layers — has crossed from whitepaper to production infrastructure in 2026. Celestia, EigenDA, and Avail are carving distinct market positions while Ethereum races to defend its DA revenue through blob fee expansion.
State of Blockchain APIs 2025 – Key Insights and Analysis
Explore the evolving landscape of blockchain APIs in 2025, highlighting key trends, market growth, and the rise of multi-chain ecosystems. Discover how leading providers are shaping the future of Web3 infrastructure with innovative solutions and decentralized services.
Rollups-as-a-Service in 2025: OP, ZK, Arbitrum Orbit, Polygon CDK, and zkSync Hyperchains
An in-depth analysis of Rollups-as-a-Service frameworks in 2025, comparing Optimism's OP Stack, zkSync's ZK Stack, Arbitrum Orbit, and Polygon CDK. Explore their modular architectures, data availability options, and developer experiences in scaling Ethereum.
Expanding Our Horizons: bex.co Adds Base, Berachain, and Blast to API Marketplace
bex.co expands its API Marketplace by adding Base, Berachain, and Blast, offering developers access to cutting-edge blockchain infrastructures for seamless application development.
Sony's Soneium: Bringing Blockchain to the Entertainment World
Sony's Soneium is a Layer-2 blockchain on Ethereum, designed to integrate Web3 innovations with mainstream internet services. Developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs, Soneium aims to make blockchain technology accessible and scalable for everyday use, focusing on entertainment, creative content, and fan engagement.
MegaETH: The 100,000 TPS Layer-2 Aiming to Supercharge Ethereum
MegaETH is revolutionizing Ethereum's scalability with its 100,000 TPS Layer-2 solution, offering unprecedented speed and performance while raising questions about decentralization and security trade-offs.