Tech Deep Dives

A look at the fledging opBNB ecosystem — the layer-2 network for the BNB Chain, developed using the OP stack.

As the inaugural BRC-20 token based on the Ordinals protocol, ORDI showcases new functionality for assets on Bitcoin but faces questions over alignment with Bitcoin's ethos.

Liquid staking platform Jito kicked off airdrop farming season on Solana after it launched its governance token, JTO. But what exactly is Jito and how does it work? Read on to find out.

Learn more about Bittensor, a protocol for decentralized subnets focused on machine learning, and one of the leading projects in the decentralized AI sector.

Learn more about Blast, the new Ethereum layer-2 network founded by Blur's Pacman, which already has over $600 million in total value locked after launching in less than a week.

A deep dive into Linea Network — one of the fastest growing zkEVM Layer-2 ecosystem — which recently launched a six-week DeFi voyage with MetaMask and Intract.

ChainGPT leverages blockchain for a range of AI solutions including chatbots, NFT and smart contract generators.

Newly launched Aerodrome has amassed the most TVL on Coinbase's L2 Base, and aims to be the premier liquidity hub. Find out how Aerodrome works!

Discover the latest trend in crypto, SocialFi, and how it works. Learn more about trending SocialFi protocols like friend.tech and why it is so popular.

A deep dive into CyberConnect — a web3 social network that enables developers to build social apps, users to own their digital identity, and creators to retain monetization over content.

A look into Friend.tech, the trending social app on Base that lets you trade shares of Crypto Twitter personalities.

Ethereum Layer-2 Base just launched on mainnet — here's everything you need to know about the decentralized applications (DApps) in the Coinbase's L2 ecosystem.

Are gambling and crypto a match made in heaven? Learn more about the emerging "GambleFi" sector and how decentralized gaming platforms work.

A look at Linea Network, a ZkEVM rollup launched by Ethereum software company Consensys, which recently announced its mainnet alpha.

CoinMarketCap Academy takes a deep dive into opBNB, a new layer-2 scaling solution for BNB Chain, based on Optimism's OP Stack.

Uniswap V4 introduces "hooks" — contracts that run at various points in a pool action's lifecycle. Find out how it works!

Sam Kazemian, founder of DeFi protocol Frax Finance, announced plans to launch Fraxchain, its very own layer-2 chain. Find out more about how it works!

Explore new token standards for NFTs and its potential uses cases in bringing more utility to the current NFT market.