In a press release shared with CryptoPotato, Incentiv, a Layer 1 (L1) EVM-compatible blockchain, has shared results from the ongoing testnet, along with a robust economic model that rewards network participants in proportion to their participation. Community-Focused Their consensus model is a contribution-scored Proof of Work (PoW), rewarding on-chain activity rather than mere capital inflow. Over 1.2…
Core Ventures, a Bitcoin-driven venture fund has launched a new accelerator program, BTC-FI – an accelerator designed to spur innovation at the intersection of Bitcoin and decentralised finance (DeFi). This 14-week remote accelerator offers up to $100k in funding, hands-on mentorship, and access to a vast industry network to help founders scale from Day 1….
Focused on privacy and security, DJED will be molded into a multi-chain asset, providing the foundation for both open and private finance. Open-Source Features Announced at the Rare Evo blockchain conference and shared to CryptoPotato via a news release, COTI, the EVM-compatible, privacy-focused Layer 1 (L1), unveiled the next step in DJED’s development. Recall that the…
The alliance of two relatively recent entrants into the crypto space enables them to tap into the steadily developing real-world asset market. A Vision Of Growth In a press release shared with CryptoPotato, Pharos Network, a Layer-1 (L1) blockchain focused on real-world asset finance (RWAfi), has joined forces with Morpho, a lending network with over $9…
August 6, 2025 — In a significant step toward democratizing access to decentralized finance, SafeBlock has officially integrated Venus Protocol into its self-custodial wallet platform, enabling users to stake crypto and earn yield directly within the app. This integration allows SafeBlock users easy access to crypto swaps and staking within a single app, supporting multiple…
Imagine someone listening to every conversation you have — recording, storing, and analyzing it. Unsettling, right? And it’s not just about passwords or sensitive information (which you shouldn’t store in messengers anyway). It’s also about your private life and personal information, such as your location, address, phone numbers, and the chats or groups you manage,…
A governance proposal within Curve Finance is causing a stir in the DeFi community, as one contributor calls for a pause in the protocol’s expansion into Ethereum Layer 2 networks. On July 31, a CurveDAO member submitted a proposal arguing that Curve’s Layer 2 deployments generate little revenue and divert resources from more valuable initiatives…
The DeFi Education Fund (DEF), a policy advocacy group backed by an early Uniswap grant, has called on the US Senate Banking Committee to take a more measured approach to DeFi regulation. Key Takeaways: DEF urges the Senate to distinguish DeFi developers from intermediaries in regulation. The group warns that current rules risk criminalizing non-custodial…
Ethereum isn’t just a coin you trade anymore. Over the last three months, the ETH price has jumped over 100%, with July alone adding nearly 50% gains. But what’s more interesting on Ethereum’s 10th anniversary is that people aren’t just chasing the price chart anymore; they’re chasing yields. ETH’s pump has sparked activity across staking,…
Major oracle network RedStone, has launched its Atom oracle, which allows real-time liquidations and automated native MEV (Miner Extractable Value) capture for DeFi lending protocols. According to the press release shared with Cryptonews, RedStone Atom is “the first oracle with native liquidation intelligence.” LENDING SUPERCHARGED. RedStone Atom is live. The first oracle with liquidation intelligence,…