World’s no.2 crypto exchange, Coinbase, has launched its own L2 network called Base, and it already has over $200 million in TVL. Here’s all you need to know about Base’s Optimism-based tech and ecosystem, including the viral friendl.tech app. TL;DR ‍ Base is an optimistic rollup chain built by Coinbase in…

Iris-Scanning Orbs, Sam Altman, and Eth Layer 2s Crypto offers us a never-ending stream of new projects, new tokens, and new personalities that dominate the hype cycle. It’s enough to tire out even the most passionate citizens of web3. But gleaming chrome iris-scanning orbs? That still gets our attention. The…

The SEC is reviewing seven Bitcoin ETF bids, including one from BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management firm. Many think that this could be the first successful bid, making a spot Bitcoin ETF a reality. …

Ethereum’s Cancun upgrade will feature a scaling solution called proto-dankharding. It’s a good occasion to dive into sharding, how it’s implemented by blockchains like NEAR, TON, and Zilliqa,and why Ethereum rejected its original sharding design. TL;DR The concept of sharding comes from traditional IT, where it means splitting a database into…

AI tokens like FET, AGIX, and ALII grew 400% and beyond in early 2023, while Worldcoin took center stage in Q3. It’s hard to keep up with every new project, so here’s our detailed guide to AI in blockchain — especially timely since Pontem is working on an AI product…

Hybrid rollups are a new class of Ethereum L2 solutions that can be split into two groups: those that combine optimistic and ZK technology and those that enable both public and private smart contracts. We break down these two approaches and compare the 5 main projects. What is a hybrid rollup? Before we start, make…

Did you know you can use Aptos with at least 7 crypto wallets on Android? Their functionality is very different, though: from built-in swaps in Pontem Wallet to multiple fiat payment systems in Math Wallet. We break them down, feature by feature. How to use Aptos on mobile? If you already have an Aptos wallet in…

On June 9, the second generation of Aptos yield farms went live on Liquidswap. Deposit liquidity in APT-USDC, APT-USDT, and other pools; stake your LPs and Pontem NFTs; and earn a very attractive APR. Read on for a step-by-step tutorial. Meed Hydroponic Farms 2.0: The long wait is over! After a huge success of…

The SEC went after Binance and Coinbase. Crypto itself may be about to change. Binance and Coinbase are the first and second largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, processing billions of dollars in transactions every day. On June 5 and 6, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed charges…