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RPCs – Why are They Crucial to Blockchain Development?
We are racing toward Web3 with the promise of improved usability and functionality of decentralized applications for participants, brought about by greater infrastructure interoperability and better tools for developers looking to build custom apps. These tools are coming in the form of environments that guide blockchain developers in how to build apps and streamline processes […]

The Ethereum Merge — What We Can Expect + Top Myths Busted
Dubbed as ‘the most pivotal upgrade in Ethereum’s history,’ The Merge is shipping sometime around September 15. Long outdated, the Proof-of-Work consensus algorithm it currently employs is finally getting retired. It is being replaced with a consensus algorithm that better meets modern requirements — Proof-of-Stake. This model has already been powering some of Ethereum’s rivals […]

NEAR & Web3: building a better future
Blockchain aficionados see a chance to reboot the internet, government, and society by moving into the Web3 era. Cryptocurrency fans are hailing its potential to bring 1 billion unbanked people into the financial world, but detractors believe that blockchain networks waste energy, with digital currencies being a Ponzi scheme and/or a convenient way for criminal […]

Blockchain in the Real World: The Case of Decentralized Science
Lately, we have been writing more about blockchain, Web3, NFTs, and their application in the real world. After all, for widespread use to occur, the sector needs to move on from hypothetical blockchain use cases and speculative investment in collectibles, to technology that helps citizens around the world live a better life. As we covered […]

The New Generation of NFTs on NEAR
After more than three years of foundation and development, the NFT ecosystem continues to expand with a greater number of components. This has resulted in a dramatic increase in market size. In their short history, NFTs have burst into the world of cryptocurrencies, with trading volume exceeding $17 billion in 2021, according to CNBC. This […]

PembRock Finance: Leveraged Yield Farming on NEAR Built by INC4
Web3 is upon us, combining the information sharing and social capabilities of its two predecessors, but with the transparency and ownership that will go someway towards breaking up the control that owners of our favorite applications and networks currently hold. DeFi will play a large part in Web3’s infrastructure through its principles of decentralization and […]