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…Tendermint, a core contributor to the Cosmos network, is instrumental to Cosmos’ progress. A brief history of Cosmos Cosmos was introduced through the publication of its white paper written by Tendermint co-founders Jae Kwon and Ethan Buchman and published in 2016. Its native token ATOMwas initially offered through two private sales in January 2017 and a public sale in April 2017. Kwon, who is recognised as the project’s principal architect, stepped down as CEO in 2020 and was replaced by P…
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…In 2024, Solana introduced Blinks (short for ‘blockchain links’), which allow on-chain actions like token swaps and wallet connections to be embedded in URLs and shared directly on social media platforms. These innovations underscore Solana’s commitment to bridging traditional user experiences with blockchain-native functionality. Timeline: Key Events in Solana’s Evolution DateEvent2017Anatoly Yakovenko publishes PoH white paper.2020Solana launches mainnet beta.2021Major DeFi and NFT pro…
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…In 2024, Solana introduced Blinks (short for ‘blockchain links’), which allow on-chain actions like token swaps and wallet connections to be embedded in URLs and shared directly on social media platforms. These innovations underscore Solana’s commitment to bridging traditional user experiences with blockchain-native functionality. Timeline: Key Events in Solana’s Evolution DateEvent2017Anatoly Yakovenko publishes PoH white paper.2020Solana launches mainnet beta.2021Major DeFi and NFT pro…
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…Since Satoshi Nakamoto published Bitcoin’s white paper in 2008, countless cryptocurrencies have emerged, many boasting superior functionality and faster transaction speeds. However, Bitcoin remains the dominant force, shaping market trends. Altcoins generally follow its lead. Despite infrequent upgrades to the core Bitcoin blockchain, BTC holds the highest market capitalisation and per-coin value, validating its first-mover advantage. Dogecoin (DOGE) exhibits a parallel path. Created in 2013…
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…In 2014, Buterin wrote a white paper and partnered with a list of co-founders, including Anthony Di Iorio, Gavin Wood, and Charles Hoskinson, to launch Ethereum through crowdfunding on 30 July 2015. Buterin recognised the benefit of allowing developers to create dapps without having to build a separate blockchain for each one, and Ethereum has become the most-used blockchain network as of this writing, with a robust ecosystem of dapps, NFT marketplaces, and play-to-earn (P2E) video games. This…
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…Additionally, review the project’s white paper and roadmap to understand the goals, vision, and technology behind the coin. A well-documented plan and a clear use case indicate a higher likelihood of legitimacy. 2. Examine the Community and Social Media Presence A strong and active community is often a positive indicator of a legitimate meme coin. Check social media platforms, forums, and community channels (e.g., Reddit, X, and Telegram) to gauge the level of engagement and sentiment amongst …
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…Additionally, review the project’s white paper and roadmap to understand the goals, vision, and technology behind the coin. A well-documented plan and a clear use case indicate a higher likelihood of legitimacy. 2. Examine the Community and Social Media Presence A strong and active community is often a positive indicator of a legitimate meme coin. Check social media platforms, forums, and community channels (e.g., Reddit, X, and Telegram) to gauge the level of engagement and sentiment amongst …
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…Additionally, review the project’s white paper and roadmap to understand the goals, vision, and technology behind the coin. A well-documented plan and a clear use case indicate a higher likelihood of legitimacy. 2. Examine the Community and Social Media Presence A strong and active community is often a positive indicator of a legitimate meme coin. Check social media platforms, forums, and community channels (e.g., Reddit, X, and Telegram) to gauge the level of engagement and sentiment amongst …
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…It was the first major programmable blockchain network to support smart contracts, making it possible for developers to create dapps that extended beyond simple payments. Vitalik Buterin, then a Canadian software engineer, first described Ethereum in a 2014 white paper, and launched the project in 2015 with several co-founders, including Anthony Di Iorio, Charles Hoskinson, and Dr Gavin Wood. To support the project’s development, the team established the nonprofit Ethereum Foundation, though m…
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…Additionally, review the project’s white paper and roadmap to understand the goals, vision, and technology behind the coin. A well-documented plan and a clear use case indicate a higher likelihood of legitimacy. 2. Examine the Community and Social Media Presence A strong and active community is often a positive indicator of a legitimate meme coin. Check social media platforms, forums, and community channels (e.g., Reddit, X, and Telegram) to gauge the level of engagement and sentiment amongst …
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