A recent report by Electric Capital found that Solana became the ecosystem that attracted the most new developers in 2024, overtaking Ethereum. The report calculated that 7,525 developers joined the Solana ecosystem this year, while Ethereum registered 6,456 during the same period. Solana grew its developer base by 83% year-over-year, while Ethereum lost 22%. The […]
The Web3 industry has yet to fully enter the mainstream, according to John Nahas, chief business officer (CBO) of Ava Labs. He argues that general-purpose Layer 1 blockchains, whose primary focus is marketing their tokens, dominate the space and lack sufficient innovation. This, Nahas contends, hinders the industry’s full potential. Blockchain Success Hinges on Curious, […]
Roman Storm, a software developer of Tornado Cash, is headed to trial after a New York judge ruled against his motion to dismiss criminal charges. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla rejected Storm’s request to drop charges tied to money laundering and sanctions violations. Russian co-defendant Roman Semenov remains elusive and on the run, evading capture […]
Crypto.com has introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to aid developers in integrating natural language capabilities with blockchain functions. The new software development kit (SDK) aims to streamline development within the Web3 ecosystem by enabling easier interactions with Crypto.com’s services and blockchain protocols. AI Meets Blockchain: Crypto.com’s Latest Tool for Developers According to […]
The Arthur Hayes-linked Bitcoin-supporting entity Maelstorm has launched a grant program to assist with the technical development of Bitcoin. Developers who wish to receive grants—ranging from $ 50,000 to $ 150,000 each—must submit applications on or before August 25. Enhancing Bitcoin’s Resilience and Censorship Resistance Maelstorm, an entity focused on Bitcoin’s technical development, …