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Near Protocol: The Best Solana Alternative?

Near Protocol: The Best Solana Alternative?

Token Takeaway: NEAR; Near is a Layer-1 public blockchain network for smart contract development. Renowned for its exceptional scalability and developer-friendly features, Near places significant emphasis on enhancing user onboarding and experience. This Token Takeaway will delve into the unique aspects of Near, explore the broader Layer-1 space, and analyse

When’s Alt-season?

When’s Alt-season?

ByteFolio Issue 105; Crypto breadth has slumped. The recent peak occurred on 13 March, shortly before halving, and has dropped back to less excitable levels. At this point, there are still few downtrends by bear market standard, because it takes time for the 280-day moving averages to turn down. That

Halving Doubts

Halving Doubts

ByteFolio Issue 104; Bitcoin’s 840,000th block passed without incident. The new block reward is 3.125 BTC, which has dropped from 6.25 BTC last cycle, 12.5 BTC pre-2020, 25 BTC pre-2016, and 50 BTC pre-2012. They don’t pay the miners like they used to. As

Geopolitical Turbulence

Geopolitical Turbulence

ByteFolio Issue 103; The Israel-Iran conflict instigated a global market downturn, amplifying fear and uncertainty among investors. Crypto, known for its extreme volatility, bore the brunt of this downturn. The broader correction in the crypto market commenced around 9 April, worsening amidst the macro turmoil. The total market capitalisation of

Halving Expectations

Halving Expectations

ByteFolio Issue 102; Bitcoin’s halving is just under 12 days away. It will take place on Saturday, 20 April, at 08:45 GMT. On the one hand, it is hugely exciting, but on the other, it’s not. That’s because all you see is one number in the

Bitcoin Stalls, Breadth Improves

Bitcoin Stalls, Breadth Improves

ByteFolio Issue 101; Bitcoin has just slumped from a lower high two weeks ago. It has broken below the 30-day moving average, so the 5-star trend becomes a 4-star trend. It’s been one hell of a ride, but it appears to have stalled. The surprise, if there is one,

Helium: Wirelessly Connecting the World

Helium: Wirelessly Connecting the World

Token Takeaway: HNT; Helium is a global wireless infrastructure ecosystem powered by blockchain technology with a real-world use case. It enables users to deploy Hotspot devices and provides data coverage for low-power Internet of Things (IoT) devices. As fascinating as it sounds, there is a lot of controversy around Helium,