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Cosmos: An Interconnected Network of Blockchains Securing +$130bn of Assets

Cosmos: An Interconnected Network of Blockchains Securing +$130bn of Assets

Token Takeaway: ATOM; In recent months, Cosmos ATOM has been one of the top performers, consistently scoring 5 stars on ByteTrend for multiple consecutive weeks, along with Cosmos ecosystem blockchain, Terra (LUNA). However, both are seeing a correction at present; after all, no assets are safe from the marketwide corrections.

The NEAR Protocol: A Faraway Competitor?

The NEAR Protocol: A Faraway Competitor?

Token Takeaway: NEAR; Three principal themes are directing the flow of capital in the smart contracts space: scalability, interoperability and usability. Scalability refers to a blockchain’s ability to be quick without costing an obscene amount of money. A lack of interoperability refers to the current compartmentalisation of dApps and

Chainlink: The Missing LINK

Chainlink: The Missing LINK

Token Takeaway: LINK; Chainlink is a Decentralised Oracle Network (DON). Historically, oracles were individuals who delivered authoritative and well-regarded counsel or information. Whereas their wisdom was born out of a centralised entity (namely, God), Chainlink’s wisdom is founded upon multiple decentralised sources. This begs the questions ‘What information is

Terra: To the Moon or Down to Earth?

Terra: To the Moon or Down to Earth?

Token Takeaway: Luna The digital assets space is currently taking a beating. The Federal Reserve is expressing an intention to increase interest rates sooner than anticipated. Kazakhstan, the jurisdiction which accounts for 18% of all bitcoin mining, has shut down its internet connectivityfor an indefinite period as a result of

Does Precedent Take Precedence in DeFi?

Does Precedent Take Precedence in DeFi?

Token Takeaway: DeFi Last week, we considered the disruptive force and value propositions of DeFi. This week, we further evaluate the discrepancies between DeFi and TradFi, while highlighting the regulatory risks that burden DeFi and how they may shape the future of finance. How does DeFi work Decentralised Finance (DeFi)

DeFi-ing the Traditional Financial System

DeFi-ing the Traditional Financial System

Token Takeaway: DeFi; In this two-part series, we will evaluate the potential of the digital asset and blockchain industry to shape the future of the financial system. Sadly, this will be the last article series that Tom will publish on behalf of ByteTree. The role of Finance in Recent History

Is Cudos in the Clouds?

Is Cudos in the Clouds?

Token Takeaway: CUDOS; Last week, we introduced readers to the broader Cudos ecosystem. In particular, we covered the inefficiencies of cloud computing and whether the Cudos team had the vision and experience to disrupt a traditional monopolistic sector. This week, we are focusing on the CUDOS token, and we even