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Ethereum Hits Milestone with 120 Million Ether Supply

Thursday. August 15 at 8:00 PM

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The decentralized open-source blockchain platform Ethereum has achieved a significant milestone with the total supply of Ether reaching 120 million. Staking and restaking of Ether have seen a surge in adoption, strengthening its proof-of-stake consensus mechanism. Ultrasound.money data shows an increase in ETH supply to around 120.28 million, with 77,091 ETH issued in the last 30 days. The annual inflation rate for ETH total supply is 0.583%. Despite 19,438 ETH being burned, resulting in a net supply increase of 57,653 ETH, the supply growth rate stands at 0.58% annually. Ethereum's shift to PoS has enhanced network security and participation rewards, but the current staked ETH worth over half a trillion dollars is contributing to further issuance. The rise in restaking, as seen on platforms like EigenLayer, Symbiotic, and Karak, could indirectly impact Ethereum's inflationary supply.

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Crypto Venture Capital Investment Trends in 2024

Wednesday. December 25 at 11:00 AM

In 2024, there were 1,530 publicly disclosed crypto venture capitalist (VC) investment rounds, marking a 25.1% increase from the previous year. Total fundraising reached $10.04 billion, up by 7.59% from 2023. The first half of the year saw the strongest fundraising activity, with a subsequent decline until a reversal post-Trump's re-election. While investment rounds over $20 million decreased, those between $1 and $20 million saw an increase. Blockchain infrastructure remained the top VC recipient, with DeFi funding doubling and CeFi dropping. Notable investments included Stripe's $1.1 billion acquisition of Bridge and Australian miner Iris Energy receiving $413 million. Avalanche also secured substantial VC funds. Overall, 2024 witnessed bullish crypto investment trends, driven by institutional adoption and individual optimism.

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Investing in ETFSwap (ETFS) for Potential 70,000% Profit

Wednesday. December 25 at 6:00 AM

The Cardano price has made progress since the beginning of the bull market, but its slow climb back to its previous all-time high of $3.10 is causing a lack of confidence among investors. While Cardano still shows promise, smart investors are turning to low-cap gems with high growth potential. One such standout is ETFSwap (ETFS), an ETF trading network that has gained attention for its impressive price performance and projected 70,000% price rally. ETFSwap offers innovative features like decentralized trading, AI-powered tools for tracking ETF prices, and high levels of security and trust. Investors can benefit from perks like high APR yields, trading power, and liquidity options. Market analysts predict a significant rally for ETFSwap's token, making it a lucrative investment opportunity. Despite Cardano's potential growth, investing in ETFSwap (ETFS) could offer substantial returns for early adopters.

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DeFi Heavyweights Aave and Lido Surpass $70 Billion in Net Deposits

Wednesday. December 25 at 4:00 AM

In December, Aave and Lido, prominent DeFi platforms, exceeded $70 billion in net deposits for the first time. Aave leads with $34.3 billion, slightly ahead of Lido. Together, they hold $67.42 billion, representing 45.5% of the total $148 billion allocated to the top 20 decentralized applications. Lido leads in total value locked (TVL) with $33.8 billion, while Aave follows with $20.6 billion. Both platforms are among the top revenue generators in DeFi, with Aave's revenue growing by 27.5% to $12.5 million in the last 30 days. Lido recorded $9.6 million in monthly revenue. The DeFi sector has seen significant growth, with TVL reaching $185 billion and hitting a peak of $212 billion in December. Decentralized exchanges also experienced record trading volumes, and the lending market saw active loans peak at nearly $21 billion. This growth indicates a rising comfort level among users in utilizing on-chain financial resources.

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Enhancing Financial Security in DeFi and CeFi

Wednesday. December 25 at 2:00 AM

In 2024, data revealed a 40% decrease in poor financial conditions in decentralized finance (DeFi) compared to the previous year, attributed to improved collapse protection and complex cryptographic formulas. Conversely, centralized finance (CeFi) saw a rise in breaches, with $694 million reported missing. DeFi protocols reported a decrease in losses from $787 million in 2023 to $474 million in 2024, thanks to advancements in technologies like MPC and specific ZKPs. Concerns over bridge-related exploits persisted, with faulty permission and access management contributing to 44% of DeFi frauds. CeFi projects experienced double the number of hacks in 2024, totaling $694 million, highlighting operational security weaknesses. Industry experts emphasize the need for enhanced key management and security measures to combat cyber threats, as demonstrated by incidents like the $55 million cyberattack on Radiant Capital. The evolving landscape of DeFi and CeFi underscores the importance of prioritizing security measures to safeguard assets across platforms.

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