Topic: Blockchain Use Cases
Examples of how blockchain technologies are applied across industries, from payments, DeFi and gaming to supply chain and tokenized assets.
Blockchain Layer 1 vs Layer 2: How to Make Strategic Decisions
Should you build (or build on) a blockchain Layer 1 or Layer 2? We break down the pros, cons, and tradeoffs for entrepreneurs weighing competing L1 and L2 options. Learn about Ethereum, L2 scaling options, and the blockchain trilemma, tetralemma, and pentalemma.
Tokenization in Emerging Markets: Where It’s Already Working
Blockchain projects are making waves in emerging markets, with expanding use cases, utility, and support. Now is the perfect time for impact-driven Web3 founders to build into these markets. Below, you’ll get a glimpse into several sectors and explore the related regulations.
What Is Tokenization? New Markets, Revenue, and Yield Models
What is tokenization? It’s really an ancient concept that keeps reinventing itself. So, what does tokenization mean when it comes to real-world assets (RWAs), money, and blockchain technology? Get straightforward explanations with actual tokenization examples.
Crypto vs Fiat: A Guide to Understanding Money
What is fiat currency? What is cryptocurrency? You probably have a pretty good idea. In this article, it's all laid out in detail: the similarities, differences, and the ways certain onchain assets bridge the “crypto vs fiat” divide. This Onchain explainer will give you the insights you need to take action.
Tokenization Works: Where Founders Should Focus Now
From stablecoins and treasuries to tokenized IP, identity, and AI, billions in real-world assets are moving onchain. Some markets are already crowded. Others are only getting started. Guess what? Both present tremendous opportunities for Web3 founders as the world moves toward a 24/7, borderless financial operating system. Discover where it works today, where it’s heading next, and what to build before institutions take over.
Leveraging Community Engagement for Successful Token Launches
You know to say “community comes first,” but do you really mean it? Your community knows. I spoke with some of the leaders in community-based blockchain projects to help your token launch with real, sustained support. Here’s what you need to know.
Crypto Cards for Founders: Use Crypto Like Cash
Ever wondered how to actually spend your crypto in the real world? You first need to transfer your tokens into fiat. Unless you have a crypto credit card that does it for you in real time. How do these cards work and why must businesses keep their eyes on this new financial tool? Find out.
What Is DePIN? A User-Centric Model for a Web3 World
Cloud storage, cloud computing, and other online networks are everywhere. If you combine them with blockchain, you get DePIN — a network model that is reimagining how network providers, entrepreneurs, and users interact. Now add a simple app and you create user magic.
ENS Domains, Onchain Domains, and the Future of Web3
What is an onchain domain? How do ENS domains work? How do they differ from the standard “.com” or “.edu” domain endings you’re familiar with? We’re here to get you up to onchain speed on the benefits of onchain web domains — and how they integrate into Web3.
Tokenization is Coming to Wall Street
Get out the popcorn because this is going to be interesting to watch. Tokenization has reached Wall Street. Or is it the other way round: Wall Street has discovered tokenization? Whichever way you look at it, something is bound to change in the world of stocks. Read what’s been happening and what is cooking in this top investment sector.
Web3 Loyalty Programs That Don’t Suck: A Guide for Founders
Customers can sniff out manufactured loyalty a mile away, yet entrepreneurs seem to forget this when they enter blockchain. Web3 loyalty programs don’t make it better, just different. Let’s have a look at the best (and worst) ways to earn that brand loyalty for life.
Consumer Crypto Apps Are Coming — Here’s What You Should Know
The crypto industry is evolving from raw infrastructure to intuitive consumer apps. With smoother onboarding, better UX, and real-world utilities, these new projects pave the way toward mainstream adoption. Discover how the world of consumer crypto apps is riding the wave.
Web3 Apps Explained: Ownership & Rewards for Consumers
Web3 apps are coming after the mainstream consumer. They reshape digital experiences by prioritizing user ownership, transparency, and blockchain utility. But do even the best Web3 apps have a future? There are still some hurdles to overcome before mass adoption can begin.
AI Agents - Real-World Utility or Bubble?
AI agent trading bots are reshaping the industry with algorithmic trading, instant execution, and adaptive strategies. Startups must identify key opportunities to innovate and learn how to navigate this new landscape. Explore the evolving world of AI agents and how to capitalize on this growing trend.
The Changing NFT Landscape: A Market in Evolution
The NFT landscape is adapting to market demand. From NFT memberships and digital art to RWA-backed NFTs and tokenized IP, NFT market trends are pointing up and to the right. Get yourself up to speed on this dynamic sector. An NFT evolution is on the horizon.