Now

Alexander Mardar

Number of Articles 324
Socials
Other Authors
 Sasha Markevich
Sasha Markevich 341 Articles
Alex Harutunian
Alex Harutunian 536 Articles
Alexander Mardar's Latest Observations
Alexander Mardar's Observations 324 Articles
L2   -   Oct 23, 2023 Key Lightning Network Developer Quits Over Newfound Vulnerability
Key Lightning Network Developer Quits Over Newfound Vulnerability

The vulnerability could allegedly impact multiple applications. With no immediate fix on the horizon, the Lightning Network community may face significant challenges ahead.

Alexander Mardar
Lending   -   Oct 21, 2023 Decentralized Stablecoin Project MakerDAO Sparks User-Facing Lending with New Protocol
Decentralized Stablecoin Project MakerDAO Sparks User-Facing Lending with New Protocol

Spark Protocol, launched by MakerDAO in May 2023, is a DeFi platform offering lending and savings features like Spark Lend and the Dai Savings Rate (DSR). By leveraging real-world assets such as U.S. Treasuries, it delivers competitive yields while facing rising competition in the DeFi space.

Alexander Mardar
DeFi   -   Oct 19, 2023 Uniswap’s New Fee Model Stirs Controversy Among Token Holders
Unisw

Uniswap Labs has introduced a 0.15% fee on selected tokens through its main front end and wallet, sparking mixed reactions from users and leading to a 5% drop in the value of the UNI token.

Alexander Mardar
Blockchain   -   Oct 18, 2023 Is Slashing Really an Issue in Proof-of-Stake Blockchains?
Is Slashing Really an Issue in Proof-of-Stake Blockchains

Slashing is a key component of the blockchain security mechanism in proof-of-stake networks. However, we haven't heard much about the cases when it is applied.

Alexander Mardar
Trading   -   Oct 14, 2023 Staked Ether Arbitrage: Profiting in an Inefficient Crypto Market
Staked Ether Arbitrage: Profiting in an Inefficient Crypto Market

Crypto is associated with crazy price swings and multi-million dollar profits. However, when the market goes sideways, traders are looking for arbitrage opportunities, catching tiny discrepancies. Can this market evolve given blockchain gas fees and latency?

Alexander Mardar
Trading   -   Oct 11, 2023 The Rise and Risks of Meme-coin Sniper Bots
The Rise and Risks of Meme-coin Sniper Bots

Offering high-speed trading, sniper bots play a vital role in the meme-coin trading game. However, they come with higher costs and security risks that users should consider.

Alexander Mardar
Stablecoins   -   Oct 10, 2023 Frax Finance Launches “Final Stablecoin” With Its V3 Release
Frax Finance Launches “Final Stablecoin” With Its V3 Release

Frax Finance is ready to deploy the v3 upgrade. The upgrade integrates the Federal Reserve's IORB rate and abandons the stablecoin's algorithmic component for enhanced stability.

Alexander Mardar
DeFi   -   Oct 07, 2023 A Cheaper Voting Platform And Protected Code. Is Aave Going Corporate?
A Cheaper Voting Platform And Protected Code. Is Aave Going Corporate?

Aave is revamping its governance system with the upcoming v3 upgrade, focusing on enhanced voter participation and reduced costs. The protocol is also looking at licensing its codebase.

Alexander Mardar
Your link has expired. Please request a new one.
Your link has expired. Please request a new one.
Your link has expired. Please request a new one.
Great! You've successfully signed up.
Great! You've successfully signed up.
Welcome back! You've successfully signed in.
Success! You now have access to additional content.