Bankless: Spark—Maker’s DeFi rising star
Lending protocols play a big role in Maker's vision, but US users are being left behind?

Lending protocols play a big role in Maker's vision, but US users are being left behind?
Explore the upcoming Dencun hard fork on the Gnosis Chain's Chiado testnet, scheduled for February 1, 2024. Learn about the pivotal enhancements, including the implementation of EIPs and Blobs, and understand the crucial preparations required for validators, such as node updates and storage expansions
The hyper-politicization of CBDCs in the U.S. reflects broader concerns about privacy and government overreach. While the debate may not sway a large voter base, it highlights the intersection of technology, politics, and finance in the evolving landscape of digital currencies. As the U.S. explores CBDCs, the global impact and the delicate balance between privacy and innovation remain key considerations.
Elizabeth Warren's critique of cryptocurrency, claiming its role in national security threats, sparks debate. Community Notes on X challenge her, citing a Treasury report favoring fiat in financial crimes. Vitalik Buterin praises X's Community Notes for fostering crypto values. The ongoing discussion highlights the importance of nuanced assessments in the crypto debate.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) delves into AI and copyright issues, sparking skepticism and confusion among experts. Despite its lack of expertise in copyright law, the FTC raised eyebrows with comments suggesting fair use in AI might foster unfair competition, challenging the essence of fair use itself.
Van Gogh-inspired NFTs fetch $2.5 million in Bitcoin, marking a cultural breakthrough. The sales, coinciding with Musée d’Orsay's Tezos blockchain initiative, reflect a growing interest in classical art NFTs. These transactions inject life into the NFT market, signaling its evolution and resilience.
There are several challenges that a modern blockchain indexing startup may face.
Gnosis will transition from a proof-of-authority (PoA) blockchain chain to a proof-of-stake (PoS) beacon chain as a result of The Merge.
The bankrupt crypto hedge fund once aimed for a $100M NFT collection, which now may be worth less than $1M.