What to know about IOTA’s Rebased upgrade: deprecated Firefly wallets, changes in validator tokenomics

IOTA’s upcoming Rebased upgrade could be its most ambitious yet, replacing centralization with decentralization and unlocking smart contracts for a future-ready blockchain. On May 5, IOTA will activate Rebased, a protocol upgrade that marks the project’s most ambitious departure from… дальше »

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Binance Dominates Crypto Trading with 41.87% Market Share Amid Centralization Concerns

Binance solidifies its leadership with record market share and trading volume. While boosting liquidity, its dominance raises concerns over centralization and market impact. The post Binance Dominates Crypto Trading with 41. дальше »

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Centralization and the dark side of asset tokenization — MEXC exec

Tracy Jin, the chief operating officer at the MEXC crypto exchange, warns that tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs) carries a substantial amount of centralized risks that can lead to censorship, liquidity issues, legal uncertainty, cybersecurity problems, and asset confiscation through state or third-party intermediaries. дальше »

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Coinbase’s Ethereum staking dominance risks overcentralization: Execs

Coinbase’s emergence as the Ethereum network’s largest node operator raises concerns about network centralization that could worsen as institutional adoption accelerates, industry executives told Cointelegraph. дальше »

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Altcoins today: Elon Musk drives GHIBLI’s craze, HYPE weakens on centralization concerns

Cryptocurrencies stayed muted on Thursday as Bitcoin swayed around the $87K mark. While altcoins flashed mixed performances, new meme GHIBLI and Hyperliquid attracted investor attention today. Open AI and Elon Musk spark GHIBLI trend Digital coin Ghiblification (GHIBLI) grabbed the crypto community’s attention due to its tech integrations and social media stimulus. Ghiblification gained interest […] дальше »

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Binance and OKX list JELLY futures amid Hyperliquid’s delisting and market manipulation fallout

Following 400%+ price pump of JELLY caused by a market manipulation incident on Hyperliquid, Binance and OKX capitalized on the volatility by listing JELLY futures, while Hyperliquid delisted the token’s perps, facing backlash over centralization concerns. After the recent market… дальше »

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Could Hyperliquid’s Actions in the JELLY Controversy Spark Another FTX-Like Collapse?

Hyperliquid’s handling of the JELLY token manipulation incident has raised alarms about its risk control measures and ethical practices. Industry leaders fear it could follow in FTX's footsteps due to centralization, unethical actions, and vulnerabilities in its system design. дальше »

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Will PI's price decline further after its March surge? Gauging...

Pi Network's coin holdings sparked debates about centralization and validator control. The short-term price prediction was firmly bearish. Since the strong rally on the 12th of March that saThe post Will PI's price decline further after its March surge? Gauging... appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Coinbase Now Controls 11.42% of Staked ETH – Here’s What It Means for You

Coinbase's Ethereum Validator Performance Report reveals it controls 11. 42% of staked ETH, sparking discussions on network decentralization and security. While it offers robust security and transparency, the rising stake concentration raises concerns among users about centralization risks. дальше »

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Charles Hoskinson Rejects Claims That Cardano's Controlled by 3 Entities

Cardano founder has reacted to major Cardano centralization claim from critics дальше »

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Is now the time for a 'better Bitcoin'? - Investor sparks debate

Jason Calacanis urged for a Bitcoin alternative, highlighting his concern about market centralization.  Bitcoin underperformed gold, losing 32% of its value compared to the precious meThe post Is now the time for a 'better Bitcoin'? - Investor sparks debate appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Pi network not really decentralized? 82.8 billion PI coins stir debate

Pi Network’s 82. 8 billion holdings sparked concerns over centralization, transparency, and validator control. Despite reaching a $12. 26 billion market cap, PI faced growing skepticism amid goThe post Pi network not really decentralized? 82. дальше »

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Solana Community Flags High Centralization Risk in Proposed Upgrade

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Pi Network’s Centralization Worries Grow as Core Team Holds 82.8 Billion Pi Coins

Pi Network’s centralized control over Pi Coin supply and use of ChatGPT in its KYC process spark growing concerns about its decentralization and privacy practices. The post Pi Network’s Centralization Worries Grow as Core Team Holds 82. дальше »

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Solana’s New Proposal Slashes Inflation by 80%, But Critics Warn of Centralization

Solana's community is voting on SIMD-0228, a proposal to slash SOL inflation while ensuring network security. But could it harm decentralization? The post Solana’s New Proposal Slashes Inflation by 80%, But Critics Warn of Centralization appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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VanEck research head warns Solana upgrades could slash validator earnings

VanEck’s head of digital assets research, Matthew Sigel, has warned that upcoming Solana network upgrades could significantly impact validator earnings while raising centralization risks. Sigel outlined three major proposals — SIMD 096, SIMD 0123, and SIMD 0228 — in a… дальше »

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Ethereum Research offers solution to centralization problem

New research on Ethereum suggests a decentralized random block proposal system to replace the current architecture that has concentrated power among a few entities. Despite Ethereum’s (ETH) shift to Proof of Stake and adoption of Proposer-Builder Separation (PBS), approximately 80%… дальше »

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Vitalik calls for 10X scaling to reinforce Ethereum’s L1 dominance in an L2-heavy world

Scaling Ethereum's L1 could enhance security and resilience, ensuring robust decentralization amid growing L2 reliance and potential centralization risks. The post Vitalik calls for 10X scaling to reinforce Ethereum’s L1 dominance in an L2-heavy world appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Centralization hasn’t worked, decentralization is the answer: crypto pro 

Miles Jennings, general counsel for a16z, argued that traditional regulatory approaches, such as antitrust measures, often fail to address the real issues of centralization. According to an blog post by Jennings, centralized control in technology, finance, and artificial intelligence creates… дальше »

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Ripple CTO Shuts Down Debate About XRP Centralization, MicroStrategy Announces $1.1 Billion Bitcoin Purchase, XLM and SHIB Get Prime USDC Listings: Crypto News Digest by U.Today

Looking for the latest news from the crypto industry? Check out U.Today's news digest for all the important updates! дальше »

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Bitcoin self-custody shields users from institutional risks — Trezor

By holding their own keys, Bitcoiners can hedge against centralization risks while reaping the benefits of Bitcoin adoption, Trezor’s Lucien Bourdon said. дальше »

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Ripple CTO Ends Speculations About XRP Centralization

XRP centralization debate shut down by key Ripple executive дальше »

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The truth about Pi coin: Could it be the next Bitcoin?

Pi Network has sparked controversy due to its centralization, inflated user numbers and concerns over its inflationary tokenomics, casting doubts on its long-term sustainability дальше »

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OKX's Hong Fang: 2025 Will Be a Year of Self-Custody

The increasing popularity of decentralized exchanges and an awareness of centralization risk is raising demand for self-custody, says OKX's President. дальше »

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Vitalik defends Ethereum Foundation amid ongoing controversy

Vitalik has responded to criticism directed toward Ethereum Foundation executive director Aya Miyagotchi and centralization concerns around the future of Ethereum.  “The future of the world computer is decentralized,” said Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin in a Jan. 21 X post,… дальше »

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TRUMP flips PEPE, SHIB to become second-largest meme coin, market cap exceeds $13B

The rapid rise of TRUMP coin highlights potential risks of market manipulation and centralization, raising concerns about investor protection. The post TRUMP flips PEPE, SHIB to become second-largest meme coin, market cap exceeds $13B appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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How validator compromises threaten DeFi security

Validators are the backbone of PoS blockchains, but centralization and compromises can threaten their integrity, security and user trust дальше »

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Hyperliquid addresses concerns over validator selection and network centralization

Hyperliquid denies validator seat sale claims, pledges decentralization, and plans open-source code release after viral community critique. The post Hyperliquid addresses concerns over validator selection and network centralization appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Centralization and the authoritarian threat to privacy — Web3 exec

Threat actors using artificial intelligence and scalable quantum computers will see centralized information systems as honeypots. дальше »

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The Explosion of Layer-2 Networks on Ethereum: Challenges and Opportunities

Key Takeaways: The Ethereum Layer-2 ecosystem has grown at a feverish pace, with the total value locked currently over $51. 5 billion as of November 2024, up 205% from last year. While L2 addresses Ethereum’s scalability issues, centralization remains an issue, calling for more decentralized solutions. дальше »

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Hailey Welch’s Hawk Tuah Meme Coin Crashes Minutes After Launch

Hawk Tuah’s launch saw a meteoric rise and crash, sparking allegations of centralization and backlash against influencer Hailey Welch. The post Hailey Welch’s Hawk Tuah Meme Coin Crashes Minutes After Launch appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Decentralized AI Society plans regulatory pilot, venture fund: Co-founder

The nonprofit’s overarching goal is resisting the centralization of AI models, co-founder Michael Casey said.

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Ethereum (ETH) Becomes Censorship-Resistant With This Upgrade

EIP 7805's concept of FOCIL set to protect Ethereum (ETH) from MEV-related centralization issues, DevRel's Jarrod Watts says дальше »

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Wrapped Bitcoin in DeFi: Evaluating wBTC, cbBTC and tBTC

Explore how trade-offs between centralization, security, and adoption are shaping wrapped Bitcoin protocols.

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Decentralized AI Project Morpheus Goes Live on Mainnet

Like other decentralized AI networks, Morpheus seeks to curtail the negative side effects of AI, such as centralization, censorship, and data monopolies. дальше »

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Blockchain Analyzer 'Bubblemaps' Adds AI to Help Identify Insider-Controlled Tokens

The app's new update seeks to boost transparency in the market by exposing token ownership patterns that may indicate centralization or manipulation. дальше »

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Proposal to Rebrand Sky Back to Maker Rejected by Whale Votes

MakerDAO's governance vote keeps the Sky brand, revealing centralization issues. Sky plans expanded products under the "Endgame" strategy. The post Proposal to Rebrand Sky Back to Maker Rejected by Whale Votes appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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BlockDAG’s Latest Video Thrills as Presale Soars to $107.5M, ADA Jumps, & Ethereum Staking Struggles Persist

In the crypto world, price hikes are grabbing everyone’s attention. Cardano is up by 8% but struggles at the $0. 40 resistance. Ethereum is under the microscope for possible centralization in its staking process, with concerns voiced by its co-founder. дальше »

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Ethereum Price To Smash Through $5,000, Triggering 400x Bull Run For Shiba Inu And ETFSwap

Investors are optimistic once again as the hope of the Ethereum price rallying to $5,000 hit the crypto market. In a recent report, Ethereum co-creator Vitalik Buterin spoke at length about upcoming solutions to Ethereum’s (ETH) staking, block production issues, and prevent centralization of proof-of-stake to Ethereum L1. дальше »

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Vitalik Buterin’s solution won’t work for every EVM network, Chiliz CSO says

Chiliz chief strategy officer Max Rabinovitch recently discussed Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin’s efforts to address centralization in Ethereum’s validation structure.   In an interview with crypto. дальше »

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Vitalik Buterin’s solution might not be the best, Chiliz CSO says

Chiliz chief strategy officer Max Rabinovitch recently discussed Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin’s efforts to address centralization in Ethereum’s validation structure.   In an interview with crypto. дальше »

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Memecoin risks: Investor loses $500k in Solana's ANT token in under an hour

A trader lost $454,000 in an hour due to a poorly timed memecoin investment. Centralization on Solana raises concerns about memecoins and scams, according to Edward Snowden. In 2024, the surThe post Memecoin risks: Investor loses $500k in Solana's ANT token in under an hour appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Toncoin Faces Centralization Concerns As Active Users Drop And Wallets Suffer Losses

According to data from @intotheblock, daily active users on the Ton Blockchain have drastically fallen from 5 million to around 1 million. As of today, Toncoin is valued at $5. 16, with only 13. 80% of wallets currently profitable, translating to about 12. дальше »

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Toncoin user base shrinks to 1.58M: What's next for TON?

TON’s user base drops sharply, but past trends suggest potential for another explosive surge. With 91% of tokens in large holders’ control, TON faces centralization concerns amidst bearish The post Toncoin user base shrinks to 1. дальше »

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Buterin Proposes Solutions to Combat Centralization and Attack Risks in Ethereum

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has outlined several solutions to combat increasing centralization risks in the Ethereum network’s proof-of-stake mechanism, particularly focusing on block production and staking economics. дальше »

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Vitalik Buterin shares vision for Ethereum: 'Our goal is to achieve...'

Buterin emphasizes achieving over 100,000 TPS through Layer 2 technology for Ethereum. Centralization risks are identified, with two entities creating 90% of Ethereum blocks in October. EtheThe post Vitalik Buterin shares vision for Ethereum: 'Our goal is to achieve...' appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Vitalik Buterin lays down roadmap to minimize centralization risk in Ethereum POS design

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin believes that the centralization of proof-of-stake (POS) poses a significant threat to Ethereum. POS centralization is where large stakers dominate and small stakers join large pools. дальше »

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Ethereum's Buterin Focuses on Addressing Centralization Risks With 'The Scourge'

'The Scourge' track of Ethereum road map will focus on avoiding staking centralization дальше »

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Trump’s crypto token flops, Ethereum centralization concerns: Finance Redefined

Trump’s munch-awaited token launch recorded disappointing sales numbers, while investors are becoming concerned about Ethereum block builder centralization. дальше »

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Two builders produce 88% of Ethereum blocks in October, raising concerns

Some analysts don’t see this as a centralization concern due to the Ethereum network’s underlying builder-proposer architecture.  дальше »

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