Author: Leonor
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DePINs: Harnessing the Power of Connectivity to Build Real-World Applications
Crypto is the first thing that comes to mind when discussing blockchain. But as we know, this technology has countless other uses; they’re just not as tangible as digital money. However, a new trend is emerging — and becoming the talk of the town among venture capitalists: DePINs, short for Decentralized Physical Infrastructures. In simple…
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The Incognitee User Test Campaign is Now Live!
In an age where digital privacy is becoming increasingly elusive, finding effective tools to safeguard one’s online activities is paramount. Incognitee emerges as a promising solution, offering enhanced privacy and security. From anonymous transfer to anonymous voting, this platform aims to empower users with control over their digital footprint. We are excited to kickstart the…
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Monthly Wrap-Up April 2024: Web3 Festival & Tech Updates
In April, Hong Kong was calling for the Web3 Festival and we participated in workshops and conferences in Europe. On the tech side, it was all about upgrading our products and setting Coretime for Integritee on Kusama. Want to know what else has happened? Don’t stay in the dark — scroll to discover more! Business…
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MiCA & Other Crypto-Related Regulations: Striking the Right Balance
When crypto first emerged, there were no laws or rules regarding these digital transfers. The then unregulated market operated globally and there were no norms to adhere to. However, as it becomes bigger and more structured, countries all over feel the need to set some boundaries and create a legal framework to regulate it. The…
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DEXs on Polkadot: Leveraging the Power of Substrate & Shared Security
Ever wondered about the differences between the DEXs built on Polkadot and the ones launched in other blockchain ecosystems? Let’s dive into the structure of some Substrate-based trading platforms and understand why they have different unique designs. There are two major types of platforms to exchange crypto. Centralized Exchanges (CEXs) are controlled by a central…
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Slot Auctions vs Coretime: What’s Changing for Polkadot Projects
Parachain slots were allocated on Polkadot via slot auctions, but those are going to be replaced with a new method: enter Coretime, Polkadot’s new parachain allocation system. In this article, we explore the concept and how it works. Until now, Polkadot’s architecture can be broken down into the Relay Chain, parathreads, parachains, and the elements…
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Monthly Wrap-Up March 2024: Listing TEER on Basilisk, Attending Sub0 & Paseo Landing
We kicked off March with a referendum to enable TEER usage on the Basilisk DEX, kept going on Incognitee, attended and talked at Sub0 Asia, and set up Integritee Network on Polkadot’s new testnet, Paseo. Scroll through our March wrap-up and discover everything we worked on. Business Updates New DEX Listing Last month we announced…
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DEXs: The What, The Why & The How of Decentralized Exchanges
In this article, we dive into Decentralized Exchanges. We explore the benefits, challenges, and differences between this model and classic centralized ones. Read through and understand why DEXs are gaining popularity with web3 users, what market makers are, and much more. A Decentralized Exchange (DEX) is an exchange platform to trade tokens that operates without…
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Monthly Wrap-Up February 2024: Crowdloan, Governance and Treasury
February has flown by! Besides kicking off our Polkadot crowdloan campaign, releasing our 2024 roadmap, and working on a treasury proposal, we have opened up the Integritee Network Governance mechanism to all TEER token holders. Scroll through our monthly wrap-up to explore! Business Updates Releasing the 2024 Roadmap At the start of last month, we…
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The Potential of Tokenizing Assets: From Houses to Private Equity & Whisky
Asset tokenization represents a paradigm shift in the way we perceive and interact with assets, offering unprecedented opportunities for liquidity, accessibility, and efficiency. Although it’s a rising trend in the financial market, it doesn’t come without challenges. This article explores both the downsides and benefits of asset tokenization. What is Asset Tokenization? In the last…