Blockchain

Monad is a high performance Layer1 blockchain network designed to address scalability and performance bottlenecks in existing Ethereum compatible chains. It enhances throughput and reduces latency through a parallel execution engine, the MonadBFT consensus mechanism, and an optimized state management architecture, while maintaining full compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine, EVM.

Monad is a high performance, low latency EVM compatible Layer1 blockchain designed to dramatically increase throughput and confirmation speed while preserving full Ethereum Virtual Machine compatibility. Rather than relying on Layer2 scaling or modular designs, Monad fundamentally restructures both the execution and consensus layers. Through parallel transaction execution, an optimized BFT consensus mechanism, and an asynchronous block processing model, it delivers architectural level performance breakthroughs beyond traditional public chains.

Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency system designed for peer to peer value transfer and long term value storage. It was created by Satoshi Nakamoto and operates without relying on any central authority. Instead, it is maintained collectively through cryptography and a distributed network.

Immutable Contribution Vault (ICV) is an on-chain contribution and revenue sharing mechanism designed for collaborative AI development. Its core idea is that contribution itself is an asset. By writing processes such as model updates, data submissions, feature development, and behavior design directly onto the blockchain, ICV creates immutable contribution records. This transforms development activities that were previously difficult to quantify or track into verifiable and traceable on-chain assets, while providing a transparent and reliable basis for future revenue distribution.

IAO (Initial Agent Offering) is a new Web3 asset issuance model designed specifically for AI agents. It represents a shift in asset issuance logic from earlier fundraising focused models such as ICOs and IDOs toward an on-chain economic model centered on digital labor. Under this framework, the AI agent itself becomes the core asset. Its functionality, revenue rights, and governance rights can all be tokenized and discovered by the market, allowing AI to evolve from a simple tool into an on-chain entity capable of economic activity.

Virtuals Protocol is a blockchain protocol built specifically for intelligent AI agents. It aims to help AI evolve from a functional tool inside a single platform into a digital entity with autonomous behavior, on-chain identity, and economic value. In its design, each AI agent can be deployed, traded, and co-owned. Through decentralization, it addresses common limitations in traditional AI systems such as concentrated ownership, high deployment costs, and difficulty monetizing outcomes, so that AI can truly become an on-chain asset that participates in market activity.

LayerZero has introduced the institutional-grade L1 platform “Zero,” quickly attracting backing from major Wall Street players including Citadel, DTCC, and ICE. This article examines the underlying logic of LayerZero’s pivot from cross-chain bridges to a “Wall Street public chain,” providing an in-depth analysis of Zero’s market positioning, shifts in ZRO valuation, and critical risk factors. We also assess whether this transformation marks genuine entry into the realm of financial infrastructure or if it remains an unproven pilot initiative.

USDC and moltbook are hosting the OpenClaw hackathon, exclusively for AI Agent participants for the first time. This article highlights the most prominent projects, focusing on Agent payment solutions, compute resource procurement, risk management, prediction markets, and privacy protocols. It explores how these projects are already exposing the practical needs of Agentic Commerce and shaping the competitive landscape for the next stage of infrastructure development.

In January 2026, the public chain landscape showed structural reallocation rather than an overall cooldown, with on-chain activity concentrating in high-frequency and high-efficiency networks. Solana maintained strong activity levels, Ethereum reinforced its role as a settlement layer, and Base expanded on the back of narrative-driven momentum, while some traditional L2s and sidechains weakened. Market capital allocation logic is increasingly shifting toward real usage efficiency. On Bitcoin, price action continues to oscillate around the short-term holder cost basis, with profit-taking cooling and selling pressure easing. Stress remains concentrated among short-term holders, while long-term holder structure stays intact, suggesting a mid-cycle consolidation rather than a trend reversal. At the project level, the rebound in Solana meme activity has reignited launchpad ecosystems. Pump.fun remains dominant, while Bags App has scaled rapidly through its novel “donation-driven” mechanism, leaving the sector in a

MrBeast, a prominent YouTube creator, and his company Beast Industries have announced the acquisition of Step, a fintech app designed for teens and young adults. This marks a strategic shift from content creation to digital banking and wealth management services, with plans to integrate DeFi features. The article also examines MrBeast’s previous on-chain activities in the crypto sector, prompting debate around influencer-led financial initiatives and user trust.

Stable is a Layer 1 blockchain jointly launched by Bitfinex and Tether. It uses USDT as the native gas asset and supports free peer to peer USDT transfers.

This article examines past Bitcoin bear market declines and cycle patterns, analyzing market capitalization structure, institutional positions, halving effects, and macroeconomic factors to estimate the likely bottom range for the current bear market. It offers position and strategy references for various scenarios, equipping readers with a more rational approach to bottom-fishing amid extreme volatility.

This article examines two top traders on the decentralized prediction platform Polymarket. Utilizing a profound grasp of event probability and strategic deployment, they generated substantial returns in temperature forecast contracts. By presenting concrete examples and trading strategies, the article illustrates how prediction markets transform information advantages into financial gains. It further highlights critical mechanisms of strategy and risk management within these markets, offering a practical perspective on prediction markets as an emerging foundation for trading.

This article explores why most current cryptocurrency tokens fail to achieve compound growth, noting that their designs intentionally avoid securities-like attributes, resulting in a lack of reinvestment mechanisms. Therefore, their value growth heavily relies on external demand. In contrast, traditional stocks generate sustained growth engines through cash flow reinvestment. The author suggests focusing on enterprise assets that can leverage cryptographic technology to optimize operations, generate cash flow, and achieve compound growth, rather than solely on tokens. This analysis provides profound insights for redefining the investment logic in the cryptocurrency market.

A systematic overview of the new changes in mainstream blockchain ecosystems in 2026, covering core networks such as Ethereum, Solana, Base, and BNB Chain. From technical approaches and ecosystem goals to real-world use cases, this article helps you understand the structural shift in the multichain era.