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Like every currency, Bitcoin is affected by global economic events. In fact, due to its decentralization and globalized nature, Bitcoin is affected by the macroeconomics of different countries.  In this article, we’ll cover the macroeconomics of Bitcoin for 2022, including events that might affect the performance of Bitcoin. Index   Bitcoin as a Macro Investment in […]

IOVlabs is happy to unveil the new 2-way peg web app, that takes users through the process of converting BTC to RBTC using the RSK Powpeg protocol, the very first trust-minimized bridge between Bitcoin and a  Bitcoin sidechain. An intuitive and interactive user interface guides the user through the entire process, making it easy to […]

The enormous demand for blockchain solutions has led to an increase in blockchain protocols and the need for blockchain communication. Blockchain bridges represent a key piece of the puzzle when thinking about interoperability. On this article we’ll dig into the blockchain bridges solutions available on the market. Index  What are Blockchain Bridges How Blockchain Bridges Work […]

We’re pleased to announce that a new RSK Iris release has been published in our GitHub repo. This release contains enhancements to the node’s JSON-RPC interface, as well as Ethereum compatibility fixes and robustness enhancements. While this is a non-mandatory upgrade, we encourage users to upgrade their nodes to the new version. How do I […]

Climate change resulting from carbon emissions is a significant problem of the modern era. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that green energy practices and sustainability are implemented.  Renewable energy sources offer the best way to combat carbon emissions. This article will cover the adoption of green energy in Bitcoin mining so far and how it […]

A major attribute of the metaverse is that it will have a fully functioning digital economy. An economy that uses digitalized and decentralized financial services that are truly inclusive. DeFi integrates blockchain technology and smart contracts to enable users to carry out financial transactions without a third party.  On this post, we’ll cover the role […]

Some of the major problems limiting the mass adoption of blockchain technology are interoperability, scalability and security.  Any blockchain willing to support Web 3.0 and the Metaverse, must be interoperable with other blockchains and provide reasonable transaction times at affordable costs. On this blog post, we´ll review different solutions in the blockchain space to solve the […]

Excited to announce a new stablecoin protocol launched on RSK- meet Blindex! About Blindex Blindex is an innovative ‘currency blind’ multi-currency stablecoin platform that lets all users mint, swap, invest, and redeem any pegged currency without any exposure to USD when getting in or out of a trade.  The platform offers an open-source, permissionless, on-chain […]

In June 2021, El Salvador announced the law that adopted Bitcoin as legal tender from September 2021. This economic move by the president of El Salvador, Nayib Bekele, has caused ripple effects, as more countries plan to follow El Salvador’s lead.  A recent poll by YouGov, an international online research and data analytics firm, shows […]

One of the issues DeFi projects face after development is increasing and retaining their user base. When it comes to marketing, DeFi Projects face several restrictions like:  Google Adwords Policy restrictions  Facebook Ads restrictions An excellent way to increase your user base is through growth hacking. Growth hacking is perfect for your project if you […]

Transactions on RSK vs. Ethereum Note: Data collected 7th February.  Gas fees are constantly changing. View the latest data. Until a few years ago, when you heard DeFi you probably subliminally thought of DeFi on Ethereum. Now, with over 13 DeFi protocols built on or integrated with RSK, and 18 wallets, DeFi for Bitcoin is […]

One of the hottest buzzwords in the crypto and gaming world right now is GameFi or Play-to-Earn. Just like other blockchain-based trends, GameFi is shaking up the traditional gaming industry as it combines Blockchain technology with DeFi and NFTs.  GameFi games also assume different forms that set them apart from traditional gaming. The success of Axie […]