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We must rethink purchasing power parity (PPP) in the cryptocurrency era | Opinion

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Cryptocurrencies are promising a novel avenue for stabilizing global purchasing power parity amidst traditional economic turbulence. This article delves deep into the transformative capabilities of digital assets, identifying both potential opportunities and hurdles that lie ahead. Nestled securely and transparently within the realms of blockchain technology, digital assets are scripting a new global financial tale, one that surpasses geographical borders and paves the way for a redefined understanding of purchasing power parity (PPP). You might also like: Inflation and recession loom, Bitcoin remains stable Before delving further, it is crucial to comprehend the recent fluctuations in traditional economic measurements. A pertinent example is the notable decrease in the US dollar’s purchasing power, accentuating the necessity to adapt and evolve amidst changing economic landscapes.  Through the lens of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) — a barometer gauging th...

Base, Optimism unveil shared governance and revenue-sharing framework

The two networks will share profits and governance using multi-signature wallets, and a ‘Security Council’ will be formed as the ecosystem grows. Developers behind the Base and Optimism networks have jointly announced a revenue -sharing and governance -sharing agreement. Coinbase, the parent company of Base, has also published a list of “principles of neutrality” it will follow to prevent Base from becoming centralized. This announcement was made through three separate blog posts on Aug. 24; one from the jointly-controlled Optimism Collective, one from Base, and one from Coinbase. According to the jointly-controlled Optimism Collective’s post, Base’s smart contracts can only be upgraded via a 2/2 multi-signature wallet account. One signature is controlled by Base and the other by the Optimism network’s team (called the “Optimism Foundation”). This means that Base cannot be upgraded without the consent of the Optimism team. As more chains opt to use the OP Stack and become part of the ...

Celo Foundation and Google Cloud partner to support sustainable Web3 startups

The collaboration is set to allow founders building on Celo to access credits for Google Cloud and Google’s mobile development platform, Firebase. The Celo Foundation has partnered with Google Cloud to support mission-aligned projects in Celo's blockchain ecosystem and advance the early adoption of Google Cloud services. The collaboration is set to allow founders building on Celo to access credits for Google Cloud and Firebase usage, thereby enhancing Celo's mobile-first infrastructure and decentralized applications (Dapps). Firebase is a mobile and web application development platform developed by Google that provides developers with various tools and services for building apps, including authentication, real-time databases, cloud storage, and messaging. According to the announcement, the Google Cloud team will also provide mentorship and guidance to the Celo Foundation's Founders in Residence program and participate in the virtual Celo Camp accelerator program, which su...

Fully on-chain order book DEXs as the future of DeFi

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Proving their supremacy when it comes to investor security and prioritizing investor interests is where decentralized finance has the ability to shine. For most retail crypto investors, centralized digital marketplaces like Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, and many more have been the preferred gateway to the world of cryptocurrency trading. However, as leaked customer data like the recent Gemini case and misappropriated funds like the FTX debacle continue to plague the space, crypto investors have been looking into alternatives. According to a Delphi Digital analysis following the FTX crash, DEX tokens saw a 24% uptick, and CEX tokens saw a 2% decline. The lack of transparency in how CEX operations are run has become a major driver for this trend shift. What’s more, a lot of platforms claim complete Decentralization when in fact, there’s a centralized element to them. But do DEXs have what it takes to take over the crypto exchange space? Are DEXs better than CEXs? The centralized control ov...

LG Electronics' latest partnership seeks to bring interoperable metaverse platforms to TVs

The partnership hopes to bring the Metaverse directly into the living rooms of viewers. South Korean tech giant LG Electronics announced that it has teamed up with Oorbit, a cloud-based technology platform and PIXELYNX, a company building an integrated music, gaming, and Web3 ecosystem, to bring the metaverse directly into the living rooms of viewers. Announced just in time for #CES2023, we’re excited to announce that we have partnered with @LGElectronics to bring interoperable gaming and social experiences directly to your LG Smart TVs. READ: https://t.co/nppJZe650B — Oorbit (@OorbitOnline) January 4, 2023 The collaboration is set to allow viewers to be able to explore interconnected virtual worlds, concerts, and AI multiplayer games through their LG TVs, making it easier for consumers to interact in the Metaverse.  According to the Jan 4. press release sent to Cointelegraph, users will be able to access “super high fidelity interconnected virtual worlds” and experiences incl...