Running a Lightning Node in 2025: Is It Worth the Hassle?
Running a Bitcoin Lightning node seems like a great idea for passive income but the math is often misunderstood.
Status Network Bets on Gas-Free Layer-2 and Community Cash Pool
Status Network is rolling out a gasless Layer 2 that will cap user activity to avoid overload while profiting from revenue sharing by native dApps.
Ethereum Foundation Proposes zkEVM for Layer-1 Blockchain
Ethereum eyes zkEVM integration, aiming for faster, decentralized validation using zero-knowledge proofs and consumer-grade hardware by next year.
XRP Price Outlook Suggests 3x Surge to $8 by End of 2025
XRP builds momentum near $2.60 as ETF optimism and technical strength drive forecasts of a move toward $5-$8 by the end of 2025.
Bitcoin ETFs See $1.18B Inflow as Price Soars
Bitcoin spot ETFs saw $1.18B inflow as BTC hit new high; institutional demand continues to drive crypto market momentum.
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