Ben Dawkins
Ben Dawkins blends financial acumen and writing prowess to demystify DeFi and blockchain for his readers. Recognized for making complex topics accessible, Ben is a lifelong learner studying blockchain technology. With his words and a fresh cup of coffee, he transforms the intricate world of DeFi, while enjoying every step of the journey.
How To DYOR In Crypto in 2023
As we settle into the New Year, many hope 2023 will usher in a clean slate for crypto. Because let’s face it, 2022 brought its fair share of shitshows and drug-addled defrauders. It’s time to move forward. But if…
How DESO Could F**K Up Elon’s Twitter Plans
Elon Musk isn’t exactly holding his breath for the boss of the year award after taking over Twitter back in October 2022. Apparently, laying off half of your new staff and engaging in a series of controversial antics isn’t the…
What’s In Store For Crypto In 2023?
2022 has been one of those years that crypto will look back on about as fondly as the rest of us do for 2020. Between rising inflation rates and the meltdowns of major exchanges like FTX and Terra, the cryptocurrency…
How Planet IX Became Polygon’s Hottest P2E Project
Want to resurrect a fallen digital planet, all while helping develop Web3’s largest NFT-based strategy game? If so, then Planet IX is your next obsession begging to happen. Developed by Nibiru Software, Planet IX recently exploded onto the radar…
WTF Happened to FTX? Crypto’s Biggest Trainwreck Explained
In case you didn’t notice, November 2022 was a dumpster fire of a month for crypto. Some people are calling the collapse of FTX, once the world’s third-largest crypto exchange, a “Lehman Brothers” moment. Plenty of others are still…
Introduction to Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
The blockchain world has developed lingo all its all. As a result, it’s not uncommon for newcomers to feel completely overwhelmed when they’re first hit with terms like DeFi, layer 2 solutions, and blockchain protocols. Seriously. It’s enough to…
Big Moves From “Big Bang” Watchmaker Hublot As They Launch “Hublot Loves Football Metaverse Stadium”
In case you’re unfamiliar, Hublot is a Swiss watch brand that puts the swank in swanky. Since 1980, these guys have been making watches with price tags higher than many people’s annual salaries. Aside from making smoking hot watches,…
Venly Makes It Possible to Sell NFTs On Shopify
Have you always flirted with the idea of buying or selling NFTs? If so, a blockchain start-up called Venly has made the process much easier. Venly is a blockchain-agnostic platform, which means it’s compatible with various blockchains, including layer…
Optimism Vs. Polygon Vs. Arbitrum; Layer 2 Explained
Disclaimer: This is not intended as investment advice in any form. If you’ve been following our latest blog posts, then you’re likely already familiar with Ethereum’s major dilemma. But just in case you haven’t, we’ll bottom-line the situation with a…
You Shall Pass! The Optimism Bridge Explained
If you’ve been following our past few blog posts, you’ve probably picked up on a few things about Ethereum. If not, here’s a quick recap: Ethereum is a great blockchain, except for its tendency to occasionally be slow and…