Someone ‘shit in the jacuzzi’ — Bitcoiners furious after testnet griefing

As an experienced analyst in the blockchain industry, I strongly condemn the actions of Jameson Lopp, who deliberately “griefed” Bitcoin’s testnet by generating a massive amount of blocks within a week. This reckless behavior disrupted the testing process for many open-source Bitcoin application developers, causing significant inconvenience and wasting their valuable time. A number of … Read more

EigenLayer users fume over restrictive airdrop, others say it’s ‘generous’

As a researcher with experience in the crypto space, I understand the excitement and anticipation that comes with potential airdrops from major protocols like Eigenlayer. However, I also recognize that such events can lead to disappointment and frustration for some users. As an analyst, I’ve noticed some strong reactions from users who felt excluded from … Read more

Ripple’s market woes: Can XRP overcome ‘zombie’ status?

XRP saw a shift in the weighted sentiment that could help the bulls gain traction The asset was undervalued but organic demand and user activity were also in decline As a researcher with extensive experience in the cryptocurrency market, I have closely monitored XRP‘s recent price action and on-chain metrics. The shift in weighted sentiment … Read more

MicroStrategy Q1 net loss hits $53.1M but Bitcoin buying spree continues

As a researcher with a background in finance and accounting, I find MicroStrategy’s Q1 2024 financial results intriguing, given the company’s significant investment in Bitcoin (BTC). The net loss of $53.1 million and digital asset impairment loss of $191.6 million can be attributed to the marked-to-market decline in the value of Bitcoin during the quarter. … Read more