Latest from Margaux Nijkerk
The Protocol: AWS Outage Halts Some Crypto Apps
Also: Monad’s Tech, Quantum Computing and Bitcoin and Securitize’s MCP Server.
Securitize Unveils MCP Server to Power AI Access to Onchain Assets
The server is built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP) — an emerging open standard that connects large language models to external data sources and APIs.
Crypto’s ‘Decentralized’ Illusion Shattered Again by Another AWS Meltdown
The October AWS outage took down some of crypto’s most prominent companies and networks. Many in the community pointed out their lack of decentralization.
Monad’s Fast EVM Chain Promises ‘Night and Day’ Performance Gains
CoinDesk sat down with Monad Foundation’s Director of Growth Kevin McCordic to talk about the architecture behind the blockchain.
The Protocol: Monad Airdrop Portal Opens as Token Launch Nears
Also: ETH’s Sepolia Gets Fusaka Upgrade, Monero Releases Privacy Boost For Nodes and EF Expands Its Push Into Privacy.
Monad Opens Airdrop Portal Ahead of Token Launch
The window to check for eligibility to claim MON tokens will remain open until November 3, the Monad Foundation said.
Ethereum’s Fusaka Rolls Out on Sepolia; Hoodi Testnet Up Next
The test follows a successful rollout on the Holesky testnet two weeks ago.
$21M Crypto Theft on Hyperliquid Tied to Private Key Leak: PeckShield
According to PeckShield, the theft stemmed from a private key compromise, allowing an attacker to drain the victim’s funds in a single swift move.
Monad Confirms Airdrop Timing, But Allocation Details Remain Under Wraps
The airdrop claims portal will open this month, the Monad team shared on X.
Block Street Raises $11.5M to Build ‘Execution Layer for On-Chain Stocks’
The funding round was led by Hack VC, with backing from Generative Venture, DWF Labs and others including executives from firms like Jane Street and Point72.
