Blockchain
Active Addresses on Blockchain Hit All-Time High: A16z Data
According to a16z crypto's State of Crypto Index, active addresses across various blockchains hit an all-time high for the second month in a row in May. The venture fund notes 19.47 million active addresses across blockchains including Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, Optimism, and more. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Axie Infinity's Token Climbs After Game Is Listed on Apple App Store
Blockchain-based play-to-earn project Axie Infinity's native token (AXS) is paring some gains after surging over 12% after the news dropped that Axie Infinity: Origins, a card-based strategy game, would be debuting on the Apple app store. CoinDesk's Jenn Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Here's Why Bitcoin Blockchain Fees Have Surged to 2-Year Highs
Fees on the Bitcoin blockchain have surged to two-year highs as the ‘Bitcoin Request for Comment’ (BRC-20) tokens and the rising popularity of the Ordinals protocol drives demand for block space. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the Bitcoin community.
Nigeria Government Approves National Policy to Create 'Blockchain-Powered' Economy
Nigeria's government approved a national blockchain policy on Wednesday as part of the country's effort to transition to a digital economy. The policy announcement makes no mention of crypto, which the government cracked down on in 2021. "The Hash" panel discusses the outlook for Nigeria's blockchain-powered economy.
