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Hey HackerNoon Fam! We’re happy to announce the launch of the Web3 Development Writing Contest, brought to you by GetBlock and HackerNoon! Web3, as we know it today, has become central to mainstream technology discourse—and for good reason. Its potential applications are impossible to ignore, driving the 1,200 Web3 startup funding deals closed in Q1 2022 and the billions of dollars raised since 2020. However, potential alone is never enough. To usher in the future of the internet, as Web3 is often heralded to be, we must move fast and break things. And to do so we need better tools, smarter infrastructure, and projects built on strong fundamentals with clear use cases. GetBlock, a Web3 infrastructure platform and proud contest sponsor, is among the organizations bringing the future of Web3 closer. Furthering its commitment to the Web3 ecosystem, the Blockchain-as-a-Service platform has allocated a $5,000 prize pool for developers, blockchain advocates, and writers who can explore key aspects of Web3 development—like how blockchain nodes work, the best ways to scale dApps, multi-chain interoperability, and more—through the contest’s main categories: #blockchain-api
#dApp-development
#getblock-tutorial What to Write About in the Web3 Development Writing Contest To enter, answer at least one question from any of the following categories: #blockchain-api What exactly is a Blockchain node and how does it work?
What makes a Blockchain API fast and reliable? Start a new draft or use this #blockchain-api writing template to enter now! #dApp-development Which blockchain API is best for dApp development?
Why switch from a public node to a dedicated RPC node for your dApp? Start a new draft or use this #dApp-development writing template to enter now! #getblock-tutorial How can you build a cross-chain dApp using GetBlock’s multi-blockchain support?
What does it take to run a dedicated Ethereum node with GetBlock? Start a new draft or use this #getblock-tutorial writing template to enter now! Need some more ideas? Check out the full list of writing prompts here. Prize Breakdown The Web 3 Development Writing Contest will award up to 3 writers from its $5000 prize pool as follows: Category

Prize



Best #blockchain-api story

$2,500



Best #dApp-development story

$1,500



Best #getblock-tutorial story

$1,000 The Web3 Development Writing Contest: Guidelines Must be 18+ to enter
Must create a HackerNoon account.
You can enter the contest by adding the #web3-development tag to your
No AI-generated content is allowed! FAQs Can I Write Under a Pen Name? Yes! You can use your real name on your HN profile, a fake name, or even create a persona to write under. How Long Will the Contest Run? The contest will run for 3 months. Submissions open: March 17, 2025
Submissions close: June 17, 2025 Can I submit more than one entry to the contest? Of course! Each story submission shall be considered a separate entry into the writing contest. How are the winners selected? After three months, submissions will close. We’ll review the entries and shortlist the stories that receive the most attention (real humans, not bots!).
Next, the shortlisted stories will be voted on by HackerNoon editors and select members of the GetBlock team.
The top 3 stories with the most votes will be crowned winners and featured in an announcement on HackerNoon. Subscribe to HackerNoon Contest Announcements here to stay updated. Can I win more than one prize? Yes. Ready to Win Big?
Start a draft to enter the Web3 Development Writing Contest now! Good luck! Hey HackerNoon Fam! Hey HackerNoon Fam! We’re happy to announce the launch of the Web3 Development Writing Contest , brought to you by GetBlock and HackerNoon! Web3 Development Writing Contest Web3 Development Writing Contest GetBlock GetBlock HackerNoon! Web3, as we know it today, has become central to mainstream technology discourse—and for good reason. Its potential applications are impossible to ignore, driving the 1,200 Web3 startup funding deals closed in Q1 2022 and the billions of dollars raised since 2020. However, potential alone is never enough. To usher in the future of the internet, as Web3 is often heralded to be, we must move fast and break things. And to do so we need better tools, smarter infrastructure, and projects built on strong fundamentals with clear use cases. GetBlock, a Web3 infrastructure platform and proud contest sponsor, is among the organizations bringing the future of Web3 closer. Furthering its commitment to the Web3 ecosystem, the Blockchain-as-a-Service platform has allocated a $5,000 prize pool for developers, blockchain advocates, and writers who can explore key aspects of Web3 development—like how blockchain nodes work, the best ways to scale dApps, multi-chain interoperability, and more—through the contest’s main categories: $5,000 prize pool #blockchain-api #dApp-development #getblock-tutorial #blockchain-api #blockchain-api #blockchain-api #dApp-development #dApp-development #dApp-development #getblock-tutorial #getblock-tutorial #getblock-tutorial What to Write About in the Web3 Development Writing Contest To enter, answer at least one question from any of the following categories: To enter, answer at least one question from any of the following categories: #blockchain-api What exactly is a Blockchain node and how does it work? What makes a Blockchain API fast and reliable? What exactly is a Blockchain node and how does it work? What makes a Blockchain API fast and reliable? Start a new draft or use this #blockchain-api writing template to enter now! Start a new draft or use this #blockchain-api writing template to enter now! Start a new draft #blockchain-api writing template #blockchain-api writing template #dApp-development Which blockchain API is best for dApp development? Why switch from a public node to a dedicated RPC node for your dApp? Which blockchain API is best for dApp development? Why switch from a public node to a dedicated RPC node for your dApp? Start a new draft or use this #dApp-development writing template to enter now! Start a new draft or use this #dApp-development writing template to enter now! Start a new draft #dApp-development writing template #dApp-development writing template #getblock-tutorial #getblock-tutorial How can you build a cross-chain dApp using GetBlock’s multi-blockchain support? What does it take to run a dedicated Ethereum node with GetBlock? How can you build a cross-chain dApp using GetBlock’s multi-blockchain support? What does it take to run a dedicated Ethereum node with GetBlock? Start a new draft or use this #getblock-tutorial writing template to enter now! Start a new draft or use this #getblock-tutorial writing template to enter now! Start a new draft #getblock-tutorial writing template #getblock-tutorial writing template Need some more ideas? Check out the full list of writing prompts here. Need some more ideas? Check out the full list of writing prompts here. Need some more ideas? full list of writing prompts here. full list of writing prompts here. Prize Breakdown The Web 3 Development Writing Contest will award up to 3 writers from its $5000 prize pool as follows: award up to 3 writers $5000 prize pool Category

Prize



Best #blockchain-api story

$2,500



Best #dApp-development story

$1,500



Best #getblock-tutorial story

$1,000 Category

Prize



Best #blockchain-api story

$2,500



Best #dApp-development story

$1,500



Best #getblock-tutorial story

$1,000 Category

Prize Best #blockchain-api story

$2,500 Best #dApp-development story

$1,500 Best #getblock-tutorial story

$1,000 Category Prize Category Category Prize Prize Best #blockchain-api story $2,500 Best #blockchain-api story Best #blockchain-api story #blockchain-api $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 Best #dApp-development story $1,500 Best #dApp-development story Best #dApp-development story #dApp-development $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 Best #getblock-tutorial story $1,000 Best #getblock-tutorial story Best #getblock-tutorial story #getblock-tutorial $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 The Web3 Development Writing Contest: Guidelines The Web3 Development Writing Contest: Guidelines Must be 18+ to enter Must create a HackerNoon account. You can enter the contest by adding the #web3-development tag to your No AI-generated content is allowed! Must be 18+ to enter Must create a HackerNoon account . create a HackerNoon account You can enter the contest by adding the #web3-development tag to your #web3-development No AI-generated content is allowed! FAQs Can I Write Under a Pen Name? Yes! You can use your real name on your HN profile, a fake name, or even create a persona to write under. How Long Will the Contest Run? The contest will run for 3 months. Submissions open: March 17, 2025 Submissions close: June 17, 2025 Submissions open: March 17, 2025 Submissions open: Submissions close: June 17, 2025 Submissions close: Can I submit more than one entry to the contest? Of course! Each story submission shall be considered a separate entry into the writing contest. How are the winners selected? After three months, submissions will close. We’ll review the entries and shortlist the stories that receive the most attention (real humans, not bots!). Next, the shortlisted stories will be voted on by HackerNoon editors and select members of the GetBlock team. The top 3 stories with the most votes will be crowned winners and featured in an announcement on HackerNoon. After three months, submissions will close. We’ll review the entries and shortlist the stories that receive the most attention (real humans, not bots!). Next, the shortlisted stories will be voted on by HackerNoon editors and select members of the GetBlock team. The top 3 stories with the most votes will be crowned winners and featured in an announcement on HackerNoon. Subscribe to HackerNoon Contest Announcements here to stay updated. Subscribe to HackerNoon Contest Announcements here to stay updated. HackerNoon Contest Announcements HackerNoon Contest Announcements Can I win more than one prize? Yes. Yes. Ready to Win Big? Start a draft to enter the Web3 Development Writing Contest now! Ready to Win Big? Ready to Win Big? Start a draft to enter the Web3 Development Writing Contest now! Start a draft Start a draft Web3 Development Writing Contest now! Web3 Development Writing Contest Good luck! Good luck!

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For the chance to win from $5000 in the Web3 Development Writing Contest, welcomes submissions from developers, blockchain advocates, and writers who can explore key aspects of Web3 development—like how blockchain nodes work, the best ways to scale dApps, multi-chain interoperability, and more. Below is a list of questions to help you get started on your draft. You can answer them HERE.
Note: This template is a guide, not a constraint*.** If it doesn’t work for you, choose another from our full list of writing prompts here.* Title Question: What Exactly is a Blockchain Node and How Does it Work? 1. Introduction What is a blockchain node?
Why are nodes important for blockchain networks?
How do nodes help secure and maintain a blockchain? 2. Types of Blockchain Nodes What are the different types of nodes?
How does each type function within the network? 3. How Blockchain Nodes Process Transactions How do nodes verify and store transactions?
How does consensus (PoW, PoS, etc.) affect node operations? 4. Managing Blockchain Nodes: Challenges and Solutions What are the challenges of running a node?
How do node providers like GetBlock make it easier? 5. Conclusion Why are nodes essential to blockchain technology?
How might node infrastructure evolve in the future? If you’d like to participate in the Web3 Development Writing Contest but feel this template isn’t right for you, feel free to explore any of the other contest tags:

#dApp-development
#getblock-tutorial For the chance to win from $5000 in the Web3 Development Writing Contest, welcomes submissions from developers, blockchain advocates, and writers who can explore key aspects of Web3 development—like how blockchain nodes work, the best ways to scale dApps, multi-chain interoperability, and more. For the chance to win from $5000 in the Web3 Development Writing Contest, welcomes submissions from developers, blockchain advocates, and writers who can explore key aspects of Web3 development—like how blockchain nodes work, the best ways to scale dApps, multi-chain interoperability, and more. $5000 Web3 Development Writing Contest , Web3 Development Writing Contest Below is a list of questions to help you get started on your draft. You can answer them HERE. Note: This template is a guide, not a constraint*.** If it doesn’t work for you, choose another from our full list of writing prompts here.* Below is a list of questions to help you get started on your draft. You can answer them HERE. HERE . HERE Note: This template is a guide, not a constraint *.** If it doesn’t work for you, choose another from our full list of writing prompts here .* Note: Note: This template is a guide, not a constraint here here here Title Question: What Exactly is a Blockchain Node and How Does it Work? 1. Introduction What is a blockchain node?
Why are nodes important for blockchain networks?
How do nodes help secure and maintain a blockchain? What is a blockchain node? Why are nodes important for blockchain networks? How do nodes help secure and maintain a blockchain? What is a blockchain node ? blockchain node Why are nodes important for blockchain networks? How do nodes help secure and maintain a blockchain? 2. Types of Blockchain Nodes What are the different types of nodes?
How does each type function within the network? What are the different types of nodes? How does each type function within the network? What are the different types of nodes? How does each type function within the network? 3. How Blockchain Nodes Process Transactions How do nodes verify and store transactions?
How does consensus (PoW, PoS, etc.) affect node operations? How do nodes verify and store transactions? How does consensus (PoW, PoS, etc.) affect node operations? How do nodes verify and store transactions? How does consensus (PoW, PoS, etc.) affect node operations? 4. Managing Blockchain Nodes: Challenges and Solutions What are the challenges of running a node?
How do node providers like GetBlock make it easier? What are the challenges of running a node? How do node providers like GetBlock make it easier? What are the challenges of running a node? How do node providers like GetBlock make it easier? 5. Conclusion Why are nodes essential to blockchain technology?
How might node infrastructure evolve in the future? Why are nodes essential to blockchain technology? How might node infrastructure evolve in the future? Why are nodes essential to blockchain technology? How might node infrastructure evolve in the future? If you’d like to participate in the Web3 Development Writing Contest but feel this template isn’t right for you, feel free to explore any of the other contest tags: #dApp-development
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The rapid upsurge in cryptocurrency segment activity might overheat the market. It could also bring unexpected pressure to Web3 infrastructure. In December 2023, blockchain-as-a-service teams started adjusting their offerings to help dApps meet increased traffic. DeFis Are Back in Business: TVL Up by 50% in Two Months, Solana, Cardano Lead the Surge In October-December, 2023, the global ecosystem of decentralized finances (DeFis) impressed traders with a massive comeback. Some critical metrics of the DeFi scene are targeting pre-FTX collapse levels. To start with, aggregated Total Value Locked (TVL) across all mainstream smart contracts platforms - Ethereum, BNB Chain, Tron, Solana, Cardano, Optimism, Arbitrum, etc. - soared by 50% in less than two months. In mid-October, this metric was attempting to conquer $40 billion. Two months later, it almost reached $60 billion, as per data. DefiLlama High-performance smart contracts platform Solana (SOL) seems to benefit the most: its TVL increased by a whopping 153% amidst the euphoria around upcoming potential retroactive airdrops on the protocol. The frenzy was triggered by the airdrop of Lido competitor Jito (JTO) which unexpectedly distributed four-digit bonuses to the participants. Cardano blockchain registers an 186% TVL upsurge in the corresponding period: depositors locked over $520 million in its dApps which is a record-breaking level for the entire history of Cardano as a programmable blockchain. The largest DeFi platform, Ethereum, slightly “outperforms” the segment with its 57% upsurge in TVL. Its largest DeFis, Lido, Maker, Aave, and Uniswap, registered a double-digit TVL upsurge in November-December. Simply put, that can’t be explained by a coincidence or “dead cat bounce”: the bullish market in DeFi is gaining steam. All crypto segment actors - traders, investors, infrastructure providers - should be prepared to get the maximum of opportunities it is set to unlock. Stress Tests for the RPC Endpoints’ Reliability Typically, such events are accompanied by infrastructure overload issues. Back in the 2020-2021 bullish market, centralized crypto exchanges - even Tier 1 platforms like Coinbase, Kraken, and Binance - went offline when Bitcoin price surged past crucial levels - $10,000, $15,000, and so on. Even fully decentralized services struggle with increased traffic. Amidst the 2020 DeFi craze, Ethereum-based apps worked much slower than usual, let alone $10-$50 gas for conversion. During the ongoing market rebound, Bitcoin transaction confirmation time surged by 70-100%, as per Blockchain.com data. Remote procedure call (RPC) endpoints, “points of entry” for dApps connected to the blockchain, are under pressure in such periods. In January 2023, amidst the collapse of the cryptocurrency market, all public RPC endpoints by Solana Foundation went offline. Users were forced to migrate to private RPC node providers, i.e., services that are running RPC nodes (actually, blockchain full nodes) themselves, and connect dApps to them via API. The point is that the stability and performance of RPC endpoints are of lethal importance for the functionality of DeFis. Periods of market euphoria only amplify this dependency. Lifting Rate Limit Barriers on Shared Infrastructure: Case of Private RPC Node Provider Increasing the accessibility limits for decentralized applications using shared infrastructure is one of the ways RPC node providers can help clients handle increased traffic. When it comes to premium service packages, all providers guarantee the best possible rate limit (number of requests can be processed per second), but such options can be rather costly for early-stage dApps. As such, top-tier RPC node providers are raising rate limits for the tariffs with limited throughput. For instance, , one of the most popular and innovative Web3 infrastructure providers in DeFi, increased its rate limit for shared nodes from 60 to 200 requests per second, i.e., by over 230%. GetBlock What does this actually mean for dApps? With the “RPS boost”, they can send 230% more requests to blockchains without delay. Say, its infrastructure won’t notice even a 3x increase in traffic acting just like previously and paying the same price per request. To prevent the endpoints from being attacked by spammers, GetBlock introduces this offering only for paid shared node plans. Users of a free plan with 40,000 requests per 24 hours can upgrade their dashboards. Also, for maximum safety, GetBlock only increases rate limits for those users who migrated toward API tokens, a new authorization model. New customers receive these tokens automatically while the existing ones are invited to claim them in their accounts. According to internal research, with this offer activated, becomes the most resource-effective provider when it comes to shared nodes with 200 requests per second bandwidth. GetBlock Wrapping up, the rate limits increase initiative seems to be a reasonable way to help dApps to kickstart new users on-boarding in Q4, 2023.

DeFi Is Back: Metrics Rocketing and RPC Node Providers Address Traffic Challenges

DeFi ফিরে এসেছে: মেট্রিক্স রকেটিং এবং RPC নোড প্রদানকারীরা ট্র্যাফিক চ্যালেঞ্জের সমাধান করে

DeFi ist zurück: Metriken schießen in die Höhe und RPC-Knotenanbieter bewältigen Traffic-Herausforderungen

DeFi está de vuelta: las métricas se disparan y los proveedores de nodos RPC abordan los desafíos del tráfico

DeFi est de retour : les fournisseurs de métriques et de nœuds RPC résolvent les problèmes de trafic

DeFi वापस आ गया है: मेट्रिक्स रॉकेटिंग और RPC नोड प्रदाता ट्रैफ़िक चुनौतियों का समाधान करते हैं

DeFi が帰ってきた: メトリクスロケットと RPC ノードプロバイダーがトラフィックの課題に対処

DeFi가 돌아왔습니다: 메트릭스 로켓팅 및 RPC 노드 공급자가 트래픽 문제를 해결합니다.

DeFi está de volta: Metrics Rocketing e provedores de nós RPC enfrentam desafios de tráfego

DeFi возвращается: рост показателей и поставщики узлов RPC решают проблемы с трафиком

DeFi Geri Döndü: Metrikler Hızla Yükseliyor ve RPC Düğüm Sağlayıcıları Trafik Sorunlarını Ele Alıyor

DeFi đã trở lại: Các nhà cung cấp nút RPC và tên lửa đo lường giải quyết các thách thức về lưu lượng truy cập

DeFi 回归：Metrics Rockets 和 RPC 节点提供商解决流量挑战

Play-to-Earn or GameFi protocols became mainstream in Q3-Q4, 2021 - and euphoria around them still gains steam. Play-to-earn (blockchain games, decentralized gaming, and so on) is among the most eccentric technical developments of theWeb3 era. It bridges blockchain-based systems and online gaming and unlocks impressive opportunities for passive income. What is Play-to-Earn? Play-to-Earn (P2E) should be referred to as a class of on-chain protocols that integrate financial elements into gamified designs. Most commonly, such games also leverage non-fungible tokens as an instrument of ownership for in-game assets and territories. Largely, first-gen Play-to-Earn platforms represent primitive MMORPGs or arcades; also, some shooters and simulators were released byGameFi devs in 2021-2022. While the majority of Play-to-Earn (P2E) protocols represent novel designs and plots (like majors Axie Infinity and Decentraland), some of them supercharge legendary Web2 games with blockchain-based instruments: e.g. ERTHA GameFi is inspired by Heroes of Might and Magic. Some of the most advanced Play-to-Earn protocols call themselves ‘Metaverse’ hinting at an immersive experience that goes far beyond online gaming. Why are Play-to-Earn protocols popular? First, some of them released truly amazing and captivating gameplays. The user experience of flagship Play-to-Earn products is almost equal to that of mainstream mobile games. Then, Play-to-Earn protocols unlock massive opportunities for passive or semi-passive income. They are of particular importance for citizens of emerging economies: Play-to-Earn communities (so-called Gaming Guilds) amassed hundreds of thousands of people in the Philippines. Last but not least, rocketing popularity of the Play-to-Earn segment should be attributed to a corporate-driven aggressive promotion of metaverses. Play-to-Earn 101 by GetBlock: Three easiest ways to earn in P2E There are a plethora of ways to earn in Play-to-Earn ecosystems. One may choose the most suitable method for him/her depending on his/her level of skills in blockchain, gaming, and trading. For traders: Buy P2E tokens low, sell high The majority of Play-to-Earn games and gaming ecosystems have issued native cryptocurrency tokens. These tokens are the backbone elements of their tokenomical structures as they serve as payment methods, governance instruments, collaterals, and so on. As we have already reported in GetBlock, some gaming tokens are rallied 1000% and even more. MANA, AXS, GALA, SAND, SLP are among the best performers in the segment. How to find P2E tokens? Check the corresponding category on Coinmarketcap. For gamers: Join tournaments and challenges Many Web2 gamers moved to the Play-to-Earn segment, lured by high rewards and generous prizes for their participation in tournaments and competitions. Sometimes, this participation can look more like betting: to join the tournament with a randomized outcome, people should ‘stake’ cryptocurrency or buy entry tickets. The winner often takes the stakers of his/her competitors. For blockchain enthusiasts: Trade in-game NFTs Play-to-Earn ecosystems tokenize in-game equipment (tanks, weapons, cars, and so on) as well as the plots of virtual land. These assets are available as NFTs; they are subject to rapid price fluctuations and therefore can bring good ROI. As we covered in our GetBlock's Day in Crypto #12, Axie Genesis Plot, a premium territory in the world of Axie Infinity (AXS) game, was sold for 550 Ethers or $2,460,000 at the time of trade. Weapons and armory for in-game battles are available at 0.01-0.1 BNB so there are a lot of opportunities even for low-budget investors. Bottom line Built on the intersection betweenDeFi protocols and online games, Play-to-Earn ecosystems unlock previously unseen perspectives for entertainment and earning. Axie Infinity, The Sandbox, Decentraland are among the most popular GameFi protocols for seasoned gamers and beginners. Play-to-Earn or GameFi protocols became mainstream in Q3-Q4, 2021 - and euphoria around them still gains steam. Play-to-earn (blockchain games, decentralized gaming, and so on) is among the most eccentric technical developments of the Web3 era. It bridges blockchain-based systems and online gaming and unlocks impressive opportunities for passive income. Web3 What is Play-to-Earn? Play-to-Earn (P2E) should be referred to as a class of on-chain protocols that integrate financial elements into gamified designs. Most commonly, such games also leverage non-fungible tokens as an instrument of ownership for in-game assets and territories. gamified non-fungible tokens Largely, first-gen Play-to-Earn platforms represent primitive MMORPGs or arcades; also, some shooters and simulators were released by GameFi devs in 2021-2022. GameFi While the majority of Play-to-Earn (P2E) protocols represent novel designs and plots (like majors Axie Infinity and Decentraland), some of them supercharge legendary Web2 games with blockchain-based instruments: e.g. ERTHA GameFi is inspired by Heroes of Might and Magic. Some of the most advanced Play-to-Earn protocols call themselves ‘Metaverse’ hinting at an immersive experience that goes far beyond online gaming. ‘Metaverse’ Why are Play-to-Earn protocols popular? First, some of them released truly amazing and captivating gameplays. The user experience of flagship Play-to-Earn products is almost equal to that of mainstream mobile games. Then, Play-to-Earn protocols unlock massive opportunities for passive or semi-passive income. They are of particular importance for citizens of emerging economies: Play-to-Earn communities (so-called Gaming Guilds) amassed hundreds of thousands of people in the Philippines. Last but not least, rocketing popularity of the Play-to-Earn segment should be attributed to a corporate-driven aggressive promotion of metaverses. Play-to-Earn 101 by GetBlock: Three easiest ways to earn in P2E There are a plethora of ways to earn in Play-to-Earn ecosystems. One may choose the most suitable method for him/her depending on his/her level of skills in blockchain, gaming, and trading. For traders: Buy P2E tokens low, sell high The majority of Play-to-Earn games and gaming ecosystems have issued native cryptocurrency tokens. These tokens are the backbone elements of their tokenomical structures as they serve as payment methods, governance instruments, collaterals, and so on. As we have already reported in GetBlock, some gaming tokens are rallied 1000% and even more. MANA, AXS, GALA, SAND, SLP are among the best performers in the segment. reported How to find P2E tokens? Check the corresponding category on Coinmarketcap. category For gamers: Join tournaments and challenges Many Web2 gamers moved to the Play-to-Earn segment, lured by high rewards and generous prizes for their participation in tournaments and competitions. Sometimes, this participation can look more like betting: to join the tournament with a randomized outcome, people should ‘stake’ cryptocurrency or buy entry tickets. The winner often takes the stakers of his/her competitors. For blockchain enthusiasts: Trade in-game NFTs Play-to-Earn ecosystems tokenize in-game equipment (tanks, weapons, cars, and so on) as well as the plots of virtual land. These assets are available as NFTs ; they are subject to rapid price fluctuations and therefore can bring good ROI. NFTs As we covered in our GetBlock's Day in Crypto #12 , Axie Genesis Plot, a premium territory in the world of Axie Infinity (AXS) game, was sold for 550 Ethers or $2,460,000 at the time of trade. GetBlock's Day in Crypto #12 Ethers Weapons and armory for in-game battles are available at 0.01-0.1 BNB so there are a lot of opportunities even for low-budget investors. Bottom line Built on the intersection between DeFi protocols and online games, Play-to-Earn ecosystems unlock previously unseen perspectives for entertainment and earning. DeFi protocols and online games, Play-to-Earn Axie Infinity, The Sandbox, Decentraland are among the most popular GameFi protocols for seasoned gamers and beginners. GameFi

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Please, note that any information provided below is for informational purposes only and should not be treated as investment or financial advice of any kind. Hello everyone and welcome to such a wow interview! I am Olivia Kenney, the Chief Marketing Manager at GetBlock, and today we’re going to have a small talk with Max from the Dogecoin team. Hey Max, we’re super excited to have you here, please, introduce yourself. Hi Olivia, my name is Max Keller, and I’m an Android developer by day, living in Germany. I work on Dogecoin in many ways but could say my focus lies with Dogecoin Core and the Android wallet. I also roam around in the different communities and help out where I can. Nice to meet you, Max! So, can you tell us more about your path, how did you become a Dogecoin Core developer? I got involved pretty early when a friend of mine pointed me towards the Dogecoin subreddit. That was all the way back when Dogecoin wasn’t even traded on any exchanges. Only a few days after its inception. I spent a considerable amount of time in the community and thought it’d be nice to try and give back by using my knowledge as a developer. I got to know the founders and helped out where I could until they withdrew from the project and handed me “the keys” to it. Very interesting! Well, Dogecoin was practically created as a meme telling the world that the whole cryptocurrency concept is a joke. What do you think about Dogecoin now when it has become one of the world's most highly valued cryptocurrencies? Have you or your team changed the opinion about the crypto universe since then? I can only really speak for myself here but I still see issues with cryptocurrency that the community has not managed to fully solve yet. But work towards that is underway from many sides and I enjoy watching its progress as an overall ecosystem. I’m glad Dogecoin can be a part of this movement and hope that the Dogecoin project and community can continue playing a part in making cryptocurrency more fun and accessible. What do you think about cryptocurrency today, is it time to buy Bitcoin or it’s too late? ;) No comment on buying anything from me ;) Crypto as a whole certainly has valid use cases and I also think that the underlying blockchain technology can prove useful in many areas. It is up to the community as a whole to make use of it in a way that creates a safe space for new users too. Have you ever expected while working with Dogecoin that it will be in the top 15 cryptocurrencies by market cap? What did you feel the day when DOGE hit its ATH at the end of January? I’m known to not worry too much about the price. Value is more than just a ranking by market cap. We focus more on the long term and providing a stable foundation for the wider community to build value on top of. I totally agree with you about the value point. You know, the next question was born also in response to the latest events. So, only the lazy would not see the hype raised by Elon Musk around Dogecoin. Have you or anyone from your team had a chance to talk with Elon Musk, what do you think about his latest tweets? Some of his tweets made us laugh, some of his tweets have led to more serious thoughts. I think he is walking a fine line and should consider this with every tweet. Can you send us your favorite DOGE memes, I believe you have a special folder for that? ;) . I’ll just link you to my favorite source of Dogecoin memes: https://twitter.com/dogecoinmemes Nice, thank you! Ok, let’s just put all the hype aside for a while and talk a bit about your goals, what do you plan for Dogecoin in 2021, where are you heading? We are currently working on the next updates to Dogecoin Core, our reference client. Aside from an upcoming bugfix release, we will focus on bringing in the latest updates from Bitcoin Core while re-thinking our approach to keeping Dogecoin Core up to date. We also keep focusing on educational resources for new and existing users. What do you think are going to be trends in the blockchain space in general? I think a lot of technologies that are based on or evolved from blockchain in general are getting ready for use in production in many sectors. Things that many have previously seen as hype have since been refined into useful tech and it’s now on the people to make good use of it. As for new developments, I have always been surprised by some of the ideas that come up and will continue to watch the space for new cool ideas. Dogecoin has a very strong and active community, maybe the most active in the whole crypto world, what would be your message to all Dogecoin lovers today? The Dogecoin community is indeed pretty amazing. It’s to this day one of the main reasons why I spend my time with Dogecoin and I hope that from the influx of new users we have seen in the past weeks we gained quite a few new shibes who’ll stick around with us on our exciting journey ;) And they will do, that’s for sure! Thank you so much for your time! I remind you that today we were joined by Max Keller, the Dogecoin Core developer. It was really pleasant having you here and chatting with you, thanks a lot. Previously published at https://getblock.io/blog/very-interview-with-dogecoin-such-questions-much-answers

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The GameFi concept (derived from ‘DeFi’ (decentralized finances) and ‘game’) was introduced in September 2020 by Andre Cronje, Yearn.Finance core contributors and ‘Father of DeFi’. But is GameFi the next big thing? TL;DR GameFi concept is too native so its definition hasn’t ossified yet. It’s GameFi when DeFi protocols are empowered with gamification instruments. Also, it’s GameFi when in-game assets from blockchain-based games are utilized in DeFi-like solutions. What is GameFi? Due to the nascent stage of this concept adoption, blockchain analysts and enthusiasts lack a consensus about which protocols and solutions should be classified as GameFi. Without a doubt, it is the intersection between decentralized financial instruments or (‘yield farming’ tools, lending/borrowing environments, algorithmic stablecoins, token minting instruments, and so on) and blockchain-based gaming. DeFis On the one hand, GameFi solutions include the software programs that implement gamification instruments in DeFis. In this case, the gaming is a shell while the underlying DeFi protocol is a core element of the project business model. The second type of GameFi solution includes bringing DeFi-specific concepts into the turbulent sphere of decentralized gaming. Typically, such systems list digital collectibles or . non-fungible tokens (NFTs) GameFi as DeFi with Gamification (DeFi = back-end, Game = UX) In this case, gamification acts as one more way to make DeFi speak human language. GameFi lowers the entry barrier: bulky interfaces stop many crypto newbies from starting experimenting with DeFis. The understanding of GameFi as ‘gamified DeFi’ can be best illustrated by MOBOX ‘play-to-earn’ platform. Like other modern DeFi ecosystems, MOBOX includes modules for a plethora of uses: staking schemes, liquidity pools, yield farming tools, NFT environments, and so on. While MOBOX users stake their ‘liquidity providers’ (LP) tokens through in-game “crates,” they are rewarded with native assets (‘keys’) according to their weight in the pool. The TradeAction module of MOBOX GameFi application acts as a gamified decentralized spot and derivatives exchange. ‘Bull vs Bear’ and ‘LeverageMania’ games therefore should be referred to as gamified front-ends for spot and CFDs trading. GameFi as New-Gen Blockchain-Based Gaming Also, there are a number of applications when the tokenized in-game assets (that, by default, have zero intrinsic value) can be pledged as collateral or used for yield farming. Participating in such protocols takes slightly more advanced skills in crypto than in previous cases. Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) can be collateralized in various top-league DeFi protocols, such as Aavegotchi, Meme, etc. While collateralizing their in-game objects (axes, panzers, and so on) minted as Ethereum-based NFTs (ERC-777 tokens), users can obtain a loan in USDT, DAI, , and . Bitcoin (BTC) Ethereum (ETH) Some mainstream blockchain-based economic games can also be included in this category. For instance, the most popular -based game UpLand allows its users to buy and sell virtual property. Property rights (another type of digital in-game objects) in UpLand are represented by EOS transactions. EOS In a nutshell, merging the benefits of NFT, DeFi and decentralized gaming will give an origin to plenty of interesting financial and entertainment designs.

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Blockchain APIs are useful for managing wallets, viewing and analyzing transaction notes, and getting all changes in the state of the network in real-time. Let's back up a bit - An API is a description of the methods that one computer uses to communicate with another one. Main API directions The main use of API can be divided into two categories: to work with cryptocurrencies to work with other blockchain devices The APIs related to cryptocurrencies are divided into three categories: allows applications to access and manage funds in wallets. You don’t have to maintain your node and wallet to transfer and receive transactions. There is no need for confidential keys. Crypto Wallet API with the blockchain explorer helps to analyze transactions’ data (money/data) and get access to important blockchain statistics. Block Explorer API is an analytical tool used in financial and trading applications. Crypto Exchange API is convenient for crypto banks, loans, and cryptocurrency market research, and various trading bots software. It is simply irreplaceable for all financial and technical applications. Crypto Exchange API API methods API is responsible for communication with the end-user and is responsible for the stable interaction with applications participating in the exchange of data. At this level, the Blockchain APIs use several popular methods: REST, JSON-RPC, and WebSocket. A REST API is a regular HTTP session that is structured as a finite series of requests and responses. In other words, it is a one-way action: the server cannot tell the client whether something is happening. The client has to request the changed events. After the client completes the request, the connection is closed and the HTTP session is not saved. REST transfers the protocol details (headers + URL + body + status code + success / failure) to the application layer over HTTP. This close relationship limits its usefulness in modern systems that provide broad-spectrum APIs (HTTP, HTTP2, Websocket, IPC, MQTT, etc.) WebSocket is a method that provides bidirectional, full-duplex communication over a persistent TCP connection. The WebSocket standard was adopted in 2011 and most modern web browsers support it. A WebSocket session is much more arbitrary and can represent anything. A full-duplex and persistent connection is established between the client and the server. The connection remains open throughout the entire life of the application as opposed to the request and response. The two-way simultaneous communication is possible since the connection is full-duplex. The server can initiate communication and transmit some of the client’s data. The WebSocket API is used to retrieve market data and allows us to interact with the trading system in real-time. JSON messages and trade messages are formed in the FIX standard for naming fields and message types. Each data type is provided through a dedicated channel. Customers must subscribe to all relevant channels from which they want to receive real-time updates. The WebSocket API limits the maximum number of concurrent connections to protect against misuse (such as DDoS attacks). The WebSocket API allows multiple channel subscriptions over a single WebSocket connection (for example, subscribing to all available market data for an XBT / USD currency pair over a single connection). All available market data for all currency pairs can be transmitted without reaching the WebSocket connection limit. WebSocket is the best solution if you track updates in your crypto wallet in real-time. It is more convenient to connect the platform’s API push notifications to your mobile device to receive any notifications instantly. The REST API can be used with the WebSocket API for a variety of purposes. For example, the WebSocket API can be used to provide real-time notifications, while the REST API will manage your resources. API providers Developers don't need to use complex software to integrate the blockchain into their products, maintain wallets, or download terabytes of raw blockchain information. All you need to do is choose a blockchain API provider that will keep everything up and running 24/7 and at a reasonable price. Even a novice coder who has no practical experience in creating blockchain-related programs will be able to easily, quickly, and efficiently apply APIs in their line of business. Ours is a service with the ability to connect to the main nodes of the blockchain of the most popular cryptocurrencies using JSON-RPC, REST, and WebSockets. It will help you to grow your business with the help of blockchain. You’ll receive a personal free API key with all the settings you need right after . registration Also published here.

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