Blockchain

The risk control system in Venus Protocol is an on-chain protective framework built around loan-to-value ratios (LTV), liquidation mechanisms, and a risk fund. Its core objective is to maintain the solvency of borrowing positions and safeguard the overall liquidity pool in a highly volatile crypto environment.

Polymarket, the prediction market platform, is set to comprehensively upgrade its trading infrastructure with the introduction of a new trading contract and a new collateral token, Polymarket USD. These changes will enhance order matching efficiency, expand wallet compatibility, and give the platform improved control over settlement and risk management. This upgrade is also closely tied to Polymarket’s ongoing strategy to strengthen regulatory compliance and market transparency in recent years.

From stablecoin payments to tokenized U.S. Treasuries—and with recent updates from Visa, Mastercard, and MiCA—payments and investments are converging from distinct systems into a seamless unified account experience. Drawing on the latest developments in 2026, this article explores the commercial rationale, regulatory considerations, and emerging product opportunities driving this transformation.

Within the blockchain infrastructure space, oracles have consistently served as a critical foundational element for DeFi. Reliable data feeds are essential for lending, Perpetual Futures, Stablecoins, and the on-chain integration of RWAs (real-world assets). Among these projects, REDStone has been drawing growing interest, with its native token RED experiencing a notable surge in popularity lately.

This article provides a comprehensive overview of Genius, covering product positioning, core features, privacy execution logic, cross-chain transaction experience, GP credit mechanism, Season 1 timeline, and key market focus areas prior to TGE. It is designed to help readers quickly grasp why Genius has garnered ongoing interest in the recent on-chain trading sector.

Aave is entering a new phase of node restructuring. With Aave V4 going live, Horizon progressing, and core service providers being replaced one after another, Aave is not simply undergoing a protocol upgrade; it is experiencing a comprehensive system overhaul focused on governance, Risk Control, and institutional capabilities. This article breaks down the critical variables that will define Aave’s future.

Square, a leading payment company, has announced the automatic activation of Bitcoin payment features for eligible U.S. merchants, enabling them to accept BTC payments directly. Once a transaction is completed, the system instantly converts the payment to U.S. dollars for deposit, eliminating the need for merchants to manage crypto assets or deal with price volatility. This update is part of Square's broader Square Bitcoin initiative, underscoring how major payment platforms are proactively integrating cryptocurrency into routine business transactions.

The Solana Foundation has introduced two comprehensive security frameworks, STRIDE and SIRN, encompassing protocol evaluation, around-the-clock threat monitoring, incident emergency response, and formal verification. This article offers a thorough analysis of how these initiatives influence the Solana DeFi ecosystem, security governance, and the path toward institutional adoption.

Ontology (ONT) is a blockchain infrastructure centered on decentralized identity (DID) and data collaboration. It aims to enable identity authentication and trusted data exchange in decentralized environments through verifiable credentials and on-chain trust mechanisms. With ONT ID, a dual-token model, and a modular architecture, Ontology allows users to establish trusted relationships without relying on centralized institutions, with applications spanning digital identity, data exchange, and enterprise blockchain use cases.

Ontology’s workflow can be summarized as “identity creation, data binding, credential verification, on-chain consensus, and trust establishment.” Users first create a decentralized identity through ONT ID and bind data or credentials to it. When verification is required, cryptographic signatures and verifiable credentials are used to confirm authenticity. Finally, network nodes record the results through a consensus mechanism, enabling trust to be established without relying on centralized institutions.

Ontology’s use cases center on “identity and data,” including decentralized identity (ONT ID), data ownership, privacy protection, cross-chain trust, and enterprise applications. Through verifiable credentials and on-chain trust mechanisms, Ontology enables identity authentication and trusted data exchange without relying on centralized institutions, providing foundational infrastructure for the data economy.

Base was once seen as the Layer2 most likely to achieve widespread adoption. Yet, as user engagement declines, a core problem has emerged: robust distribution does not guarantee sustained retention. This article explores the true causes behind Base's growth struggles, examining product features, ecosystem development, and the competitive logic among L2 solutions.

The fourth quarter of 2025 presents exceptional challenges for Bitcoin miners. Following the 2024 halving, miners have experienced sustained profit compression, with falling BTC prices and persistently elevated global hash rate further undermining profitability. Meanwhile, surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) is prompting a significant number of mining facilities to transform into data center infrastructure providers. These developments are triggering major adjustments in the mining industry’s business models, capital structures, and energy consumption patterns.

Supported by Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson, the blockchain project Midnight has officially gone live. The network is engineered to resolve existing issues in the crypto industry concerning user experience and privacy protection. Through its new architecture, Midnight seeks to enable blockchain applications to resemble standard apps, while simultaneously maintaining both data privacy and verifiability.

The core differences between USDD and USDT lie in their issuance models, stabilization mechanisms, and risk structures. USDD is an overcollateralized stablecoin with higher yield potential, while USDT is issued by a centralized entity and backed by fiat reserves, relying on redemption mechanisms and market trust to maintain its peg. USDT offers stronger liquidity but comes with regulatory and custodial risks. Each serves different user needs: USDT is better suited for trading and hedging, while USDD is designed for DeFi yields and on-chain applications.