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Binance is rolling out support for a new universal ZK rollup protocol. The top global crypto exchange by trading volume says Boundless (ZKC) is the next project in its HODLer Airdrops program, which rewards BNB holders with tokens based on historical snapshots of their balances. Boundless aims to scale ZK-powered verifiable compute for every chain, according to the project’s whitepaper. “In Boundless, operators of GPUs and other commodity hardware called “provers” compete for on or off-chain requests for zero-knowledge proofs issued by ‘requestors’ via an efficient and open market. Such requests might occur either in the ‘spot’ market or as part of a ‘service agreement’ contract. In either case, payment is settled in conjunction with the verification of the proof on the destination chain specified by the requestor.” ZK rollups are one of the two main types of rollup solutions that execute transactions outside ...

An unusual method of farming Pudgy Penguin tokens (PENGU) shared online claims bulk-buying $20,000 of Pudgy merch could net a $50,000 profit for anybody willing to put in a bit of extra leg work. According to X user @Deroidz, if you redeemed the NFT of every Pudgy plushie or figurine bought, you could get $50 apiece from the upcoming Pengu token airdrop when it’s sent to NFT holders.  This assumes holders will be receiving a generous $50 worth of PENGU. However, this figure is worth double the price of the toys and is unlikely to be distributed. Regardless, by following @Deroidz’s advice, you would have to scan 1,000 different QR codes to make a profit of $30,000. have fun scanning 1000 SBTs — gino.eth (@GinoTheGhost) December 16, 2024 Not everyone was impressed with the Pudgy Penguin token farming method. To make the extra $20,000 you’d need to return all of your scanned Pudgy merchandise to Amazon, and hope that you receive a refund.  The gla...

XAI price surges driven by an airdrop, major exchange listings, and a positive outlook. Pullix, a hybrid exchange, tackles DeFi liquidity issues with a unique non-custodial approach. PLX token introduces “Trade-to-Earn,” offering revenue sharing and staking rewards. In the dynamic landscape of decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain-based assets, two entities are making waves: Pullix, a hybrid trading exchange, and XAI, a gaming-focused “layer-3” network operating on Arbitrum. This article delves into the recent XAI price movements, the anticipated XAI price prediction , Pullix’s unique Features and the ongoing PLX token presale. XAI’s price surge post-airdrop XAI, the gaming-focused token operating on Arbitrum, has experienced a remarkable surge. On January 16, within 24 hours, the token soared by over 24%, reaching a record price of $1.26. This surge follows its initial debut at $0.77, a brief dip to $0.45, and a...

Modular blockchain Celestia’s TIA token has reached an all -time high, crossing the $20 mark today.  This milestone comes after the blockchain’s mainnet beta was successfully launched at the end of October last year. Celestia’s journey to this achievement was marked by significant user engagement, evidenced by the airdrop of TIA tokens to approximately 580,000 users. This widespread distribution has clearly indicated growing user adoption and interest in the blockchain platform. Since the token’s airdrop in October, TIA has seen a more than 10 times increase in value.  TIA three-month price chart | Source: CoinGecko Bitget was the first to list the TIA token, paving the way for its increased accessibility and market penetration. Following Bitget’s lead, Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, added TIA to its listing in November, further bolstering the token’s market presence. The total contract holdings of TIA across the en...