Highlights Less than 1% of analyzed crypto protocols disclose market-making arrangements, creating a significant transparency gap. Only 18% of protocols provide quarterly updates, and 8% issue token holder reports, despite 91% generating trackable revenue. Market-maker structures may lead to detrimental market behaviors, raising concerns about their implications for early-stage projects....
Author: Riley Parker
Aave Hands Over the Reins of Lens Protocol to Mask Network: What It Means for the Future!
Update Jan. 23, 9:00 am UTC: This article has been updated to add comments from an Aave spokesperson.The decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape has undergone a significant transition with Aave transferring oversight of its social infrastructure protocol, Lens, to Mask Network. This shift involves handing over the responsibility for developing consumer-oriented...
Rodeo Shuts Down: A Shocking Twist as the Second NFT Marketplace Bids Farewell This Week!
Highlights Rodeo NFT marketplace announces closure due to sustainability issues amid declining market conditions. Users can transfer their assets and data to platforms like Arweave, with assistance provided by Rodeo. Nifty Gateway, another major NFT platform, has also announced its winding down, giving users an extended timeline for asset transfers....
Nifty Gateway to Close Its Doors in February 2026 Amid Ongoing NFT Market Decline
Highlights Nifty Gateway, a prominent NFT marketplace, will cease operations on February 23, 2026, in response to the NFT market's ongoing downturn. The platform, which once facilitated over $300 million in sales, is transitioning to withdrawal-only mode, allowing users to retrieve their assets with a deadline imminent. The wider NFT...
