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Superumans #52 - Staking, Voting And Solving Disputes With UMA Tokens

UMA 2.0 went live in March, introducing token staking and the voting mechanics that will reward the users regardless of the number of votes. Staked $UMA gives the holder voting power and the option to help settle disputes.  The staking rewards will b...

PVM 3 minute read 8 Aug 2023 1 comment $1.68

Their (Banksters') Fiat on TradFi or Your Crypto on DeFi, which do You (Not Corporations) Prefer?

Image based on one from pymnts.com, via Graft Network (top part, showing the TradFi version); Blockchain and Crypto version is my own addition. Click to zoom (although the PDF version has better resolution). From looking at that image (which I'd call...

Great White Snark 5 minute read 6 Aug 2023 2 comments $0.19

DeFi Adventure - Escaping from SmartBCH

This was a roller-coaster of fun, rug-pulls, bad decisions and emotions! I joined the SmartBCH gold-rush in September 2021, and nearly two years later I managed to escape!  SmartBCH was launched when the Ethereum fees were making mainnet DeFi imposib...

PVM 3 minute read 6 Aug 2023 6 comments $1.24

DeFi Risks Part 1 - "Wallet Failed To Connect"

Don't leave your crypto on exchanges and become your own bank. Start using non-custodial wallets and interacting with Decentralized Finance Protocols. You may have heard this advice repeatedly, particularly after the downfall of major exchanges such...

Cryptonator`s 2 minute read 31 Jul 2023 9 comments $2.10

A Whirlwind of Disappointment: The Santorini Vacation Mirage

Medical episodes aside... Yup time for a bit of catching up - did you hear the one about - A Whirlwind of Disappointment: The Santorini Vacation Mirage, by any chance? Lol... Wait for it impatient... Cost? A Fiver... £5-GBP... Oh that converts to abo...

XTRM™ 2 minute read 18 Jul 2023 8 comments $0.05

The Bitcoin Horror Show: Was it a Pump-and-Dump Extravaganza Ahead of the Global Economy's Belly Flop?

The Bitcoin Horror Show: Was it a Pump-and-Dump Extravaganza Ahead of the Global Economy's Belly Flop? Well was it? I have my spooky suspicion something was horrifically wrong with Crypto and Bitcoin... Had there been shadows of deception? Shall we s...

XTRM™ 3 minute read 13 Jul 2023 12 comments $0.31

SuperUMAns #51 - OOv3 (The True or False Oracle) and Poker Madness

The evolution never stops at Risk Labs, where Across Protocol and the Optimistic Oracle are powering a modern Cryptoverse. UMA 2.0  was launched at the start of the year, allowing the token holders to stake, vote and earn continuous rewards.  The Opt...

PVM 4 minute read 10 Jul 2023 1 comment $0.79

Elon Musk's Lawyers Roar Back at Dogecoin Naysayers: Courtroom Circus Ensues!

Say's it all... Do I even need to type this report out? Will anybody be any wiser if I continue to type this report? Let's get into - Elon Musk's Lawyers Roar Back at Dogecoin Naysayers: Courtroom Circus Ensues! Hear ye, hear ye... Ladies and gentle...

XTRM™ 3 minute read 8 Jul 2023 21 comments $0.47

Uphold Uncovers Dastardly Deception: Beware the Impersonators!

Uphold in my opinion has been possibly the worstest (yes worstest) mainstream cryptocurrency wallet on the planet... Actually... It is the worst - not only that, it just gets worse, as... Uphold Uncovers Dastardly Deception: Beware the Impersonators!...

XTRM™ 3 minute read 7 Jul 2023 7 comments $0.32

Bitget Unleashes Crypto Loans: Ride the Wave of Financial Freedom!

Moolah brother's and sister's looking to establish riches in some far off land... Bitget Unleashes Crypto Loans: Ride the Wave of Financial Freedom! Forgive me ladies and gentlemen if I sound like a circus salesman, but hold onto your huge hats, bec...

XTRM™ 3 minute read 6 Jul 2023 6 comments $0.52