Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) are still early, but the momentum is undeniable. We've been tracking this space closely, and the takeaway is clear: traditional infrastructure — costly, rigid, and centralized — is hitting its limits. DePIN is heating up, leveraging existing resources and handing control to participants to solve pressing challenges in compute, connectivity, and beyond.
Beyond the surface: Understanding the emerging trends in DePIN
Topics: Industry overviews , Trends , DePIN
Read moreEmerging voices: The remarkable women building a better Web3 (Part 2)
As Women's History Month comes to a close, we wanted to highlight even more amazing women who are shaping the future of Web3. Our recent feature "Emerging voices: The remarkable women building a better Web3" sparked so much positive response that more inspiring builders reached out, eager to share their own journeys and insights.
Topics: Interviews
Read moreEmerging voices: The remarkable women building a better Web3
The numbers tell a clear story: men outnumber women in Web3 leadership roles by nearly 9:1. But beyond this stark statistic lies untapped potential. For Women's History Month, we're sharing stories of women bringing unique approaches to Web3.
Topics: Interviews
Read moreHow to see DeFi activity patterns with Dispatch
If you're active in DeFi, you know the struggle of keeping up with cross-chain activity. Jumping between different block explorers, constantly refreshing dashboards, and trying to track swaps across multiple chains — it's a lot to handle. And if you're running a project or managing a treasury, missing an important transaction, contract event, or admin change can be a real headache.
Topics: Tutorials
Read moreBeyond alerts: Easily decode smart contract activity at a glance
We're thrilled to announce a significant upgrade to Dispatch that brings a whole new dimension to how you understand on-chain activity. You’ve counted on us for real-time on-chain activity notifications about important on-chain activity, and now you can get bigger picture insights into your smart contracts.
Forget sifting through endless transaction logs; Dispatch’s smart contract activity visualization provides a clear and intuitive way to analyze smart contract activity at a glance, making it easier to identify trends, pinpoint anomalies, and gain actionable insights.
Topics: Product updates
Read more10 must-have data privacy tools for 2025: Stop data tracking now
Earlier this month, a massive data breach exposed the precise location data of millions of users across popular apps including Candy Crush, Tinder, and MyFitnessPal. The breach was particularly alarming because some of the affected apps were VPNs and privacy tools — apps that people trusted to protect their data.
Topics: Trends
Read moreWeb3 in 2024: Quick insights, huge shifts you need to know, and 2025 predictions
2024 has been an interesting year, one of the milestones of course being Bitcoin finally breaking and going over $100,000. Between the launch of crypto ETFs, crypto’s impact on elections, and the rise of crypto AI agents, it’s been a wild ride. In this year-end review, we’ll highlight the key Web3 trends and developments of 2024 and explore what they mean for builders, users, and investors heading into 2025.
Topics: Research & analysis , Industry overviews , Trends
Read moreHow to track new memecoins and crypto tokens in your portfolio
We’re here with a new Dispatch update: Monitor wallets and contracts for balance activity of any token! While we’ve supported tracking for many assets out of the box, we received many requests for monitoring activity of new assets — more than we can keep up with. Starting today, you can add any token contract to Dispatch and track balance changes and threshold crossings for those tokens immediately.
Topics: Product updates
Read moreInside Arbitrum: Promising projects from one of Web3's busiest L2s
As Ethereum's scalability challenges pushed transaction fees to record highs in 2021, Layer 2 (L2) networks emerged as the critical solution. Among these, Arbitrum has become a leader of the pack, attracting thousands of developers who are reimagining what's possible when blockchains become fast and affordable.
Topics: Trends
Read moreDiscord alerts: How to set up a 24/7 DeFi activity monitor
Discord has become the hub for communities of all kinds. For Web3 communities, it's the go-to spot for everything from sharing alpha and discussing new projects to getting support for products, marketplaces, and devtools. If you’re into Web3 and use Discord, you've likely noticed the proliferation of Discord bots designed to manage communities, track crypto prices, and alert communities about NFT and DeFi activity. However, many of these bots come with a hefty price tag or require coding skills to integrate.