Author: Alphonso Bernier

I have been writing about crypto for over two years. I have a vast amount of experience in the industry and my work has been featured on some of the biggest publications in the space.
ProBit Global Lists Shardeum (SHM), Ushering in a New Era of Scalable and Decentralized Smart Contracts
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ProBit Global Lists Shardeum (SHM), Ushering in a New Era of Scalable and Decentralized Smart Contracts

Vilnius, Lithuania – ProBit Global is excited to announce the listing of Shardeum (SHM), a highly anticipated smart contract platform that is reshaping the landscape of Layer 1 blockchains through its innovative use of dynamic state sharding. Designed from the ground up to solve the blockchain trilemma of scalability, decentralization, and security, Shardeum presents a truly decentralized infrastructure for building Web3 applications with low, predictable gas fees and high throughput that scales linearly with network demand. Shardeum is the world’s first autoscaling EVM-based Layer 1 blockchain. It leverages dynamic state sharding to achieve unprecedented scalability without compromising on decentralization. Unlike traditional sharding systems that merely split the network workload, Sha...
Gate.io Releases Latest Proof of Reserves Report: Total Reserves Reach $10.865 Billion, with $2.415 Billion in Excess Reserves
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Gate.io Releases Latest Proof of Reserves Report: Total Reserves Reach $10.865 Billion, with $2.415 Billion in Excess Reserves

May 12th, Panama -Gate.io has released its latest Proof of Reserves report. As of May 8, the total value of Gate.io’s reserves stands at $10.865 billion, with a total reserve ratio of 128.57% and an excess reserve of $2.415 billion. Currently, the BTC reserve ratio is 137.69%, with an increase of 2,802 BTC compared to the previous period. The ETH reserve ratio is 121.36%, with an increase of 188,563 ETH, and the USDT reserve ratio is 102.63%, with an increase of 441,334,786 USDT. In addition, reserve ratios for assets such as GT, DOGE, and XRP all exceed the 100% benchmark, reaching 178.50%, 109.19%, and 116.72%, respectively. Gate.io has always prioritized asset security and user trust, consistently advancing the innovation upgrade of its reserve audit technologies. Gate.io employs ...
$FUN Token Gamifies Telegram with AI-Powered Real-Time Rewards
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$FUN Token Gamifies Telegram with AI-Powered Real-Time Rewards

Get ready to earn big with $FUN Token's exciting new rewards program! In a game-changing move, $FUN Token has launched an AI-powered Telegram rewards system that hands out hourly token payouts to those who contribute the most valuable content in its official Telegram group. But that’s not all. This isn’t just about chatting—it's a full-blown rewards ecosystem with AI quizzes, staking rewards, referral bonuses, and gaming missions to boost your earning potential. Your activity earns you rewards in real-time, and the more you participate, the more you can earn.  Here’s how users can earn $FUN tokens in the Telegram group: Chat Rewards: Post short, helpful, funny, or insightful messages (20–200 characters). The AI bot scans the chat every hour and rewards the top contributors with ...
PeerGame Launches Seamless Wallet Integration with HandCash
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PeerGame Launches Seamless Wallet Integration with HandCash

Leading cryptocurrency gaming company PeerGame has announced its exclusive integration with HandCash, which enables players to connect their crypto wallets and begin playing quickly and easily.  HandCash is a digital wallet designed for seamless management of Bitcoin Satoshi Vision (BSV) and other digital assets. It allows users to make quick, secure transactions, store tokens, and interact with decentralised applications, all through a user-friendly interface. The integration with the PeerGame platform means no lengthy sign-up process is needed, and players can immediately enjoy PeerGame’s wide range of games. By streamlining the process, the platform ensures a frictionless entry into the gaming world. This innovative partnership emphasises PeerGame’s commitment to offering a smooth...
Choosing the Right Bitcoin Mining App
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Choosing the Right Bitcoin Mining App

Bitcoin has grown from a fringe technological curiosity into a major financial asset, and at the heart of its ecosystem lies one of its most powerful mechanisms: mining. But while mining was once the domain of tech-savvy enthusiasts with custom-built rigs, it has now become increasingly accessible to anyone with a smartphone. For those wondering how to mine Bitcoin or is mining bitcoin profitable in today’s world, the answer might just lie in the palm of their hands. How Bitcoin Mining Works Bitcoin mining is the process by which new bitcoins are entered into circulation and transactions are verified and added to the blockchain. Miners solve complex cryptographic puzzles to validate blocks of transactions. The first one to solve it gets rewarded with newly minted Bitcoins and transaction...
Gate Q1 2025 Transparency Report: Sustained Leadership in Crypto Markets with Multiple Metrics Hitting New Highs
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Gate Q1 2025 Transparency Report: Sustained Leadership in Crypto Markets with Multiple Metrics Hitting New Highs

April 10 -Panama - Leading global digital asset platform Gate has released its Q1 2025 Transparency Report, showcasing comprehensive breakthroughs across multiple business segments. Core metrics reached historic highs, security infrastructure underwent full-scale upgrades, product offerings expanded significantly, and global strategies accelerated, all reflecting its robust growth momentum and a solidified market foundation. Trading Business Surge: Futures Trading Volume Up 31% QoQ In Q1 2025, Gate maintained its industry leadership with remarkable user growth and trading volume breakthroughs. The platform’s expanding user base underscored its strong market appeal and sustained growth momentum. Futures Trading saw explosive growth, with the number of traders and overall trading vo...
Bemo v2: The Liquid Staking Upgrade Expanding the Scope of What’s Attainable on the TON Ecosystem
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Bemo v2: The Liquid Staking Upgrade Expanding the Scope of What’s Attainable on the TON Ecosystem

British Virgin Islands – Bemo, a non-custodial TON-based liquid staking protocol, has launched an upgrade. This release, per the team, introduces a plethora of improvements such as advanced DeFi integrations, more flexible staking/unstaking mechanics, real-time notifications, automatic gas calculation, and a new token standard. It is designed to provide users with a smoother, transparent, and powerful staking experience—a significant upgrade to what is obtainable today.  Liquid staking is a mainstay in the DeFi landscape, allowing users to maximize capital efficiency while providing security to the network. With the upgrade, Bemo is expanding the scope of what's attainable on TON.  “With Bemo v2, we’re not just improving liquid staking—we’re creating a smarter and more transparent sy...
COCA Secures Strategic Investment from Stellar Development Foundation and FunFair Ventures to Drive Mass Adoption of Stablecoin Payments
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COCA Secures Strategic Investment from Stellar Development Foundation and FunFair Ventures to Drive Mass Adoption of Stablecoin Payments

Funding to Accelerate COCA’s Growth and Deepen Integration with the Stellar Ecosystem  March 2025 – COCA.xyz, the next-generation non-custodial payments app, has successfully completed a strategic funding round led by the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF), with participation from FunFair Ventures. This investment will accelerate COCA’s mission to make stablecoin payments seamless, secure, and accessible to a global audience, bridging the gap between traditional finance and blockchain-powered transactions. With over 1 million users since its launch a year ago, COCA wallet is proving that stablecoins are a game-changer for payments. Unlike traditional wallets that are complex and difficult to use, COCA is built for mass-market adoption, removing barriers such as private key risks, e...
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3 Overlooked Blockchain Projects to Watch in 2025

Amid the rise of AI and decentralized cloud computing, these three overlooked blockchain projects are set to make a significant impact in 2025 and beyond. As the Web3 ecosystem evolves at a dizzying pace, innovative projects reward their early supporters handsomely. For instance, decentralized storage pioneer Filecoin and secure smart contract network Chainlink have reached unicorn status by surpassing $1 billion in market value, significantly benefiting their backers. It is no secret that the next big things are artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing, where demand is growing exponentially and has become a $650 billion industry. Moreover, analysts anticipate the sector will exceed a market size of over $1 trillion by 2030, presenting immense opportunities for decentralized ...
Top-Ranked Web3 Podcast   QuickSwap’s “The Aggregated”  Celebrated 100th Anniversary with  Blockbuster Episode
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Top-Ranked Web3 Podcast QuickSwap’s “The Aggregated” Celebrated 100th Anniversary with Blockbuster Episode

In a landmark achievement for the cryptocurrency media landscape, highly acclaimed Web3  podcast QuickSwap’s "The Aggregated" commemorated nearly two years uplifting and unifying  the public profile of decentralized technologies with their 100th anniversary episode. The  milestone event celebrated the show's journey in addition to highlighting its impact both as an  educational platform and as a source of entertainment for long-time crypto enthusiasts, industry  powerhouses, industry professionals, and newcomers alike.  Since its inception, which originally was titled “All Roads Lead to Polygon”, "The Aggregated"  has carved out a one-of-a-kind niche in the saturated world of crypto podcasts. Hosted by  leading Polygon DeFi suite QuickSwap, the show has consistently delivered cutting...