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The launch of Ethereum's Shapella upgrade marks a significant moment that allows the withdrawal of staked ETH from the Beacon Chain, a feature that was previously unavailable. As highlighted in our earlier report on ETH staking, this newfound function paradoxically may not trigger a mass withdrawal.

Welcome to another edition of Delphi’s monthly Gaming Roundup! As always, we have curated the latest and greatest data and news from the past month to keep you updated with everything that’s going on in the Web3 gaming sector.

As mobile gaming grew its share of the global games industry, representing roughly half of total revenue, the free-to-play (F2P) business was booming. Following a model of onboarding first and monetization later via in-app purchases (IAPs), F2P quickly carried the industry to new all-time highs.

Solana is not just about slapping some expensive hardware on a blockchain and calling it a day, but rather, how do we optimize software to best take advantage of performant hardware?

Reddit - the "front page of the internet" - has been revolutionizing the way people interact and share ideas since its inception in 2005. Renowned for its diverse communities, ranging from light-hearted discussions on the latest memes and cultural trends to in-depth conversations on serious topics like politics, health, and spirituality, Reddit has become an influential social hub for millions.

For the first time in a while, Bitcoin's future is exciting with possible upcoming catalysts and innovations. Only time will tell if they lead to a positive renaissance on Bitcoin or fundamentally break it.

The second half of the most recent bull market, colloquially named the "double bubble," was dominated by the "L1 Wars" narrative. The initial spark was Avalanche's announcement of "Avalanche Rush," a $180M liquidity mining incentive program. The day of the Avalanche Rush announcement led to a 28% gain for the AVAX token, followed by a nearly sixfold surge in price over the subsequent three months.

Interest rate derivatives are perhaps the most underdeveloped and underexplored area in all of crypto. Interest rate projects have struggled mightily to attract liquidity, and seemed forgotten about towards the end of 2022.

Crypto derivatives refer to financial contracts, such as futures and options, that derive their value from underlying assets like BTC and ETH. These contracts enable traders to speculate on or hedge their positions without having to purchase the underlying assets.

Welcome to our monthly coverage of NFTs and the metaverse. This month: Pudgy Penguins raises $9M in Seed funding, led by 1kx, as they look to expand their IP beyond static images. Nike’s .SWOOSH platform readies its genesis collection, Our Force 1, for sale. We highlight the ongoing BRC-20 token craze on the Bitcoin network, including infrastructure developments and traction metrics.

Level Finance is an oracle-based margin and spot trading decentralized exchange (DEX) that emerged following the success of GMX. Its growth has been remarkable since launching in 2023, achieving volumes that rival its largest competitor (GMX).

Imagine, for a moment, a world where crisis, conflict, and war run rampant. A world of failed institutions, corporate cynicism, and individual greed. A world where the past is brighter than the future. This may just sound like a bad dream, but for many people, and perhaps even for you, it’s no fantasy. It’s reality.