Roland Guirdonan
Roland is a Public Relations & Communications guru with an immense passion for the blockchain and crypto industry. A fusion of his expertise and passion led to the dawn of Optimisus in 2020.
Articles by Roland Guirdonan
12 months ago
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Blockchain technology is still in its early stages of development, but it has the potential to revolutionize many industries. Here are some of the top blockchain projects to watch in 2023: These are just a few of the many blockchain projects that are currently in development. As the blockchain industry continues to grow, we can expect to see even more innovation and adoption in the years to come. Here are some additional details that you may want to include in your article: Despite the challenges, blockchain has the potential to revolutionize many industries. As the blockchain industry continues to grow,
12 months ago
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The metaverse has been a hot topic of discussion in recent years, with some people heralding it as the next big thing and others dismissing it as a fad. So, is the metaverse dead? It’s too early to say for sure. The metaverse is still in its early stages of development, and it’s not yet clear what form it will ultimately take. However, there are a number of factors that suggest that the metaverse may not be dead after all. First, there is a lot of interest in the metaverse from both businesses and consumers. A recent survey found that
12 months ago
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he isn’t encouraging anyone to go heavily in on crypto, even dogecoin — despite his rampant love for the token. “I’m not advising anyone to buy crypto or bet the farm on Dogecoin,” said Musk, speaking virtually at The Wall Street Journal’s CEO Council Summit in London, according to the WSJ. Musk has had a long relationship with dogecoin, having promoted it on Saturday Night Live, bought it for his son and even offered to work with its developers to make it more suitable for wider adoption. He even followed through with his commitment to
12 months ago
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Polygon (MATIC) is a layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum that aims to improve the scalability and speed of the network. It does this by using a variety of techniques, including sidechains, optimistic rollups, and zk rollups. Polygon has attracted a lot of attention from the DeFi community, and it has partnered with a number of major companies. Here are some of Polygon’s top partnerships with big companies: These are just a few of Polygon’s top partnerships with big companies. Polygon has also partnered with a number of other projects, including SushiSwap, SushiSwap, and The Sandbox. These partnerships are helping to
12 months ago
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Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, has urged caution when it comes to re-staking on Ethereum. In a blog post, Buterin said that re-staking introduces risks that could affect the safety of the network. Re-staking is a feature that allows Ethereum validators to secure other chains while still maintaining their stake on Ethereum. This can be a profitable way for validators to earn additional rewards. However, Buterin is worried that re-staking might introduce risks that could affect the safety of the Ethereum network. One of the risks that Buterin is concerned about is that re-staking could lead to a concentration
12 months ago
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In an unprecedented move, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a candidate running for the United States presidency, has announced his acceptance of Bitcoin as a form of campaign donation. Making his groundbreaking declaration at the Bitcoin 2023 conference, Kennedy Jr. expressed his belief that Bitcoin represents the ideals of democracy and freedom. By embracing cryptocurrency, he aims to harness its power and flexibility, while also leveraging its potential as a tool for both campaigning and fundraising. Kennedy Jr.’s Endorsement of the Bitcoin Industry Kennedy Jr.’s attendance at the Bitcoin conference serves as a significant endorsement of the cryptocurrency industry. It not
12 months ago
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The price of XRP, the native cryptocurrency of Ripple Labs, has surged over 20% in the past 24 hours. The surge comes after a U.S. District Court judge denied the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) motion to compel Ripple to produce documents related to the unregistered securities offering of XRP. The SEC filed a lawsuit against Ripple in December 2020, alleging that the company had raised over $1.3 billion through the sale of unregistered securities. Ripple has denied the allegations, arguing that XRP is a currency and not a security. The judge’s ruling is a major setback for the SEC’s
12 months ago
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The Shiba Inu team has announced that the SHIB Wallet preorder date will be May 29, 2023. The wallet will be available for both iOS and Android devices. The SHIB Wallet is a non-custodial wallet that will allow users to store, send, and receive SHIB and other cryptocurrencies. The wallet will also have a number of features that are designed to make it easy for users to interact with the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. The SHIB Wallet is a major milestone for the Shiba Inu ecosystem. The wallet will make it easier for users to store and use SHIB, and
1 year ago
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Gala Games, a blockchain gaming platform, has burned over $600 million worth of GALA tokens. The burn was conducted as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to reduce the supply of GALA tokens and increase their value. The burn took place on May 17, 2023. As part of the burn, Gala Games destroyed 21 billion GALA tokens. This represents approximately 10% of the total supply of GALA tokens. The burn was conducted by sending the tokens to a dead address, which means that they can never be used again. This effectively removes them from circulation, which reduces the supply of
1 year ago
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The price of XRP, the native token of Ripple Labs, jumped 8% on Thursday after a U.S. judge ruled that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) must provide more information about its case against the company. The SEC filed a lawsuit against Ripple in December 2020, alleging that the company had raised $1.3 billion through an unregistered securities offering. Ripple has denied the allegations and has been fighting the case in court. In a ruling on Thursday, U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres ordered the SEC to provide more information about how it determined that XRP is a security. The judge
1 year ago
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Terraform Labs Co-founder and CEO, Do Kwon, reportedly liquidated $2.8 million worth of cryptocurrency before being released on bail in Montenegro on Friday. Kwon and fellow executive, Han Chong-joon, were arrested in March this year, charged with possession of fake travel documents and attempting to travel with counterfeit papers. The executives were later granted bail and released for a sum of around $436,000. Sources claim that $500,000 worth of Tether (USDT) was withdrawn from a wallet believed to be Kwon’s some seven days ago. Additionally, 2.39 million Terra Luna Classic (LUNC) coins were withdrawn from a Kwon-linked wallet. South Korean
1 year ago
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In a surprising move, some of the biggest players in the crypto market are shifting massive amounts of Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, and Polygon (MATIC). According to data from the whale-tracking platform Whale Alert, these transactions have taken place during a market dip, indicating that deep-pocketed investors are seizing the opportunity to buy into the market. Whale Alert reports that $849.1 million worth of Bitcoin was moved during the past two days, with the largest transaction being a transfer of 10,000 BTC worth $269.4 million from one unknown wallet to another. Other Bitcoin transactions include transfers to B2C2 and
