Though it may sound obvious, decentralization should always be at the very core of DeFi. A fully decentralized financial system perfectly aligns with the underlying philosophy of blockchain technology. However, the reality is that many DeFi platforms and protocols are not fully decentralized. One reason for this is the fact…

The first Massa Crew3 sprint has come to an end, marking a pivotal moment in engaging the community and gathering feedback. Here is a summary of what happened during this exciting sprint. Summary of the First Sprint On January 10th, Massa stealth-launched its Crew3 program to engage the community. A…

The first quarter of the year has started quite auspiciously. Things are looking good for the crypto markets in general and for Massa in particular. We are pleased to announce that there are 16 projects already building on the Massa testnet. And more are coming. Since the Massa team is…

What’s happened so far, what’s happening now and what’s coming around the corner What’s changed in the blockchain space during the past year? Short answer: not much! Currently, all popular Layer 1 blockchains still suffer from the so-called blockchain trilemma and an increasing lack of decentralization. At the beginning of…

Blockchain has certainly come a long way. The first ideas that led to the creation of distributed ledger technology date all the way back to the 1970s. What truly introduced blockchain tech to the public was the meteoric rise of Bitcoin. The financial crisis of 2008 proved to be the…

The path to Web3 is not an easy one. So far in 2022, we’ve seen numerous examples of hacks, exploits, phishing attacks, rug-pulls and scams. Investors dipping their toes in the world of Web3 and witnessing such a track record can feel a little hesitant. And rightfully so — security…

There’s no two ways about it, 2022 is a rough year for crypto markets and blockchain startups everywhere. The spectacular collapse of the LUNA/Terra ecosystem, followed closely by the downfall of Voyager, Celsius and 3AC was just a taste of things to come. While the true believer in crypto remained…

Massa will organize its 2nd hackathon — this time with Gotta Go Hack, a project from the EPITA IT Engineering School based in Paris — from November 18 to November 20. The Hackathon will be for engineering and computer science students. About the event EPITA is an IT engineering school…

Blockchain technology has improved tremendously over the last decade but smart-contract security can still be an issue. Smart contracts play a critical role in a blockchain when moving digital assets from one address to another. They’re also the backbone of most Web3 dapps. If a smart contract has an exploit…