What is TRON (TRX)? A Beginner’s Guide to the Blockchain Platform
TL;DR
TRON (TRX) is a blockchain platform designed to decentralize the internet by enabling fast, low-cost transactions and supporting decentralized applications (dApps).
It uses a Delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPoS) consensus mechanism, allowing 27 Super Representatives to validate transactions, ensuring speed and efficiency.
TRON's three-layer architecture—Storage, Core, and Application—enhances scalability, supporting over 1,000+ dApps and millions of transactions.
The TRON Virtual Machine ...
How to Bridge to and from Metis on Rubic: Swaps and Airdrops Explained
TL;DR
Metis is a dynamic Layer 2 ecosystem that leverages Optimistic Rollups to offload transactions from Ethereum, reducing fees and speeding up confirmations while using its native $METIS token for fees, staking, and governance.
Rubic, acting as a cross-chain aggregator, enables seamless asset transfers to and from Metis through its efficient “metis bridge” functionality.
Additionally, Rubic’s integrated swap feature ...
WETH vs ETH: What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter?
TL;DR
ETH is Ethereum's native cryptocurrency, essential for paying gas fees and running smart contracts.
WETH, or Wrapped Ethereum, is an ERC-20 token version of ETH, created for compatibility with DeFi protocols.
ETH is foundational for the blockchain, while WETH enables advanced functionalities like liquidity provision and token swaps.
To convert ETH to WETH, a smart contract locks ETH and ...
Rubic Weekly Report 02/13/2025
Let’s take a look at what we’ve accomplished so far this week!
Summary:
🐻 BeraChain Mainnet integration
🚀 Soneium Mainnet integration
Unichain Mainnet Upcoming Integration
🌍 Gainers & Losers: Token Insights on Rubic’s App
🔗 Teleswap Upcoming Integration
Development
BeraChain Mainnet Integration
Rubic has successfully integrated Berachain on Day 1 of its mainnet launch and Berachain is now live on Rubic!
Use $BERA or any other ...
Wrapped Bitcoin vs Bitcoin: What’s the Difference and Which One Should You Use?
TL;DR
Bitcoin (BTC) is the original cryptocurrency operating on its own blockchain, offering decentralization, security, and limited supply.
Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), on the other hand, is an ERC-20 token that brings Bitcoin’s value to the Ethereum ecosystem, enabling compatibility with DeFi platforms, smart contracts, and faster transactions.
While Bitcoin is ideal for secure, peer-to-peer transactions and long-term storage, WBTC ...
What Is Across Protocol? A Deep Dive by Rubic
TL;DR
Across Protocol is an intent-based cross-chain bridge that enables fast, secure, and cost-efficient value transfers across 15+ blockchain networks, including Ethereum, Polygon, and Optimism.
Its innovative architecture uses user-defined intents and a three-layered process to optimize transaction speed and efficiency.
The ACX token underpins the ecosystem, supporting governance, rewards, and transaction fees.
Across Protocol addresses challenges like liquidity fragmentation ...
Rubic Weekly Report 02/06/2025
Let’s take a look at what we’ve accomplished so far this week!
Summary:
🐻BeraChain Mainnet integration
🚀Soneium Mainnet integration
🌍 AllChains page release
🔗 Teleswap Integration
Development
BeraChain Mainnet Integration
Q5 has arrived, and Berachain is launching its Mainnet today. Rubic has begun integrating the Berachain Mainnet and expects to release it by the end of the week.
Stay tuned to our social channels for ...
What Is Chain Abstraction & And How It’s Delivering A Seamless Web3 Experience
Imagine a future where you can use cryptocurrencies as easily as regular money. You wouldn't need to understand the technical details of each blockchain or how they work…
What Is Chain Abstraction?
Let's be short. What's this article about? Chain Abstraction.
Chain abstraction is the concept of simplifying blockchain technology. Chain abstraction aims to create a user-friendly layer on ...
Rubic Weekly Report 01/30/2025
Let’s take a look at what we’ve accomplished so far this week!
Summary:
🛠 Fraxtal Blockchain Integration
🟩 Solana On-Chain Enhanced Routing
💡 Changelly Integration
🏆 $OP Rewards For Swaps With Mode Claim
Development
Fraxtal Blockchain Integration
Rubic Best Rate Finder is nearing 100 integrated chains! Our latest addition is Fraxtal – a modular L2 chain, optimized for extreme performance, next-to-nothing transaction fees, and ...
Rubic Weekly Report 01/23/2025
Let’s take a look at what we’ve accomplished so far this week!
Summary:
🛠 Morph Blockchain Integration
🟩 “All Chains” Feature Nearing Launch
🏆 $OP Rewards For Swaps With Mode
🌀 Gravity Campaign On Galxe
💚 $RBC on the Rise!
Development
1. Morph Blockchain Integration
Heard of an L2 with a scaling solution using both Optimistic and ZK roll-ups? Of course, it’s Morph! Now, this ...