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Special Report: Innovations in Blockchain

Articles

Global

The Future of Blockchain and Its Global Impact

The Future of Blockchain: Advancements and Their Impact on Global Industries

Crypto, Blockchain & Web3

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Top 5 Most Funded Crypto Startups for H1 2024

A Closer Look at the Top 5 Most Funded Crypto Startups for H1 2024

Can Blockchain-Based DID End Identity Theft?

Can Decentralized Identity (DID) Systems Built with Blockchain Help Us Say Goodbye to Identity Theft?

AI x Blockchain Case Studies: Akash, Gensyn, Bittensor

The Convergence of AI and Blockchain Technology: The Projects Shaping the Future

The Convergence of AI and Blockchain Technology: Overview

Why use DePIN?: Centralized Infrastructure vs DePIN

Why DePIN Could Be the Next Big Thing in Infrastructure

Why Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) Could Be the Next Big Thing in Infrastructure

Unlocking New Dimensions: Restaking's Impact on Crypto Security

Unlocking New Dimensions: Restaking’s Role in Advancing Crypto Security and Market Reach

Top Innovations in Blockchain 2024: Redefining Boundaries

Innovations In Blockchain Redefining Boundaries: Key Innovations Driving The Blockchain Revolution Forward

June 2024 - Top 5 Funded Startups in MENAPT

The Top 5 Funded Startups in MENAPT in June 2024

Startup

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Infobytes

GenAI Enterprise 2025: Top Use Cases – Quick Infobyte

HITL Out, Expertise In: GenAI Use Cases Evolve in 2025

Crypto Investment Trends 2025 – In-Depth Analysis | Lucidity Insights

Meme Coins vs AI? What Q1 Revealed About Crypto Investment Trends 2025

Crypto Fundraising Q4 2024 vs Q4 2023

Crypto Fundraising Deal Value and Count (Q4 2024 vs Q4 2023)

Global Crypto VC Investment Q1 2019 - Q3 2024

Global Crypto VC Investment Q1 2019 - Q3 2024 (US$ Billion and Deal Count)

Crypto Fundraising in Q3 2024 vs Q3 2023

Global Crypto Fundraising Surges to $2.71 Billion in Q3 2024 vs Q3 2023

AI Startups Average 7 Years to Exit

AI Startups Average 7 Years to Exit, Outpacing Peers by 6 Years

Two-Thirds of Top Tech IPOs Held or Gained Value

Two-Thirds of 15 Top Tech IPOs have Held or Gained Value

Entrepreneurship

OpenRank Protocol: Karma3 Labs’ Reputation Stack

Differences Between the Different Eras of Internet Identity

Navigating the Eras of Internet Identity: Centralized vs. Decentralized

16 Categories of Web3 Identity Landscape, Jan 2023

The 16 Categories of Web3 Identity Landscape (as of January 2023)

How DIDs Work

Centralized Infrastructure vs DePIN

Stolen Record from Breaches and Hack (Millions, 2004-2023)

Annual Stolen Record from Breaches and Hack in Million 2004-2023

GPU Price Comparison

GPU Price Comparison (as of February 2024)

Fetch.ai Price Chart May 2023 to April 2024 (in $USD)

Architectural Underpinnings and Operational Mechanics

Top 20 Depin Project by Market Cap in USD Mil

Top 20 Depin Project by Market Cap (in US $ Million)

DePIN Economic Flywheel

Bittensor Inference Process

6 Common Categories in Depin

Value Locked in Global Liquid Staking, in $ Billion

Value Locked in Global Liquid Staking, (in US $ Billion)

Value Locked Per Category Within Global Defi Landscape, in $ Billion

Value Locked Per Category Within Global Defi Landscape (in US $ Billion)

How Staking and Restaking Work on Ethereum

How Staking and Restaking Actually Work on Ethereum

DePIN Market Cap by Category, in $ Million

DePIN Market Cap by Category (in US $ Million)

EigenLayer Total Value Locked since Inception, in $ Billion

EigenLayer Total Value Locked since Inception (in US $ Billion)

Top 10 Reported Data Breaches and Hacks

Top 10 Most Funded Blockchain Infrastructure Projects

The Top 10 Most Funded Blockchain Infrastructure Projects

Crypto Training Price Comparison (as of February 2024)

Training Price Comparison (as of February 2024)

The All-Time Top 8 Most Funded Depin Projects (in US $ Million)

All-Time Top 8 Most Funded Depin Projects (in US $ Million)

Decentralized Identity Market Size (2018-2030)

Decentralized Identity Market Size, by Region, 2018-2030 (USD Million)

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Saudi Arabia’s Electric Mobility Evolution

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Middle East And Africa Gaming Market Report 2025 | Lucidity Insights

Middle East & Africa Gaming Review 2025

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Mini Report 2025: MEAPT PropTech Review 2024

MEAPT PropTech Review 2024

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Special Report: The State of Fintech in the Middle East

The State of Fintech in the Middle East

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Dubai Green Future: Powered by Renewable Energy 2024 Report

Dubai’s Green Future: Powered by Renewable Energy

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Top Blockchain Innovations in 2024 | Lucidity Insights

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To Your Doorstep: The Future of Food Delivery in Saudi Arabia

The Future of Food Delivery in Saudi Arabia

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Special Report: Investing in Egypt’s Startup Ecosystem in 2024

Investing in Egypt’s Startup Ecosystem

Special Report "The Business of Impact Investing in 2023"

The Business of Impact Investing in 2023

Special Report: "Exploring MENA Healthtech Business"

The Business of Healthtech in MENA

HealthTech

Special Report: "Sustainable International Trade for a Resilient Future"

Sustainable International Trade for a Resilient Future

Special Report: The State of the Electric Vehicle Revolution 2023

The State of the Electric Vehicle Revolution 2023

Special Report: Foodtech in MENA, How Innovation is Transforming the Culinary Landscape

The Growing Business of Foodtech

Special Report: "Opportunities in Web3"

Opportunities in Web3

Dubai's Venture Capital Ecosystem | Special Report

Dubai's Venture Capital Ecosystem

The Future of Fintech in Africa

Diriyah and Saudi's the Giga Projects | Special Report

Diriyah and the Giga Projects: Defining the New Saudi Arabia

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The Evolution of the KSA Startup Ecosystem: A Deep Dive into Growth and Innovation (2010-2022)

The Evolution of Saudi Arabia Startup Ecosystem 2010-2022

Dubai's Digital Economy and Startup Ecosystem | Special Report

Dubai’s Digital Economy and Its Expanding Startup Ecosystem

MENA's M&A Landscape 2017-2022: A Comprehensive Review

The Middle East & North Africa’s M&A Landscape 2017-2022

<p>Discover the transformative power of blockchain technology in our report, &quot;Innovations in Blockchain.&quot; This in-depth analysis explores how groundbreaking advancements are reshaping traditional industries and advancing Web3.&nbsp;</p>

<ul>
	<li>Delve into the revolutionary concept of restaking with platforms like EigenLayer, fundamentally altering blockchain economics by boosting asset security and liquidity.</li>
	<li>Understand how decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN), exemplified by Fetch.AI, are decentralizing infrastructure management and optimizing efficiencies in sectors like telecommunications, energy, and transportation.</li>
	<li>Explore the convergence of AI and blockchain through projects like Fraction.AI, which uses blockchain to create high-quality annotated datasets for AI training, ensuring data integrity and reducing biases.</li>
	<li>Learn about advancements in decentralized identity systems (DID) with initiatives like Verax and Karma3 Labs, revolutionizing trust in a decentralized ecosystem.</li>
</ul>

<p>Whether you&#39;re an investor, entrepreneur, or tech enthusiast, &quot;Innovations in Blockchain&quot; provides a compelling view of the latest narratives driving blockchain advancements. Dive into this report to understand how blockchain is transforming industries and fostering a more secure, efficient, and innovative future.</p>

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Spotlights

United States

Verax: A Web3 Tool Empowering Trust with Community Ownership

Verax Redefining Trust in the Web3 Era: 8 Things That Happen When a Feature Becomes a Community Tool

Fraction AI: Blockchain-Driven Annotated Data Solutions

Fraction AI: Pioneering Annotated Data Solutions through Blockchain

The Pioneering Vision of OpenRank Protocol

Redefining Trust in Web3: The Pioneering Vision of OpenRank Protocol

Fetch AI: Decentralized AI Agents Powering Digital Economies

Fetch AI: Redefining the Digital Economy through Decentralized AI Agents and Blockchain Integration

Videos

Restaking Explained: EigenLayer's Rise from $1B to $14B

(Restaking Explained) From $1B to $14B in 2024: The EigenLayer's Phenomenon

Top Funded Crypto Projects of H1 2024

Crypto Funding 2024: Top Projects and Key Trends of H1 2024

Unlocking Blockchain Innovations: Protecting Your Digital Future

Keeping Up with the Unstoppable Blockchain Revolution