The Iconist

10/23/2022

While the Blockchain Transmission Protocol (BTP) might be the ICON network’s most cutting edge interoperability solution, it’s also very much a “work in progress.” To jump start interoperability, ICON released ICON Bridge, an “early iteration” of BTP. ICON Bridge uses much of the same technology as BTP, albeit in a permissioned, centralized way.

To jump start interoperability, ICON released ICON Bridge, an "early iteration" of BTP. ICON Bridge uses much of the same technology as BTP, albeit in a permissioned, centralized way.

10/20/2022

ICON and Cosmos Hub are two blockchain networks that make interoperability a core value. Nevertheless, there are some key differences in how they go about their business.

ICON and Cosmos share many similarities, but there are some key differences in how they go about their business.

10/20/2022

Can HAVAH give the ICON blockchain network an international shot in the arm? CJ Lee, the global lead of the interchain NFT platform, certainly seems to think so.

The HAVAH interchain NFT platform will help people move their NFTs from one blockchain network to another, boosting utility and expanding business opportunities.

10/13/2022

One of the great things about DeFi is that it makes it very easy for anyone with a bit of crypto to borrow money. Likewise, we can use those loans to earn passive income in the form of interest.

One of the great things about DeFi is that it makes it very easy for anyone with a bit of crypto to borrow money. Likewise, we can use those loans to earn passive income in the form of interest.

10/13/2022

The ICON blockchain network hosts one of the most vibrant NFT ecosystems in the blockchain space, largely centered on the exceptional Craft Network marketplace. In this post, we’ll look at just a few (emphasis on few) of ICON’s leading NFT projects creating value on the network.

Let's look at just a few (emphasis on few) of ICON’s leading NFT projects creating value on the network.

10/07/2022

Many blockchain ecosystems are responding to the challenge of interoperability by developing unique interchain bridging solutions. The ICON network is no exception, with work underway on the Blockchain Transmission Protocol (BTP), its chain-agnostic, scalable, and secure interoperability protocol.

In this post, we’ll compare BTP with three similar interoperability solutions, namely Cosmos IBC, Wormhole and RenVM.

Many blockchain ecosystems are responding to the challenge of interoperability by developing unique interchain bridging solutions. Lets compare ICON's BTP with three other interoperability solutions: Cosmos IBC, Wormhole an RenVM.

10/01/2022

Work to integrate the massive Ethereum ecosystem into ICON’s Blockchain Transmission Protocol (BTP) interoperability solution is set to begin in earnest. Bringing the world’s second largest cryptocurrency network and largest smart contract network into the ICON ecosystem will open a whole new world of possibilities for both users and developers.

Work to integrate the massive Ethereum ecosystem into ICON's Blockchain Transmission Protocol (BTP) interoperability solution is set to begin in earnest.

09/26/2022

Ethereum and ICON are both robust smart contract-based blockchain networks with thriving ecosystems and passionate communities. While Ethereum might be bigger, we believe there are some things that ICON simply does better.

In this post, we'll look at three reasons why users and developers in search of an Ethereum alternative should take a look at the ICON blockchain network.

09/26/2022

We talked with the ICE team about the successful parachain bid, what ICE and SNOW offer users and developers, and what’s next for the network.

We talk with the ICE team about the successful parachain bid, what ICE and SNOW offer users and developers, and what’s next for the network.

09/17/2022

We’ll look at why you may want to digitize your art as NFTs, and then take you through the simple steps to actually do it. For the purpose of this piece, we’ll be using Craft Network, but the principles apply to many other marketplaces, such as Opensea and Rareable.

We’ll look at why you may want to digitize your art as NFTs and then take you through the simple steps to actually do it on Craft Network.

09/17/2022

We talked with ICON Foundation technical lead Eric Solomon about his work with the Dev Portal and open source development on ICON, as well as resources available to developers who want to build on ICON. We also touched on ICON’s upcoming Builder Program, an initiative aimed at bringing developers to ICON by connecting available resources in the ecosystem.

We talked with Eric Solomon about his work with the Dev Portal and open source development on ICON, as well as resources available to developers who want to build on ICON.

09/07/2022

Let's learn how to swap digital assets on Balance’s decentralized exchange. We’ll also explore why decentralized exchanges represent such an innovative approach to crypto trading.


https://theicon.ist/2022/09/07/trading-crypto-made-easy-on-balanced/

Let's learn how to swap digital assets on Balance’s decentralized exchange. We’ll also explore why decentralized exchanges represent such an innovative approach to crypto trading.

08/23/2022

Vetokens rectify some of the weaknesses of traditional governance tokens by locking up tokens for longer periods of time in return for additional governing power and other benefits.

We’ll explain what vetokens are and how they work, and look at two of ICON’s leading examples: OMM’s bOMM and Balanced’s upcoming bBALN.



https://theicon.ist/2022/08/18/boost-your-rewards-and-voting-power-with-boosted-tokens/

We explain what vetokens are and how they work, and look at two of ICON’s leading examples: OMM's bOMM and Balanced's upcoming bBALN.

08/23/2022

ICON has a rich gaming ecosystem that’s growing day-by-day. From space exploration strategy games to decentralized casinos, gamers will find their proverbial jam on ICON.



https://theicon.ist/2022/08/16/gaming-for-fun-and-profit-on-icon/

ICON has a rich gaming ecosystem that’s growing day-by-day. From space exploration strategy games to decentralized casinos, gamers will find their proverbial jam on ICON.

07/11/2022

The ICON Foundation has released its development update for June. Let's take a look at what the ICON team managed to accomplish over the last month.

https://theicon.ist/2022/07/09/icon-development-update-for-june-released/

The ICON Foundation has released its development update for June. Let's take a look at what the ICON team managed to accomplish over the last month.

07/10/2022

Learn how to trade cryptocurrency on Balanced, ICON’s decentralized exchange. This article is part of an ‘ICON DeFi’ series introducing all of the apps in the ICON DeFi ecosystem.


https://theicon.ist/2022/07/08/an-introduction-to-balanced-icons-decentralized-exchange/

Learn how to trade cryptocurrency on Balanced, ICON’s decentralized exchange. This article is part of an ‘ICON DeFi’ series introducing all of the apps in the ICON DeFi ecosystem.

07/10/2022

ICON strategy head, Lydia Labs co-founder and Balanced early contributor Scott Smiley discusses ICON’s DeFi scene, Balanced’s recent upgrades, BTP and what makes ICON a great network to build on.

https://theicon.ist/2022/07/08/talking-defi-and-btp-with-scott-smiley-icon-strategy-head/

ICON strategy head, Lydia Labs co-founder and Balanced early contributor Scott Smiley discusses ICON’s DeFi scene, Balanced’s recent upgrades, BTP and what makes ICON a great network to build on.

07/07/2022

ICON is steadily building out its metaverse ecosystem. Indeed, with its speed, security, low gas fees and ease of use, ICON provides the perfect environment for aspiring metaverse developers to build flourishing digital worlds of their own.

https://theicon.ist/2022/07/07/easy-supportive-and-cheap-why-icon-is-great-for-the-metaverse/

ICON is steadily building out its metaverse ecosystem. Indeed, with its speed, security, low gas fees and ease of use, ICON provides the perfect environment for aspiring metaverse developers to build flourishing digital worlds of their own.

07/07/2022

The ICON Foundation’s Min Kim recently sat down for the latest in his AMA sessions. He spent much of the session discussing ICON Bridge, the centralized “BTP lite” solution released while developers work out the kinks in BTP, as well as BTP itself.

https://theicon.ist/2022/07/06/min-kim-talks-icon-bridge-btp/

The ICON Foundation’s Min Kim recently sat down for the latest in his AMA sessions. He spent much of the session discussing ICON Bridge, the centralized “BTP lite” solution released while developers work out the kinks in BTP, as well as BTP itself.

07/03/2022

One of the ICON ecosystem’s biggest GameFi projects has taken a major decision in the wake of the recent hack of Harmony’s bridging solution.


https://theicon.ist/2022/07/03/wonder-game-migrating-to-polygon/

One of the ICON ecosystem's biggest GameFi projects has taken a major decision in the wake of the recent hack of Harmony's bridging solution.

07/03/2022

ICONLOOP has apparently been getting lots of inquiries about Parameta, its recently unveiled blockchain framework. So many, in fact, that ICONLOOP has written a series of posts getting into the details of the project.


https://theicon.ist/2022/06/30/all-about-parameta-part-1/

ICONLOOP has apparently been getting lots of inquiries about Parameta, its recently unveiled blockchain framework. So many, in fact, that ICONLOOP has written a series of posts getting into the details of the project.

06/30/2022

The interchain entertainment platform HAVAH has signed a deal with the Korea-based E2E (Experience to Earn) metaverse Aniverse. Under the deal, users will be able to use Aniverse’s popular Larva PFP NFTs on the HAVAH platform.


https://theicon.ist/2022/06/30/aniverse-deal-brings-larva-to-havah/

The interchain entertainment platform HAVAH has signed a deal with the Korea-based E2E (Experience to Earn) metaverse Aniverse. Under the deal, users will be able to use Aniverse's popular Larva PFP NFTs on the HAVAH platform.

06/30/2022

Voting for Round 14 of the CPS has begun. So let’s take a look at who is asking for how much to do what.


https://theicon.ist/2022/06/28/cps-round-14-the-proposals/

Voting for Round 14 of the CPS has begun. So let’s take a look at who is asking for how much to do what.

06/28/2022

Unlike existing centralized ID verification methods that depend on third party institutions or service providers that end up in control of private data, DID relies on no central systems, giving individuals complete control over their own data.


https://theicon.ist/2022/06/27/breaking-down-did/

Unlike existing centralized ID verification methods that depend on third party institutions or service providers that end up in control of private data, DID relies on no central systems, giving individuals complete control over their own data. This could make self-sovereign identity a reality.

06/28/2022

Bridge solutions have been the target of several high-profile hacks recently — see here and here, for example. This raises the question, will BTP be any safer when it launches?


https://theicon.ist/2022/06/25/is-btp-the-safer-bridging-option/

Bridge solutions have been the target of several high-profile hacks recently — see here and here, for example. This raises the question, will BTP be any safer when it launches?

06/24/2022

The Craft Network has released its first roadmap update in, well, awhile. But it’s a goodie, so let us summarize what ICON’s biggest NFT market has been up to.


https://theicon.ist/2022/06/23/craft-builds-an-even-better-nft-marketplace/

06/23/2022

Discussions have been launched to legislate measures to prevent a recurrence of the LUNA disaster. Korean IT news website EDaily reported that POSTECH’s Center for Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Research (CCBR) and Block Chain & Law convened a forum in Seoul on Wednesday to discuss regulatory improvements for digital assets.

https://theicon.ist/2022/06/22/korean-crypto-space-discusses-ways-to-prevent-the-next-luna/

06/23/2022

Broof gets another use case at the Jeju International Tourism Marathon, while ICX gets listed on major exchange KuCoin.


https://theicon.ist/2022/06/22/broof-in-jeju-icon-on-kucoin/