Blockchain and Web3 Insights

Bitcoin processes blocks every ten minutes on average while DeFi liquidations on Ethereum occur within seconds. This analysis examines whether Bitcoin can realistically sustain permissionless liquidation systems, from current sidechain experiments to upcoming proposals like OP_CAT and OP_CTV, and the challenges that remain.

Autonomous agents are moving from theory to practice in crypto. They now handle wallet interactions, lending positions, and asset transfers without constant human input. Supporters see speed and efficiency, while skeptics warn that one coding flaw could drain funds with no recovery. This article examines what these agents are doing today, how users are responding, and the guardrails needed before wider adoption.

Blockchain analytics has moved from niche software to a central tool for global finance. By turning open ledgers into live compliance dashboards, firms like Chainalysis, Elliptic, and TRM Labs are now as vital to oversight as banks once were. With tokenized treasuries and money market funds on the rise, these platforms are shaping how trust and regulation meet on-chain.

Bitcoin’s ownership is changing in ways few people notice. Large ETFs now hold over a million coins, while governments and top wallets control a sizable share. At the same time, smaller holders and self-custody wallets are quietly growing. This article breaks down who actually owns Bitcoin today, what the numbers reveal, and why these trends matter for adoption, liquidity, and influence.