Nansen Blog

May 23, 2025

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Tokenized securities are digital representations of traditional financial assets like stocks, bonds, or real estate, issued on blockchain networks to offer benefits such as fractional ownership, 24/7 trading, and greater transparency. While they enhance access and efficiency in investing, they must comply with existing securities regulations and carry unique risks like regulatory uncertainty, technical vulnerabilities, and liquidity challenges.

May 22, 2025

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Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to maintain a stable value by pegging to assets like the US dollar, offering the benefits of blockchain without the volatility of traditional crypto assets. They come in various forms—fiat-backed, crypto-backed, algorithmic, and commodity-backed—and are used for trading stability, DeFi participation, and yield farming, though they still carry risks like regulatory uncertainty and de-pegging.

May 22, 2025

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Creating a memecoin involves selecting a blockchain, developing a concept, and using platforms like Pump.Fun to generate the token without coding, followed by liquidity provision and community engagement to build traction. While increasingly accessible, memecoin creation carries risks such as market volatility and regulatory uncertainty, requiring clear intentions, transparency, and trust-building for long-term viability.

May 21, 2025

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Tokenization is a security technology that replaces sensitive data with non-sensitive tokens, enabling secure transactions without exposing actual information, which is especially crucial for online payments and digital wallets. It also facilitates the creation of tradable digital assets on blockchains, allowing fractional ownership and access to traditionally illiquid markets while safeguarding data across sectors like finance, healthcare, and intellectual property.

May 21, 2025

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The $TRUMP memecoin dinner is an exclusive, invitation-only event, allowing access only to holders of at least 10,000 $TRUMP tokens, who must also complete wallet and identity verification. This pioneering event blends cryptocurrency with political fundraising, raising questions about regulatory implications while showcasing a novel use of tokenized access to high-profile political figures.

May 20, 2025

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Symbiotic Protocol is a decentralized security infrastructure that enables new and existing blockchains to share validator resources through a permissionless restaking mechanism. By pooling economic security and allowing validators to secure multiple networks simultaneously, it eliminates the traditional “cold start” problem and provides immediate, scalable security to emerging blockchain ecosystems.

May 19, 2025

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Learn how to stake IOTA with our comprehensive IOTA staking guide. IOTA stands apart from traditional blockchains through its unique architecture called the Tangle—a directed acyclic graph (DAG) that enables feeless, scalable transactions. ‍

May 19, 2025

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Learn how to stake OM with our Mantra staking guide. Discover the best ways to buy OM tokens, step-by-step staking instructions, and how to maximize your rewards by staking with Nansen.

May 16, 2025

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Learn how Internet Capital Markets tokens — the new crypto meta — are offering are reshaping crypto meta investing.

May 16, 2025

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Kelp DAO is a liquid restaking protocol on Ethereum that lets users maximize staking yields by converting their liquid staking tokens (like stETH or rETH) into rsETH, enabling simultaneous rewards from Ethereum staking and EigenLayer services. Through features like Gain Vaults and broad DeFi integrations, Kelp DAO offers enhanced capital efficiency and accessibility for staking while maintaining user liquidity.