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Ilan Hazan

Ilan Hazan

Ilan is co-founder and CPO of Decrypt, based in Paris. He previously co-founded LitePaper.

Stories by Ilan Hazan

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    What Is GameStop and the GME Phenomenon? How the Meme Stock Craze Unfolded

    In January 2021, video game retailer GameStop (GME) became the center of an unprecedented stock market phenomenon, as GME stock prices skyrocketed due to a massive short squeeze sparked by retail traders on Reddit’s r/WallStreetBets forum. Here's what you need to know about GameStop and the GME saga. What is GameStop? GameStop is an American video game, consumer electronics, and gaming merchandise retailer. Founded in 1984 as Babbage's in Dallas, Texas, GameStop grew to become a major player in...

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    Ethereum’s Dencun Upgrade: Technical Overview and Potential Market Impact

    Looking to improve your understanding of Ethereum? Take Decrypt’s Getting Started With Ethereum Course and earn your free on-chain certificate! Ethereum, the leading proof-of-stake blockchain, is undergoing a significant upgrade known as Dencun, adding a new feature called “proto-danksharding.” This article provides an explanation of the Dencun upgrade, exploring its technical components, development stages, and its potential impact on the Ethereum network's transaction capacity and cost efficie...

  • Rug Radio, Decrypt Chart Path to Establishing a Decentralized Media Ecosystem

    Decrypt and Rug Radio are excited to announce our plan to build the world’s largest decentralized media network. Our mission is to craft an ecosystem that equitably benefits content creators and consumers alike, ensuring that every interaction enhances the collective value of our network. Our 12-Month Vision Our strategy for the upcoming year is structured around three key areas: Infrastructure Development: Establishing the foundational pillars of our decentralized network. Consumer Application...

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    4 min read
    Ilan Hazan, gman

  • Blast Layer-2 Solution: Enhancing Ethereum's Scalability and Yield

    Blast, an Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution, aims to address the Ethereum network's scalability challenges. It has attracted significant interest by securing a total value locked (TVL) of over $1.4 billion and fostering a growing ecosystem of applications and users. Blast differentiates itself with features including native yields for ETH and stablecoins, facilitated by auto-rebasing mechanisms and collaborations with real-world asset protocols. Blast’s testnet went live in January 2024 ahead o...

  • Farcaster Explained: The Blockchain-Powered Decentralized Social Media Protocol

    Farcaster is a decentralized social media protocol built with a focus on interoperability, user autonomy, and privacy. Leveraging blockchain technology, it aims to solve the prevalent issues of censorship, privacy breaches, and centralization that plague traditional social media platforms. But what sets Farcaster apart in the crowded space of decentralized applications (dapps)? (Video by Rug Radio Creator Benjamin White.) Technical underpinnings Blockchain Basis: At its core, Farcaster runs on...

  • The Bitcoin Power Law: A Mathematical Approach to Predicting Bitcoin's Price

    The Bitcoin Power Law is a predictive model developed to forecast the future price of Bitcoin. Created by Giovanni Santostasi, a former physics professor, the model purports to use mathematical and scientific principles to map out Bitcoin's price trajectory on a log-log scale. This guide aims to explain the foundations of the Bitcoin Power Law, its predictions, and its implications in the world of cryptocurrency. Understanding the Power Law A power law is a mathematical relationship where one qu...

  • What Is Solana Hunger Games? Bridging AR and Crypto in the Gaming Experience

    The Solana Hunger Games, created by game studio GG.zip, is a novel gaming concept that merges augmented reality (AR) with cryptocurrency elements, set to officially launch in Spring. In this guide, we’ll explore an overview of the game, its mechanics, and how it’s been received by Solana fans and the wider crypto community. Overview (Video by Rug Radio Creator AshleyDCan. Disclosure: Ashley holds SOL.) GG.zip's launch of the Solana Hunger Games in early access quickly captured the attention of...

  • What Is Jupiter (JUP)? What You Need to Know About Its Airdrop on Solana

    The Jupiter (JUP) token launch on Solana is an upcoming event within the cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. Jupiter, a decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator, is set to distribute the JUP token on January 31, with claims opening at 10am ET. This distribution is part of a broader strategy to integrate the token within the Solana ecosystem. (Video by Rug Radio Creator AshleyDCan. Disclosure: Ashley holds ETH, SOL, and JUP.) Eligibility and Distribution Strategy The JUP airdr...

  • NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are cryptographically unique digital assets. Image: Decrypt

    Beginner's Guide to NFTs: What Are Non-Fungible Tokens?

    Cryptocurrencies, utility tokens, security tokens, privacy tokens… digital assets and their classifications are multiplying and evolving right alongside cryptographic and blockchain technology. Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are one of the fastest-growing sectors in the crypto industry. In this guide, we explore what they are, how they work, and how they're being used. What are non-fungible tokens? Non-fungible tokens are digital assets that contain identifying information recorded in smart contract...

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    7 min read
    Ilan Hazan

  • Crypto Aid Israel Passes $185K in Donations as 30+ Web3 Companies Join The Emergency Relief Initiative

    Tel Aviv, Israel - 19.10.23 - Crypto Aid Israel, a collective of local leaders in the crypto space, is pleased to report substantial progress in our mission to support Israelis affected by the ongoing wave of Hamas terrorism. The community-backed initiative has raised over $185,000 USD (approximately 700,000 NIS), representing a testament to the solidarity and collective power of the Web3 and crypto community.   Furthermore, over 30 companies have rallied to support our cause, with notable parti...

  • Local Web3 Community Launches 'Crypto Aid Israel' for Displaced Citizens

    Tel Aviv, Israel, October 9th, 2023 - Following the ongoing attacks against Israel, a collective of local leaders in the crypto space have joined together ​​to establish Crypto Aid Israel to raise funds for displaced citizens in need of humanitarian aid.   With over 4,000 rockets shot at Israel, Hamas terrorists infiltrated communities along the Gaza Strip, combined with an assault by dozens of gunmen who infiltrated the border town of Sderot and other communities, clashing with troops of the Is...