DeFi Correspondent — L2s, MEV, restaking, yield
EIP-7702 lets any Ethereum wallet borrow smart-contract powers without changing its address. Here is how it works, who is shipping it, and…
Bitcoin's electricity use has climbed past 190 TWh, yet its low-carbon share keeps rising. Here is what actually powers proof-of-work and proof-of-stake…
Bitcoin's hashrate and Ethereum's staked ETH are both growing, but they buy network security through very different economics. Here is what each…
Bitcoin mining margins in 2026 hinge on power strategy, not just chip efficiency. Demand response credits, flared gas, and sovereign power deals…
EigenLayer rebranded into EigenCloud and now sells verifiable compute for AI agents, not just AVS security. Here is what EigenCompute does, and…
Fees and licenses get compared constantly, but almost nobody asks who actually answers when a withdrawal stalls. Here is how the four…
EigenLayer's EIGEN token unlocks again on August 1, yet its two biggest rivals still do not have one. Here is why Symbiotic…
Prime brokerage, bank charters and OTC desks now separate Coinbase, Binance, Kraken and OKX more than fees do. Here is how their…
EigenLayer's new ELIP-018 proposal tackles restaking's least-discussed problem: exiting. Here is how withdrawal mechanics compare across EigenLayer, Babylon and SSV in 2026.
Form 1099-DA is now live, and Coinbase, Binance, Kraken, and OKX handle the paperwork very differently. Here is what each exchange actually…
