Decentralised Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) use blockchain and token incentives to crowdsource telecom, AI, energy, and cloud infrastructure. With 13M+ daily devices and a projected $3.5T opportunity by 2028 (via the World Economic Forum), DePIN is shifting infrastructure from corporate-owned to community-built.

Inflationary cryptocurrencies like Dogecoin increase supply over time to boost liquidity and network activity. Deflationary assets like Bitcoin limit or reduce supply to create scarcity and support long-term value. Understanding inflationary vs. deflationary crypto helps investors choose between utility and store-of-value potential.

Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) enhance blockchain privacy and scalability by verifying transactions without revealing data. Compare zk-SNARKs, used by Zcash, and zk-STARKs, powering StarkNet, in efficiency, security, and quantum resistance.

From 20 - 24 February 2026, refer friends to VALR and take part in a community-focused rewards campaign. Verified referrals can earn from a $1,250 reward pool, and one randomly selected new referral stands the chance to earn a $250 crypto reward for trading above the required amount.

VALR, Africa’s largest crypto exchange by trade volume, highlighted accelerating crypto adoption at the Africa Tech Summit. With rising inflation and high remittance costs driving demand, Sub-Saharan Africa saw 52% year-over-year crypto growth, according to Chainalysis, positioning the continent as a global leader in real-world digital asset innovation.

Learn how to identify crypto bull runs, track market cycles, and use key indicators to invest smarter in Bitcoin and altcoins.

Permissionless (Bitcoin, Ethereum): Open access, no approval. Decentralized, transparent, pseudonymous, trustless. Powers DeFi, NFTs, crypto. Slower but censorship-resistant.Permissioned (Hyperledger, Corda): Restricted/KYC access. Fast, private, scalable, regulation-friendly. Built for enterprise (supply chain, banking, healthcare). Less decentralized.

Blockchain oracles connect smart contracts to real-world data, enabling DeFi price feeds, insurance payouts, and cross-chain operations. Decentralised oracle networks prevent single points of failure, making on-chain apps more secure and reliable.

Web3 digital identity replaces fragile, centralized logins with self-sovereign IDs using Decentralised Identifiers (DIDs) and Verifiable Credentials (VCs). This user-controlled model boosts privacy, reduces data breaches, and enables secure, passwordless verification across platforms. As digital identity becomes essential worldwide, decentralised identity offers a safer, more inclusive future.

The Cantillon Effect shows how money creation benefits those closest to the source, driving asset inflation while wages lag. Bitcoin’s capped supply and decentralized issuance offer a fairer alternative, while stablecoins provide global access to stronger currencies.

On-chain vs. off-chain transactions define how blockchains balance security, speed, and cost. On-chain data is recorded directly on the blockchain for maximum trust, while off-chain solutions process transactions externally to improve scalability and efficiency.

VALR is South Africa’s largest FSCA-licensed crypto exchange, making it easy to buy, sell, save, earn, and pay with crypto. CEO Farzam Ehsani explains how crypto is the next evolution of money and how VALR is building a more inclusive, global financial system.

Blockchain upgrades can lead to a fork, a split in the network. A hard fork creates a new chain and often a new coin, while a soft fork updates the protocol without splitting the blockchain. Learn how forks work, why they happen, and what they mean for your crypto holdings.

Explore how social tokens (SocialFi) are transforming the creator economy. From Gravity (G) to DESO and Steem (STEEM), these blockchain assets let creators monetise directly, engage fans, and build decentralised communities in Web3.

Crypto structured products make crypto investing simpler by bundling multiple digital assets into one diversified investment. They offer easy, passive exposure to major cryptocurrencies, helping investors manage risk, diversify portfolios, and access professional strategies without managing individual coins.

Crypto prediction markets turn opinions into tradeable assets, letting users buy and sell shares on outcomes like elections, Bitcoin prices, and economic events. By aggregating real-money sentiment on decentralised platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi, these markets often outperform traditional polls and are emerging as a powerful tool for forecasting in 2026.

Privacy coins are outperforming the wider crypto market, with the sector reaching a $19 billion market cap in November 2025. Assets like Zcash, Monero, and Dash have seen strong gains, driving renewed interest in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. This guide highlights the top privacy coins for 2025, how they work, and the key risks and regulations investors should consider.

Badi, VALR’s Chief Product Officer, shares how the company is scaling crypto products for over one million users and 1,800+ institutions—balancing simplicity, advanced trading tools, and regulated financial infrastructure to help revolutionise global finance.

Discover the best times to trade crypto in Philippines. Learn how market overlaps impact liquidity, volatility, and spreads, and time your trades for maximum impact.

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