Research & Insights
Data-driven crypto analysis and market notes, published by Clashware Sàrl, Lausanne.
Block-Level Access Lists: Ethereum Scaling Proposal
Learn how block-level access lists could help Ethereum process data efficiently, and why the proposal matters for rollups, validators, and developers in 2026.
Best Crypto to Buy in May 2026: Top 8 Picks
Top 8 cryptocurrency picks for May 2026 ranked by STRICT score. Covers LINK, UNI, ETH, HYPE, BTC, AAVE, GNO, and SOL with risk levels.
Best Crypto to Buy April 2026? 7 STRICT-Scored Picks
Seven cryptocurrencies ranked by StrictScore's STRICT fundamental score for April 2026, with risk levels and price context, plus sourced updates on five catalysts.
EigenCloud: Can Crypto's Verifiable Cloud Replace AWS?
EigenLayer rebranded to EigenCloud, launching verifiable compute and AI services. With $15B TVL but EIGEN down 96% from ATH, we break down what's real.
Layer 2 Tokens Lead the Recovery While Markets Bleed
While Bitcoin drops 23% and Ethereum loses 32% in Q1, Layer 2 networks process record transactions and attract institutional capital.
Synthetix V3 Bets on Ethereum L1: A DeFi Comeback Story
Synthetix deploys its V3 perpetuals on Ethereum mainnet, abandoning L2 fragmentation. With SNX surging 24%, is this the DeFi OG revival traders expected?
Ethereum Glamsterdam Timeline: H1 2026 Target Moves to Q4
The Ethereum Glamsterdam upgrade was due in H1 2026. It is still on devnet-8 in August 2026, with activation now targeted for Q4 2026. Here is what changed.
Layer 1 Comparison 2026: Ethereum Leads, Sui TVL Falls 85%
Ethereum holds 88% of TVL across seven Layer 1 chains. Solana's Alpenglow finality upgrade slipped to October; Sui's TVL fell from $2.6B to under $500M.
MegaETH Launches Feb 9: Inside the $450M Bet on Real-Time Ethereum
MegaETH promises 100,000 TPS and millisecond latency. As mainnet launches February 9, we analyze what this means for Ethereum's Layer 2 landscape.
Why 2026 Could Be the Year of Ethereum: Institutions Are All In
Standard Chartered, Fundstrat, and major institutions declare 2026 Ethereum's breakout year. Here's the data behind the bold prediction.
January 2026
Layer 2 Consolidation: Why Only 3 Rollups Will Survive 2026
21Shares report predicts most Ethereum L2s won't survive as Base, Arbitrum, and Optimism dominate. Analysis of the consolidation trend.
SEC-CFTC Cooperation 2026: How Regulatory Unity Reshapes Crypto
For the first time, SEC and CFTC work together on crypto regulation. Learn what this historic shift means for investors and sectors.
DeFi Governance Risks: Why Bull Markets Create Hidden Vulnerabilities
As DeFi TVL surges past $210 billion, governance attacks and protocol exploits are rising. Here's what investors need to know to protect their capital.
Base Leads Arbitrum in Value Secured, Needs Two Sign-Offs
L2BEAT puts Base at $11.82B in total value secured against Arbitrum's $10.11B as of 2026-08-16. Base's contracts upgrade once two bodies agree.
Ethereum Validator Queue Flips Bullish After 6 Months
Ethereum's validator entry queue has exceeded exits for the first time since June 2025, a signal that previously preceded a 100% ETH rally.
Liquid Staking 2026: Rates for Lido, Ether.fi, and Jito
Lido's stETH yield fell from 2.51% in January to 2.17% by mid-August 2026. Reported rates for Lido, Rocket Pool, Ether.fi, and Jito compared.
Ethereum's Fusaka Aftermath: How Layer 2 Fees Are Dropping 90% in 2026
Ethereum's December Fusaka upgrade slashed L2 fees by 60%. With BPO2 launching January 7, 2026, transaction costs could fall below one cent.
December 2025
Ethereum Whale Exodus: Why Smart Money Rotates to DeFi
Arthur Hayes and other whales are selling ETH and accumulating DeFi tokens. Here's what on-chain data reveals about smart money positioning.
Why Arbitrum Became the Go-To Layer 2 for Institutions in 2025
Arbitrum has emerged as the dominant Layer 2 for institutional DeFi, attracting BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, and over 1,000 projects. Here's what makes it different.