Solana: lock file version `4` was found, but this version of Cargo does not understand this lock file, perhaps Cargo needs to be updated?

Voting Platform Security Alert: Solana Lock File Version Issue with Cargo A recent error occurred while building the voting platform on Solana, revealing a potential vulnerability in the system’s locking mechanism. The issue is attributed to a mismatch between the Solana lock file version and the version of Cargo, the Rust package manager used to … Read more

Solana: How do I add priority fees to a transaction using the release candidate web3.js version?

Adding Priority Fees Using Solana Web3.js in Release Candidate As a developer using the Solana web3.js library, you are probably familiar with the concept of compute units and priority fees. However, when working with release candidates, some features may not yet be available or may require additional configuration. In this article, we will explain how … Read more

Stablecoins in Emerging Markets: Opportunities and Challenges

Stablecoins in Emerging Markets: Opportunities and Challenges The rise of cryptocurrencies has transformed the financial landscape, enabling decentralized transactions and democratizing access to international finance. However, as the global economy continues to evolve, a new asset class has emerged: stablecoins. Stablecoins are digital currencies that are pegged to a fiat currency or other widely traded … Read more

Metamask: WalletConnect mobile wallets that support custom chains

Metamask: WalletConnect Mobile Wallets with Custom Chains As a developer building applications on the Ethereum blockchain, having control over your user’s funds is crucial. One popular solution for achieving this is by using WalletConnect mobile wallets, which enable seamless interactions between your app and users’ MetaMask accounts. However, one limitation of standard WalletConnect implementations is … Read more

Ethereum: Adding instead of concatenating hashes in Merkle trees

Appending rather than concatenating hashes in Merkle trees: A security perspective As the popularity of the Ethereum blockchain continues to grow, the underlying technology remains a subject of interest among developers, researchers, and security experts. In this article, we will examine the current practice of generating Merkle trees on Ethereum, focusing on why appending hashes … Read more