The Newly Revamped Blocto Token ($BLT) Has Arrived

Attention Bloctopians! We have some very thrilling news for you today: Prepare to be amazed as we unveil the metamorphosis of the Blocto Token ($BLT)! Buckle up for an exhilarating journey as we delve into the realm of our token’s history, design, and branding, aimed at catapulting $BLT to new heights of recognition.  After careful consideration regarding the color of the token logo and its visual consistency with the rest of the ecosystem, our visual team decided to make these…

EcosystemJune 2, 2023

3 Key Benefits of ERC-4337: Why Developers Should Care

Are you tired of sifting through countless Ethereum proposals and standards to find the one that actually makes a difference? Look no further than Ethereum standard ERC-4337. This revolutionary protocol provides developers with a range of benefits that can take your blockchain development to the next level. In this article, we'll discuss the three main benefits of ERC-4337 for developers and why you should care. Introduction ERC-4337 is an Ethereum standard that implements account abstraction for traditional EOA wallets, which…

EducationMay 29, 2023

Understanding Ethereum’s ERC-4337 & Account Abstraction: What You Need To Know

As a developer in the blockchain space, you've probably heard of Ethereum's ERC-4337 and account abstraction. But how much do you know about them and their benefits for the Ethereum ecosystem? In this article, we'll dive into the details of ERC-4337 and account abstraction, then explain why they are important for developers in the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) ecosystem. Whether you're a seasoned Ethereum developer or just starting out, understanding these concepts will help you build exponentially more efficient and…

EducationMay 18, 2023

Smart contract wallet is the future, and Blocto is the hidden gem

ERC-4337 and account abstraction will unlock the full potential of smart contract wallet, and Blocto has been an account abstraction wallet since 2019 Guest post by: ENDGAME DAO What’s a wallet and why should I care? To recap, everyone has an on-chain "public key" visible to all, which is like your account. Whenever a public key is created, there’s a private key linked to it. Only the private key holder can sign transactions as the signer to move assets tied…

EducationMay 12, 2023

Crafting the Ultimate Web3 Wallet

Web3 is a rapidly developing technology with numerous speculations surrounding the future direction of its ecosystem. Undeniably, this innovation is poised to disrupt various sectors, including finance, governance, entertainment, and social networking. As Web3 continues to permeate mainstream consciousness, it is anticipated that within a decade, it will become an integral part of the daily lives of average users. As a fundamental component of the Web3 experience, wallets are poised to assume a significant role in people’s lives. However, the…

EcosystemApril 20, 2023

The Hottest Polygon NFTs Right Now

Get started on your collection with Blocto Wallet! Got your eyes glued to the Polygon prize? Here’s the latest and greatest NFT collections that are making tons of buzz on Polygon! Voxies Just like in our recent roundup of the hottest Aptos, Flow, and Polygon NFTs, Voxies is still reigning supreme when it comes to Polygon NFTs. These are “cute, lovable and collectible 3D voxel buddies” — of which there are only 10k in existence. The unique NFTs are also fully integrated with…

EcosystemApril 20, 2023

Polygon Games to Try

Check out these top game projects bringing the heat to Polygon! Get ready for GameFi! It’s a fun new avenue for Web3 users, native and newbie alike. Since it’s relatively new, things are constantly changing and innovating. Sounds exciting right? Brush up on the basics with our beginner’s guide to GameFi, where we explored the fundamentals of GameFi and covered the key elements creating this new ecosystem. When you’re clued up, start exploring the possibilities that GameFi brings with these popular…

EcosystemApril 20, 2023

Polygon vs. Ethereum

Polygon and Ethereum are more related than they are different. If you think about it, Polygon is Ethereum’s offspring, and it’s known as a layer 2 scaling solution (but it’s not the only one). The million-dollar question is whether Polygon retains Ethereum’s exceptional security, decentralization, or smart contract functionalities. Well, Polygon design compromised on security, the extent by which some Ethereum-based apps run on it, and other limitations bog it down. Why was Polygon created? Ethereum and other blockchain developers face a challenge…

EcosystemApril 20, 2023

ETHTaipei 2023: The Future of Ethereum and Blockchain

Taipei, Taiwan — ETHTaipei, the highly anticipated Taipei Ethereum Developer Conference is set to take place at the POPOP Taipei from April 21–25, which is expected to attract over 800 participants. This five-day event will feature a three-day hackathon and a two-day conference that will focus on Ethereum, ZK, DeFi, and security topics. On the first day of the conference (April 24th), Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin will serve as the opening keynote speaker, sharing his vision and outlook for the future…

EcosystemApril 20, 2023

2022 Blocto Yearly Report

The Past and Future of Blocto While the market has been challenging in the last year, the industry remains optimistic about ongoing development and expansion. With increased participation from new players and users, novel products and ideas continue to emerge, and Blocto perceives significant potential to expand and grow. Blocto's current focus includes the ERC-4337 standard, the EVM ecosystem, and cross-platform functionalities. As a long-standing smart contract wallet, Blocto has extensive experience developing account abstraction, which aligns with the ERC-4337…

EcosystemApril 20, 2023

Blocto Now on WalletConnect!

Our new partnership gets us closer to our goal of making blockchain easy and accessible for more people. What’s WalletConnect? WalletConnect is a communications protocol for Web3 that enables wallets and dApps to connect and interact securely. With WalletConnect, Bloctopians can more easily access hundreds of new dApps and discover a myriad of new Web3 experiences! Users just have to click ‘Connect Wallet’ and log in with Blocto Wallet to start exploring. Why WalletConnect? Blocto’s mission is to make blockchain…

EcosystemMarch 22, 2023

How to Prevent NFT Theft

Although they have been around since 2014, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) only saw mainstream popularity starting in 2017. Since then, these one-of-a-kind tokenized assets stored on the blockchain have only received more attention with each passing day. The first group of NFTs to gain mainstream popularity were trading cards, but NFTs can be just about anything. We have seen everything from digital art to drawings, music, videos, trading cards, and in-game items created as NFTs.  NFTs have gone from just a…

EducationMarch 22, 2023

What Went Down at ETHDenver 2023

Team Blocto’s Hao shares his experiences at ETHDenver 2023! ETHDenver 2023 was held in the heart of the Mile High City, Denver, Colorado. We had a great time with the sunshine, blue skies, and temps that made you want to ditch your coat and stay outside all day long — a welcome change for our subtropical Taiwanese @BloctoDevs fellows, I’m sure 😛. Of course, Colorado weather can be crazy, but we didn't let a little snow or rain ruin our…

EcosystemMarch 21, 2023

BLT(APT) Community Bot is On Its Way!

The community discord bot brings more opportunities to earn. What’s BLT(APT) Bot? BLT(APT) Bot is Blocto’s official community discord bot! With its launch, some OG Bloctopians can get a chance to earn BLT (APT).  How will it work? With the first chat-to-earn bot in the Aptos Ecosystem, members of the community will be rewarded for participating. Users need only to send messages to earn BLT(APT)! Check out the rules below. Send messages in the Blocto community Each message must have…

EcosystemMarch 17, 2023

How To Use NFT Marketing for Branding

Ever since the first NFT was minted by Anil Dash and Kevin McCoy in 2014, the NFT market has been in a state of near-perpetual bloom. Although cryptocurrencies were only gaining acceptance at the time, the idea of digital media embedded in the blockchain was enough to start a revolution of its own. Artsy digital collections became the order of the day, and pieces from the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) and CryptoPunks soon took over the industry. Today, NFTs…

EcosystemEducationMarch 17, 2023

BlueMove: Your Gateway to the Top Aptos NFTs

Download Blocto Wallet and start exploring the popular Aptos NFT marketplace! Expand your Aptos NFT collection via Blocto’s partnership with BlueMove—the leading multi-chain NFT marketplace on Aptos. BlueMove has integrated Blocto SDK and Blocto Wallet to make it easier for users to collect NFTs across a broad range of aesthetics and interests. With Blocto Wallet, you can do the following: Onboard in less than 30 seconds with email login Buy and sell all kinds of NFTs on Aptos and Sui…

EcosystemMarch 15, 2023

Win Big on Raiders Rumble by Bloxmith with Blocto

Raiders Rumble’s Open Beta Launch brings an exciting event for Bloctopians!  Are you ready to Rumble? Raiders Rumble, a unique 1v1 squad battler game on mobile by Bloxmith, had its Open Beta Launch this week. The exciting competitive mobile strategy game is bridging the gap between traditional and Web3 gaming—that’s why players don’t actually need a crypto wallet or digital collectibles such as NFTs to start playing!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5vOWI5F1Kw In the game, players take on the role of an Archon and…

EcosystemMarch 15, 2023

SocialFi’s Potential & Projects to Check Out

Ready to interact with social media the Web3 way? Learn more below and start with these SocialFi projects!  What is SocialFi? Recently, you may have started seeing or hearing the term ‘SocialFi’ more and more. As Web3 platforms begin to carve out spaces for creating, managing, and owning social media content, the excitement and momentum for SocialFi, which combines the principles of social networking and decentralized finance (DeFi), likewise begins to build. Learn more about SocialFi in our previous article!…

EducationMarch 11, 2023

Dive into How Bitcoin Ordinals NFTs Work

In the past, it was impossible to create a fully on-chain NFT on Bitcoin, because Bitcoin was initially designed for financial transactions and not data storage. By using the OP_RETURN script, we could only put up 80 bytes of data, which is quite limited for an NFT. However, the Taproot and SegWit upgrade unleashed the potential with the witness field, which can store arbitrary data less than 400,000 bytes. Casey Rodarmor launched Ordinals Protocol in January 2023 to the immediate…

EcosystemEducationMarch 11, 2023

Top Polygon NFT Wallets to Consider

If you’re looking for an NFT wallet for Polygon, check out these options below. If you’re looking to expand your NFT collection while exploring the Polygon chain, then that means you’re on the market for a Polygon wallet for your NFTs. Which wallet you choose will vary with your needs, but below is a list of the best Polygon wallets out there for your digital assets! Coinbase Coinbase Wallet is a self-custodial wallet, which means you have complete control over…

EcosystemMarch 9, 2023

Dive into PancakeSwap with Blocto Wallet

Connect to PancakeSwap Exchange with Blocto Wallet! Here’s what you need to know. What’s PancakeSwap? PancakeSwap (like fellow food-themed SushiSwap) is a decentralized exchange (DEX) built on the BNB Chain. Not only can users trade crypto, you can also earn some rewards through yield farming. And according to their website, they’re “the most popular decentralized trading platform in the galaxy.” That’s a big area to cover! PancakeSwap uses an automated market maker (AMM) model. This means that while users are…

EcosystemMarch 9, 2023

How SDK Can Fast-Track Your Web3 Project

Learn the benefits of integrating with a software development kit (SDK) and get started with Blocto SDK! What is an SDK? A software development kit (SDK), also known as a devkit, is a collection of tools for software development that are contained in one installable package. SDKs can contain libraries, tools, sample code, relevant documentation, and application programming interfaces (APIs), and are usually specific to a certain operating system. For example, building an app for iOS requires an iOS SDK.…

EducationMarch 3, 2023

The Hottest Aptos, Flow, & Polygon NFTs

Check out the latest wavemakers in the NFT space!  The NFT market is fast-paced and ever-changing, with new and interesting collections dropping every so often. Below, take a look at some of the NFT collections on Aptos, Flow, and Polygon that’s got people raving.  Aptos Aptos Monkeys is a collection of “monkeys with jungle vibes” who work together to build a civilized jungle. Each monkey has “unique intelligence to create long-lasting products to foster productivity and effectiveness” in Aptos. Aptos…

EcosystemMarch 2, 2023

Aptos Review 2 — Account System

Everyone must set up an account when starting to use blockchain applications. No matter what your Web3 adventure looks like, your blockchain account is always part of the experience. A well-designed and secure account system is crucial for user onboarding and retaining. In this article, I will cover the advancements of blockchain account systems and show how Aptos implements best practices. Bitcoin’s UTXO model Bitcoin is the first widely adopted distributed ledger system. Its authentication mechanism is based on asymmetric cryptography.…

EcosystemEducationSeptember 22, 2022

Unlocking Wallet Potential: Exploring EVM Account Abstraction (EIP-4337)

Preface EIP-4337 is a smart contract wallet solution to achieve account abstraction. The objective of account abstraction is to allow users to use an address, in this case an address of a smart contract wallet, to interact with blockchain, regardless of transaction verification logic. As a pure smart-contract-based solution, this protocol introduces neither consensus-layer changes nor EVM-related changes. By adding up off-chain protocols with a few on-chain smart contracts, EIP-4337 is largely viewed as the most feasible way to account…

EducationFebruary 24, 2023

Aptos Review 4 — Gas Fee

Let’s talk about transaction fee, also commonly known as gas fee. Gas fee is a crucial component in most layer 1 blockchain protocols. In most blockchain protocols, there are two major types of participants: operators and users. Operators keeps track of what happens in the protocol: they keep track of users’ balances, execute transactions and make sure the records are consistent across different operators. Users make use of the protocol by submitting transactions, deploying smart contracts and sometimes store data…

EcosystemEducationFebruary 24, 2023

What’s SocialFi? What You Need to Know

Dive into all things SocialFi with Blocto! What is SocialFi? Simply put, the relatively new term ‘SocialFi’ combines the principles of social networking and decentralized finance (DeFi). You may have heard this term recently, as Web3 platforms begin to carve out spaces for creating, managing, and owning social media content. A key feature of SocialFi is its decentralization—meaning users’ privacy and personal assets are better protected compared to more traditional Web2 models of social networking. As they say, “If a…

EducationFebruary 22, 2023

Aptos Review 1 — The Move Language

At Blocto, we aim to make blockchain apps (dApps) simple and accessible for general users. As a cross-chain wallet and DeFi aggregator, we constantly look into new blockchains, cross-chain solutions, and dApps to see how we can add value to our ecosystem. In our recent explorations, Aptos’s vibrant dev community and a strong team aiming to give former Meta’s project Diem a second life, catch our attention. Listening to the Blocto community’s voice to have Blocto go on Aptos, we’re now bringing Blocto App to…

EcosystemFebruary 22, 2023

Best Crypto Wallets for Aptos

Types of Aptos wallets, what to look for, and more. Emerging Layer 1 blockchain Aptos launched its mainnet in October of last year, and since then, it’s been making waves. Aptos’ vision is to solve what is referred to as the “trilemma” problem in the blockchain space, issues around decentralization, security, and scalability. Solving these problems will enhance the mass adoption of cryptocurrencies. As such, Aptos has a host of exciting projects and NFT collections to keep an eye on.…

EcosystemFebruary 17, 2023

What is NFT and How Does NFT Work?

An easy guide to how NFTs work, NFT marketplaces, and more. What is an NFT? You might have heard (or seen) these three letters all over pop culture for the past year or so. Along with crypto and the metaverse, NFTs have skyrocketed in popularity among creators, consumers, and brands alike. So what is it? NFT stands for ‘Non-Fungible Token’—a digital asset that’s unique, and therefore can’t be replaced or exchanged for anything else. NFTs are built with blockchain technology,…

EducationFebruary 17, 2023

Polygon Wallet: Dive into Polygon with Blocto Wallet

Looking for a Polygon Wallet? We’ve got you covered. Blocto Wallet for Polygon  Did you know that Blocto Wallet has integrated with Polygon? The Layer 2 solution, formerly known as MATIC, is a blockchain platform and Ethereum scaling solution that’s designed to provide faster and more affordable transactions while maintaining security. If you want to know more about what makes Polygon different from other chains, check out our recent article on the basics of Polygon. So Why Integrate Polygon? Our…

EcosystemFebruary 10, 2023

Aptos World Tour Lands in Taipei: Latest Aptos Ecosystem Insights

Check out the latest crypto technology and Aptos ecosystem insights from the recent community meet-up! Last February 6, Blocto hosted a community meet-up with the Aptos team as part of the Aptos World Tour. We welcomed builders and crypto developers from Taipei and around the world to talk about all things Aptos. The event featured Aptos’s Wolfgang Grieskamp and David Wolinsky, alongside Blocto’s own Hao Chang and Hsuan Lee, as speakers and panelists. Read on below for some of the key…

EcosystemFebruary 8, 2023

Three Things You Need to Know About Polygon Blockchain

A beginner’s guide to Polygon technology. What is Polygon? Polygon, formerly known as MATIC Network, is a blockchain platform and Ethereum scaling solution that’s designed to provide faster and more affordable transactions while maintaining security. Polygon operates as a Layer 2 solution on top of Ethereum, and uses a network of Proof-of-Stake (PoS) validators to validate transactions and produce blocks. This makes it a scalable, low-cost alternative to the Ethereum mainchain. Polygon also supports multiple programming languages and developer tools,…

EducationFebruary 3, 2023

Blocto’s 2022 Wrapped

Let’s look back at our milestones this year! It’s been another eventful year, to say the least. 2022 had its fair share surprises, stumbling blocks, and successes, but we never stopped building together. Let’s take a look at what we achieved together in the past 12 months. We started the year strong with the first Blocto Launchpad Starly, a l​​aunchpad and marketplace for gamified NFT collections. Over 38 million $BLT tokens were staked during the IDO period and a fulfillment…

EcosystemDecember 29, 2022

Aptos Launch: 3 Key Insights

Aptos, new Layer 1 blockchain and “Solana killer”, launched its mainnet to great enthusiasm last week. Since then, there’s been a lot of buzz from all sectors online. Ahead, some Aptos insights and developments you shouldn’t miss. 1. It’s highly-anticipated, to say the least Even though it just launched, Aptos has been driving hype for a while now. The project is considered the successor of Meta’s Diem project, and uses the same smart contract language called Move. Its use of parallel…

EcosystemOctober 31, 2022

Looking Back on BloctoCamp Taipei & Bloctopian Nite

Let’s revisit what a blast we had with the community during Taipei Blockchain Week! BloctoCamp Taipei Powered by Aptos Last December 15th, as part of Taipei Blockchain Week, we held BloctoCamp Taipei Powered by Aptos at eslite Multifunctional Hall. It was a delightful afternoon getting to know developers and members of the Web3 community in Taipei, with a slate of interesting topics discussed throughout the event. Don’t worry if you missed it—check our stream below and listen in on our…

EcosystemDecember 23, 2022

Something Old, Something New, Something Blocto, Something Blue

It’s been an exciting few years for us at Blocto, and we wanted to refresh our brand identity to better reflect our core values and mission as we move forward. In fact, eagle-eyed Bloctopians may have already noticed over the past few months that we’ve slowly been changing up our visual style!  The Blocto team has been hard at work, and now it’s finally time for the big reveal! This week, we launched the new Blocto logo. Take a closer…

EcosystemDecember 16, 2022

Celebrate Taipei Blockchain Week with BloctoCamp Powered by Aptos

Join us on December 15 as we dig deep into all things Web3. The Web3 world is taking over Taipei this December 12–17, 2022! Taipei Blockchain Week is set to bring together “industry experts from all over the world in the blockchain space,” with the aim of educating and empowering the Taiwanese community in further growing as a hub for Web3 innovation. With 40+ sessions, 15+ side events, and a wide array of speakers, it promises to be an exciting…

EcosystemDecember 13, 2022

Gaming can be Investing, Too—How to Invest in Gamefi?

Introduction Since the term “GameFi” was coined in a tweet in 2020, its trajectory has seen ups and downs. GameFi, derived from two words, "gaming" and "finance," is essentially video games designed using blockchain technology. GameFi, in other words, is also known as Play-to-Earn (P2E) games. Players can earn cryptocurrencies and other in-game collectibles in the form of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) while playing the game. In P2E games, players can generate revenue by selling or trading the collectibles and cryptocurrencies…

EcosystemDecember 6, 2022

Beginner’s Guide to GameFi—What is GameFi?

GameFi has come to the forefront of the crypto sector recently, and blockchain gaming is poised to disrupt the gaming industry by offering a fundamentally revamped solution. Titles like Axie Infinity have managed to become mainstream with over $1B in asset sales, and the potential in this sector is already starting to attract conventional publishers like Ubisoft.  Today, we’ll explore the fundamentals of GameFi and cover the key elements that are creating this new ecosystem.  How Does GameFi Work? At…

EcosystemDecember 6, 2022

Blocto Blasts Through the First Month in the Aptoverse 🚀

Let’s take a look at the milestones we’ve hit since the Aptos mainnet launch! Tl;dr Top 3 ranked wallet on Aptos More than 80% of Aptos dApps integrated with Blocto Over 300k users within the first week, over 400k users in more than a month  Over 232k #LFB NFTs claimed $3M Ecosystem Fund sign-ups still ongoing Blocto has successfully entered the Aptoverse! It’s been over a month since Aptos’s highly anticipated mainnet launch, and what a month it’s been. We…

EcosystemDecember 2, 2022

Make Aptos Integration Easy with Blocto SDK

Bring a seamless Web3 experience to your app without breaking a sweat. Our recent integration with Aptos furthers our shared goal of simplifying the Web3 onboarding experience. Blocto Wallet enables anyone to set up their first wallet and start interacting with Aptos dApps in as little as 30 seconds. And a little more than a month in, this move has proven to be the right one for our ecosystem and community. We’re currently the top 3 wallet on Aptos, with…

EcosystemDecember 2, 2022

How To Mint an NFT? Explore Popular NFT Collections on Aptos

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have managed to become extremely popular among collectors and investors in the past few years. The phenomenon has managed to create a multi-billion dollar market and thrilled global investors about the potential of transforming digital art. For artists and creators, NFTs represent the evolution of the conventional art market. Aside from ensuring income, NFTs also come with advanced features like automatic royalty distribution, thanks to smart contracts.  Even though NFTs have been created on multiple blockchains, Aptos…

EcosystemNovember 24, 2022

Fun Ways to Get into the Web3 Space

Web3 is the future of the internet, and since we're a species driven by innovation, everyone's been talking about it. However, talking about Web3 is different from experiencing it. For many people, the concept remains vague–and for others, it's nothing but a marketing buzzword. But for millions of people who have made the leap, Web3 is real. When you eventually understand it, you'll love this next phase of the internet. Several articles explain everything to know about Web3, but very…

EcosystemNovember 23, 2022

How to Integrate with a Web3 Wallet

A Web3 wallet is a tool for accessing the Web3 economy. It provides users the advantage of gaining control of their data and privacy, being in charge of their digital assets’ security and safety, and taking out utility and value on their own without the interference of a third party. Since Web3 wallets have these characteristic anonymity features, they are better classified as “non-custodial” wallets. Why do we need to Integrate a Web3 Wallet? Web3 wallets offer many benefits, which…

EcosystemNovember 23, 2022

Guide to the top play-to-earn NFT games in 2022

NFT games are currently all the rage recently, with the number of users and prices skyrocketing. Over the past years, they've become a core part of almost every metaverse, with each platform boasting its cryptocurrency to reward online players. This new breed of blockchain-backed games, also known as play-to-earn (P2E) games, is the perfect space for those who are both avid gamers and NFT investors. This guide will give you a rundown of the top new NFT games this year…

EcosystemNovember 24, 2022

Future of dApp market: Bring your dApps to the mass market with Blocto

Blocto’s co-founders Edwin Yen and Hsuan Lee joined Aptos’ Move Monday on November 14, 2022. During the event, they spoke about Blocto’s updates on Aptos and answered questions from the audience. Below is a summary of Hsuan’s talk; let’s take a look at his tips on how to grow your dApps with Blocto! What Blocto has done on Aptos? Blocto’s vision aligns with Aptos’ vision, which is to bring blockchain applications to the mass market. After the Aptos mainnet launch,…

EcosystemNovember 21, 2022

Top 5 NFTs on Aptos Now

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have taken the crypto sphere by storm. Today, more than ever, artists are beginning to leverage this technology and opportunity to monetize their content and build communities. Minting or creating NFTs on pre-existing blockchains such as Ethereum is extremely expensive due to the high gas fees in the minds and from the perspective of some beginners. What if there was an opportunity for creatives to mint NFTs for extremely cheap or even for free? This could reshape…

EcosystemNovember 17, 2022

Popular Crypto Bridge Services on Aptos

Aptos has been one of the fastest-growing blockchains currently in the crypto-sphere. The layer 1 blockchain has managed to get traction thanks to its scalability and ease of use. Bridge services in the Aptoverse have played a major role in attracting users to the blockchain.  Let’s explore the most popular bridge services on Aptos and how they’re adding a new dimension to this fast-growing ecosystem. But before that, let's take a look at the key events in the recent Aptos…

EcosystemNovember 17, 2022

Top 3 Aptos Projects to Keep Your Eyes On

After a long wait, the Aptos Blockchain finally made its debut in style, launching its mainnet on October 17, 2022. The genesis block was completed on October 12, with about 120 validators securing the network. An exciting tidbit about Aptos is that the project results from several ex-Meta employees who were the pioneering engineers behind the failed Meta Diem stablecoin. Aptos Labs is committed to developing products and applications on the Aptos blockchain that will redefine users' experience in Web3.The…

EcosystemNovember 15, 2022

How to Migrate from Web2 to Web3

Since the inception of the internet, the fundamental technology behind the front-facing network has evolved significantly. The original ‘Web1’ technology has been around for over thirty years and was only able to support the transformation of text and images over the internet.  Since then, technology has radically evolved. Let’s explore the evolution of the internet, from its genesis to its most recent iteration.  Difference Between Web2 and Web3  ‘Web2’ refers to the current state of the internet. Common features include…

EducationNovember 14, 2022

Blocto Powers Solana Games Day 2022

The Solana community came together again in Lisbon, Portugal, where from November 4 to November 7, 2022, we saw Solana Breakpoint occur. Solana Games Day was celebrated on the first day at Lisboa Hacker House, where Blocto was the official wallet sponsor! When we showcased the Blocto Wallet demo onstage, each attendee could clearly see everything they needed to know about the advantages and appeals the wallet brings to the entire Solana ecosystem of GameFi and DeFi projects.  With 30-second…

EcosystemNovember 11, 2022

Aptos Review 3 — Aptos TPS and Parallel Execution

A New Approach for Better Throughput. As one of the most fundamental key performance indicators (KPIs) for blockchain performance, throughput indicates how many transactions a blockchain can process in a certain amount of time. The standard unit of throughput is transactions per second (TPS). Early blockchains are notorious for their low throughput. For instance, Bitcoin can process 7 TPS, and Ethereum can do 20 TPS, which is surpassed by Web2 payment networks like VISA which process around 3,000 TPS on average…

EcosystemNovember 11, 2022

What is Cryptocurrency Staking?

Crypto staking is the process of locking a coin—such as Ethereum, Solana, Tezos, or Cosmos—over a fixed period in order to earn a reward. The staked coin goes directly to help the blockchain validators verify transactions before it's added to the blockchain’s public ledger through a consensus-based process known as proof-of-stake (PoS). Staking of cryptocurrency isn't possible for all cryptocurrencies; only those compatible with PoS have that option. For example, you can't stake Bitcoin (BTC) or Ethereum Classic (ETC) because…

EcosystemEducationNovember 9, 2022

P2E Games with Aptos: Explore the Trailblazing P2E Blockchain on Blocto

The growth of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology has transformed the gaming industry through Play-to-Earn (P2E) games. These games have become a possibility thanks to the potential of cryptocurrency, and offer an entirely new dimension to gaming.  Think about generating actual money from all the time you put into your favorite games. Sounds like fiction, right? With blockchains like Aptos, this is turning into reality. Insight into P2E games P2E games allow users to earn money while enjoying their favorite games.…

EcosystemNovember 9, 2022

Aptos vs. Sui: Differences, Similarities and Future

Diem is the failed cryptocurrency project originally created by Meta (formerly Facebook). However, there is always a shimmer of light in any failure, and the engineers at the company used that experience to create new blockchain networks. The two most heavily-discussed blockchains that are the creation of these engineers include Aptos and Sui.  Today, we will be going over both blockchains so you can know what to expect moving forward. Aptos vs. Sui: Which is Better? In order for us…

EcosystemNovember 7, 2022

Blocto’s First Aptos Ecosystem Development Fund: Boost Your Project to the Moon

Ready to boost your project to greater heights with Blocto’s $3M Ecosystem Development Fund? With the mainnet launch of Aptos, a highly anticipated Layer-1 blockchain built with MOVE and pioneered by ex-Meta team, Blocto is excited to announce our development fund to help the Aptoverse thrive. For new projects moving on Aptos, the path to user acquisition may not always be easy, but our onboarding process takes less than 30 seconds (with a proven 95% conversion rate!) and makes things…

EcosystemOctober 20, 2022

Dapps and How Do Dapp Browsers Work

What are the differences between Dapps & apps & What is a Dapp browser? What are Dapps? Dapps (decentralized applications) provide the same functionality as regular apps. A user may not feel the differences between a Dapp and a classic app because the interfaces look pretty much the same. However, Dapps run on a distributed peer-to-peer network, aka blockchain, where data is spread across multiple nodes operated by different users. Since data is recorded on thousands of separate computing devices, a blockchain like…

EducationAugust 2, 2022

How Blockchain Brings Forth Web 3.0

A brief history on Web 3.0 and blockchain. Web 3.0 vs. Web 2.0 discussed. What is blockchain used for? What is Web 3.0? In 1991, scientists Stuart Haber and W. Scott Stornetta first outlined a cryptographically secured chain of digital documents in the first paper they published. The immutable timestamp of digital records they proposed later became a major inspiration for the enigmatic developer(s) Satoshi Nakamoto’s “purely peer-to-peer version of electronic cash” known as Bitcoin. Back then, the sole purpose of the Bitcoin…

EducationAugust 2, 2022

Flow NFT Marketplace: NBA Top Shot NFT Collection and the Power of Blocto

Learn why the hottest NFT programs are migrating from Ethereum to Flow NFT marketplace and how to display your NFT collections on Flow using Blocto! NFT programs’ migration to Flow NFT Marketplace Every iteration of the blockchain aspires to exceed its predecessor. Launched in July 2015, Ethereum started to gain traction among decentralized application (Dapp) developers and thrived to become the largest and the most robust blockchain. As the pioneer in the functional form of smart contracts which Dapp providers can…

EducationMay 17, 2022

Open-Source Culture: Blockchain Communities & DAOs

Join crypto communities & become a member of BloctoDAO to propel the blockchain movement! Open-source culture Open-source projects are the backbone of the blockchain industry. But this fact has often been overlooked. Many are surprised when they learn that blockchain technology—an advanced theological field that boasts of immutability and security—is established on open-source code. Indeed, the decentralized production model initiated by open-source projects is beneficial for both crypto users and Dapp developers. In the community-based open-source culture, information is not…

EducationMay 16, 2022

Understanding DEX: Token Swapping on BloctoSwap

Pros and cons of DEXs & OTC trading explained. The benefits of decentralized crypto exchange (DEX) There seems to be no exit from an overarching financial framework shaped by banking institutions that make a fortune from your daily trades in centralized finance. Whether a major bank or a dominant stock exchange, it requests surcharges of different forms to execute transactions, including but not limited to penalties for late submissions, fiat transfers, and international remittances fees. And as trusted intermediaries that…

EducationMay 13, 2022

Speak Like an NFT/Crypto Native

15 jargons you must know to sound like crypto native in the crypto discussions groups on Discord. Welcome to Bloctopia! No trade in the world does not have jargon, and NFT and crypto industries are no exception. New to an online blockchain community, a citadel where tech-savvy people express their enthusiasm for recent blockchain trends, you sure want to get involved in the passionate conversation, talking like an insider. However, the slang shared among NFT and crypto communities could be…

EducationMay 13, 2022

Crypto Trading 101: Making Your First Crypto Purchase

Read on for a quick five-minute guide on the key factors of crypto investment, as well as how to buy cryptocurrency with fiat money. What is Crypto Trading? Crypto trading is the act of buying and selling cryptocurrencies on an exchange platform. Trading usually involves speculating on price movements, and users profit by buying low and selling high. This is ideal for users that want to capitalize on ever-changing token value. What to Consider in Crypto Trading Since the technology…

EducationFebruary 2, 2023

Cross-Chain Swap: “Teleport” Your Tokens on BloctoSwap

BloctoSwap creates a frictionless gateway for cross-chain transfers. What is a “native token”? Imagine a universe where gaps exist between galaxies, and every galaxy has its own boundary. Akin to such an outer space, Blockchain is not a seamless whole as a decentralized internet space. Instead, it is a collective of multiple blockchains that function under specific crypto transaction protocols and token standards. Each blockchain has an inherent cryptocurrency at its core, called its native token. Running on a blockchain’s protocol,…

EducationMay 11, 2022

What Is Gas Fee in Crypto Transaction

Having trouble proceeding with your crypto transactions? Try Blocto points! Welcome to Bloctopia! 2022 is the year for NFTs to go mainstream. Public interest in digital assets surges following NFT releases of leading media brands and entertainment IPs in 2021. If you are an NBA fan, you have probably heard of NBA Top Shot, one of the hottest NFT collectibles created by the National Basketball Association and Dapper Labs. But did you know Blocto is the only Flow-based wallet that…

EducationMay 11, 2022

Blocto Crypto Wallet Security: How to Set Up a Secure Crypto Wallet

Crypto scam alerts! Add an extra layer of security to your crypto wallet. Why is crypto wallet security important? Crypto scams and thefts have been increasing at a steady rate. According to the latest data presented by blockchain data firm Chainalysis, over $14 billion of digital assets were stolen by crypto-related scams in 2021, a new all-time high that is twice the $7.8 billion taken by scammers in 2020. Compared to the traditional web infrastructure, blockchain provides a relatively more secure environment as…

EducationMay 11, 2022

BLT Crypto Staking to Earn Rewards

Learn about crypto investment and earning passive income with this step-by-step guide on how to stake $BLT. What is crypto staking and how does it work? For many crypto investors, crypto staking is a way to generate stable rewards over the long term. Similar to an interest-bearing bank account, you set aside, or ‘stake’, part of your holdings to earn a percentage-rate reward over time. In addition to generating returns, the benefits of crypto staking involve the following: Staked tokens…

EducationMay 10, 2022

The Danger of Not Understanding Token Standards

Helpful Tips to Avoid Transaction Failure! What is blockchain token standard? Does it matter? What is your biggest fear when it comes to cryptocurrency? Scam, crypto volatility, false crypto knowledge, investing in wrong cryptos, ... there can be many options. One of the worst nightmares that could ever happen to a crypto wallet user is transacting tokens to the wrong blockchain. Since tokens built on separate blockchains comply with dissimilar smart contracts and token standards, sending your digital assets to…

EducationMay 10, 2022

Everything You Need To Know About Crypto Liquidity and Liquidity Mining

What they didn't tell you when you provide liquidity to create passive income. Understanding Crypto Liquidity Liquidity has been the lifeblood of the crypto market that assumes the form of an automaton since Uniswap launched its first automated market maker (AMM) decentralized exchange that connected traders directly, without intermediaries. In contrast to the banking industry, the trading mechanism in decentralized exchanges (DEXs) allows users to trade against each other’s digital assets in a permissionless manner through the use of liquidity…

EducationMay 10, 2022

What Is a Blockchain Smart Contract, and How Does It Work?

A quick introduction to the smart contract and the crucial role it plays in your crypto transaction. What is a blockchain smart contract? A blockchain smart contract, i.e., a transaction protocol, is a computer program that automatically executes operations when conditions are met. The agreement terms between buyer and seller are directly written into the computer code, so the participants in a transaction are immediately sure of the outcome without intermediaries and time loss. Since the code that controls the…

EducationMay 9, 2022

Blocto Crypto Launchpad #1 Starly

What’s good Bloctopians! We are thrilled to announce that the 1st crypto launchpad on the Flow Blockchain has been successfully established according to our DAO voting result. Our 1st project will be Starly — a crypto launchpad and marketplace for creators who build economies around their gamified NFT collections. To learn more about Starly, check out the details on their website. Launchpad site, airdrop campaign and more insights report coming up! Stay tuned to both Blocto and Starly social channels! Starly Token White Paper Starly…

EcosystemMarch 11, 2022

Introducing BloctoDAO — The Governance DAO of Blocto

2021 has come to an end, and Blocto is grateful to have you along the way as we reach all the spectacular milestones this year. Adhering to Blocto’s spirit in decentralization , we’d like to end this year strong by announcing our decentralized governance DAO — BloctoDAO. Announcing our first BloctoDAO poll:How much $BLT token grant should the Blocto ecosystem fund allocate for the IDO platform from portto, the infrastructure supplier? We sincerely invite you all to be part of…

EcosystemMarch 10, 2022

BLT Staking Program- Earn Your Staking Rewards!

We are excited to roll out our $BLT staking program! Don’t just let your $BLT sit in your wallet! Maximize your holdings and earn staking rewards by participating in our BLT staking program. This article will run through all the major details, including times, staking rewards, and step-by-step how to stake. Enter here: BLT Staking Program (Currently only $BLT on Flow chain is available for staking) Qualifications To become an eligible staker all you need is to hold BLT, it’s just as…

EcosystemMarch 10, 2022

Introducing The Discord Blocto Guild—Blocto Crypto Community

What’s goooood Bloctopians! Are you a Bloctopian from the beginning? Are you eager to become more engaged with the Blocto Team? Always miss the chances to get the airdrop from us? Join Blocto Guild to enlighten your crypto journey! Meet Blocto Guild, powered by Collab.Land firstly on Flow — a crypto community program where the engaged Bloctopians can grow tighter together. Thanks to Collab.Land, this first integration on Flow with Blocto wallet will greatly strengthen the bonding between the community…

EcosystemMarch 10, 2022

Step By Step Blocto Launchpad Guide — #1 Starly Token Sale

The 1st public token sale period on Blocto Launchpad has just started! To help you get up to speed, we’ve prepared this tutorial to walk you through the $STARLY public sale process. Before this, we recommend you to go through our last post with token sale details first: Blocto launchpad #1 Starly Token Sale Timeline KYC preparation period: Jan. 14th 15:00 (UTC+8), 2022 — Jan. 18th 15:00 (UTC+8), 2022. Click here or the KYC button on the launchpad page to pass the KYC…

EcosystemMarch 10, 2022

Blocto Launchpad #1 Starly Research Report

Dear Bloctopians, Introducing the first project on Blocto launchpad — Starly! Starly is a launchpad and marketplace for gamified NFT collections. It offers content creators an end-to-end solution to launch and sell their own gamified NFT collections to fans and followers. Fans can own, trade and sell these NFTs to bring their relationships with the creators to the next level, to represent interests and values they stand for and to turn it all into a and exciting and enjoyable experience. Starly…

EcosystemMarch 10, 2022

Token Teleport 3-Minute Guide—$STARLY(Flow <> BSC)

Good day Bloctopians! Remember that we have once showed you how to teleport $BLT from Flow to Solana then to BSC?  Step by Step $BLT Teleport Guide In this article, we’ll show you step by step to teleport your $STARLY from Flow to BSC using BloctoSwap. Step 1 : Enable your $STARLY asset cards in the Blocto app Go to the wallet page & Click the + icon at the top right cornerAfter you get to the Add Token page, add $STARLY wallet addresses…

EcosystemMarch 10, 2022

How Blocto as a cross-chain smart contract wallet solve user & developer problems

Blocto Wallet is the first product developed by the portto team. Our initial goal is to create a portal to the blockchain world, providing non-blockchain fluent users with the best user experience there is. However, while establishing the Blocto ecosystem, we‘ve built upon our initial goal with an improved goal for Blocto Wallet. A cross-chain smart contract wallet to satisfy the growing demand for a multi-chain ecosystem There are various public chain ecosystems in the blockchain field, such as Ethereum,…

EcosystemOctober 14, 2021

Announcement of The Bloctopian Quiz

Thanks for your interest in participating in The Bloctopian Quiz. Hope you all had a great time yesterday. You can say we felt the Bloctopian love with an abundance of responses in just 2 hours! So what if you guys didn’t answer 100% correctly, we’ve decided to loosen the criteria just a bit. The new reward criteria is illustrated as the followings: Reward Rule We have ranked all the legit submissions according to the scores. 1. The top 100 participants…

EcosystemOctober 14, 2021

Blocto Official AMA Retro: Blocto’s Crypto Ecosystem

Blocto Team successfully held the Blocto and $BLT AMA on June 28th 6 p.m (UTC-7) discussing about Blocto's crypto ecosystem. Thanks for your fullest support and participation! The following is the transcript for those who didn’t make it to participate in the AMA. We suggest you go through these materials to better understand the AMA content. portto WebsiteBLT infoBLT WhitepaperBLT Tokenomics Q&A From Team Q1: First of all, please briefly introduce the Blocto Team to our friends in the community.…

EcosystemOctober 13, 2021

portto and Flow Blockchain: A Portal To The Open World

TL;DR portto is partnering with Flow Blockchain to bring the simplest blockchain on-ramp experience to dapp users. portto’s Mission As Marc Andreessen described in a16z podcast: From the Internet’s Past to The Future of Crypto, blockchain applications today, similar to the Internet back in the 90s, have a steep entry barrier for the general public. portto aims to make blockchain simple and accessible for users with no technical background. In an effort to reduce entry barriers, portto has launched its mobile…

EcosystemMarch 2, 2022

Blocto is excited to announce the Community Sale of our utility token $BLT

Today marks yet another thrilling milestone for Blocto, as we finally confirm July 13th, 2021 — July 15th, 2021 as our $BLT community sale period. As a way to show our gratitude to early active Blocto users, we decided to offer a limited number of users the same sale term as our private sale backers. Please make sure you have read through the Blocto Token whitepaper and tokenomics before further actions. Blocto Token whitepaperTokenomics ⚠️ $BLT is a Flow Fungible token when…

EcosystemOctober 7, 2021

Step by Step BLT Community Sale Guide

The $BLT community sale is about to start! To help you get up to speed, we’ve prepared this tutorial to walk you through the $BLT community sale process. Before this, we recommend you to go through our last post with sale details first: BLT Community Sale Timeline Check your $BLT Community Sale Tier Tier I: The Bloctopian Quiz WinnersTier II. Whitelisted Blocto UsersTier III. General Public Check your tier $BLT Community Sale Tutorial Step one: Connect Blocto Wallet Connect your Blocto…

EcosystemOctober 7, 2021

Blocto Token Bounty Program — 2000 equiv. USD + 110,000 BLT prize pool

2021 April 9–2021 May 19 Check out the submitted Article/ Video/ Translation/ Sticker & meme here list of submissions Campaign Details & Rules The goal of the content is to highlight Blocto and Blocto token (BLT) and its advantages to reach more audiences. We believe in the value Blocto brings to the blockchain world and we want you to help spread the gospel!Low-quality and plagiarized content will not be accepted. Inaccurate and unfactual contents will not be accepted.Users will only be awarded…

EcosystemOctober 7, 2021

Blocto Token $BLT Multi-Chain Ecosystem IDO [02] — Dexlab IDO

Revealing the 2nd piece of info for this highly expected public sale: Dexlab IDO. Before you continues, make sure you have gone through The Blocto Token Whitepaper and Tokenomics! Blocto Token WhitepaperTokenomics ⚠️ Do NOT attempt to search for $BLT and buy $BLT on any other exchanges before our official announcement.⚠️ Public Sale Details Ticker: $BLTToken Type: Flow Fungible Token / Teleported Version on BSC / Teleported Version on SolanaOfficial $BLT token contract addressSale Price: 0.4 tUSDT / BUSD / USDC (SPL) per $BLTSale Term:…

EcosystemOctober 7, 2021

Blocto Token $BLT Multi-Chain Ecosystem IDO [01] — Impossible IDO

Soft Fire Makes Sweet Malt Blocto is proud to announce that Sep.10th, 2021 will be the start of our month-long $BLT public sale. Revealing the 1st piece of info for this highly expected public sale: Impossible IDO. Before you continue, make sure you have gone through The Blocto Token Whitepaper and Tokenomics! Blocto Token WhitepaperTokenomics ⚠️ Do NOT attempt to search for $BLT and buy $BLT on any other exchanges before our official announcement.⚠️ Public Sale Details Ticker: $BLTToken Type: Flow Fungible Token / Teleported…

EcosystemOctober 6, 2021

Blocto Token $BLT Multi-Chain Ecosystem IDO [03] — Blocto Token $BLT Public Sale

Blocto is thrilled to announce the information of the $BLT public sale on Flow. Before you continue, make sure you have gone through The Blocto Token Whitepaper and Tokenomics! Blocto Token Whitepaper and TokenTokenomics ⚠️ Do NOT attempt to search for $BLT and buy $BLT on any other exchanges before our official announcement.⚠️ Public Sale Details Ticker: $BLTToken Type: Flow Fungible Token / Teleported Version on BSC / Teleported Version on SolanaOfficial $BLT token contract addressSale Price: 0.4 tUSDT / BUSD / USDC (SPL) per…

EcosystemSeptember 8, 2021

Blocto Token White Paper

BLT is the utility and governance token of Blocto, which serves as the foundation of our ecosystem and the interconnective link between the wallet, Blocto-made products, and our users. Abstract In this whitepaper, we introduce Blocto and Blocto token, hereinafter referred to as Blocto token or BLT. Blocto is an integrated, cross-blockchain smart contract wallet service, which enables users and developers to interact with their cryptocurrencies, dApps, and NFTs frictionlessly. BLT is the utility and governance token of Blocto, which…

EcosystemSeptember 8, 2021

BLT Tokenomics

The street is where life happens in its most raw, unscripted, and unexpected Blocto is an integrated, cross-blockchain smart contract wallet service, which enables users and developers to interact with their cryptocurrencies, dApps, and NFTs frictionlessly. BLT is the utility and governance token of Blocto, which serves as the foundation of our ecosystem and the interconnective link between the wallet, Blocto-made products, and our users. Highlights & Summary The Blocto token total supply is 500,000,000 BLT. The genesis token circulation…

EcosystemSeptember 8, 2021

Step by Step $BLT Teleport Guide

Thank you for your overwhelming support in the $BLT multi-chain ecosystem IDO! In this article, we’ll guide you step by step to teleport your $BLT across Flow / BSC / Solana using BloctoSwap. Step one: Enable your $BLT asset cards in the Blocto app Go to the wallet page & Click the pencil ✏️ icon at the top right cornerAdd $BLT wallet addresses by clicking the blue ‘+’ signPress the asset cards to refresh (ETA < 1 min in general…

EcosystemSeptember 8, 2021