Altcoins News
By Evie Vavasseur
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Why Hayes Favors Ethereum Over Solana. In an interview with Fortune on May 18, 2025, Hayes outlined a strong case for Ethereum’s…
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1. AAVE: The Titan of DeFi Lending. Few DeFi protocols have the staying power of Aave. Launched in 2017, it’s one of the earliest…
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2. Ethena (ETHENA): The Stablecoin with Real-World Impact. Ethena is changing how crypto and traditional finance interact.
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3. Remittix (RTX): Ethereum’s Global Payments Powerhouse. Imagine sending money to anyone’s bank account—without them needing to know anything about crypto.
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Why Ethereum’s Ecosystem is the Real Winner. While Solana has speed and newer apps, Ethereum has depth.
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Final Thoughts. The narrative of Ethereum vs. Solana is evolving. While Solana may offer fast and cheap…
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Arthur Hayes, the former CEO of crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX, is making waves again. This time, he’s betting big on Ethereum’s comeback, claiming it’s set to outperform…
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But for Hayes, the real story isn’t just Ethereum vs. Solana—it’s about what’s being built on Ethereum.
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“Ethereum doesn’t need to scream innovation—it just works,” Hayes said. “It has the highest total value locked (TVL), the deepest liquidity, and Layer-2s are finally taking off.”
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Ethereum’s recent price movement supports his case. From early May to mid-May, ETH surged 40%, climbing from around $1,800 to over $2,500.
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And that’s where the ETH ecosystem comes in.
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Few DeFi protocols have the staying power of Aave. Launched in 2017, it’s one of the earliest decentralized lending platforms on Ethereum—and it’s still growing strong.
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Aave currently controls about 20% of all value locked in DeFi, and that’s no accident. Thanks to recent U.S.
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Borrowing on the platform is booming. RLUSD loans alone surged to $32.4 million, reflecting strong demand and investor confidence.
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The token’s performance reflects this momentum: AAVE climbed from $160 in late April to over $247 in May—a 75% increase in just a few weeks.
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