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Decentralized digital identity has gained significant traction over recent years, and we've been researching this space extensively. During the x402 hackathon, we developed a practical demonstration of how the x402 payment protocol can enhance OpenID Connect (OIDC) credential issuance workflows. Our implementation enables users to pay a small USDC amount to receive issued digital verifiable credentials. The demo showcases how micropayments can streamline credential issuance without the overhead of traditional payment and verification systems.

With lending protocols like Compound V3 and its derivatives, such as Swaylend (a top lending protocol on Fuel Network), a liquidation happens when a borrower's collateral value drops below a certain threshold compared to their borrowed amount. In such cases, the user must be liquidated...

As a blockchain developer experienced in building across multiple chains and working with various smart contract languages, I’ve been captivated by the ecosystem’s growing embrace of Rust and Rust-inspired languages. From Solana’s native Rust support to emerging languages like Sway on Fuel, Move on Sui and Aptos, and Fe on Ethereum, a clear trend is taking shape—and it’s wearing a crab badge...

Now is the perfect time to build in Web3, with the Ethereum ecosystem maturing and expanding as a solid foundation for innovation. The introduction of MICA regulations and growing government clarity provide a more secure and predictable environment for developers...
