Many blockchain projects fail by chasing decentralization ideals over real-world usability. This article unpacks the gap through the lens of the Kumbh Mela.
Many blockchain projects fail by chasing decentralization ideals over real-world usability. This article unpacks the gap through the lens of the Kumbh Mela.
Originating as a clever mathematical nod to March 14’s Pi Day (3.14 → 6.28), Pi2Day has evolved into a moment of reflection, product updates, and bold signals from the Pi Core Team. In 2024, it served as a KYC rallying cry, drawing in 4.5 million participants. But in 2025, the stakes are higher.
Citing the United States’ plans to expand its Bitcoin reserves and Bhutan’s state-backed mining initiatives, Bhandari positioned India as uniquely suited to leverage its growing renewable energy capacity to establish a state-level Bitcoin strategy.
The exploit, caused by a rounding error vulnerability in one of zkLend’s smart contracts, siphoned off millions in user funds and marked the beginning of a rapid unraveling for the project. Despite attempts to negotiate with the attacker, including a proposed 10% bounty offer, zkLend was unable to recover the stolen funds.
Grok’s advantage lies in speed and context awareness. Unlike bots that simply track ticker mentions, Grok evaluates emotional tone, crowd reactions, and engagement patterns.