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Marcus Veyra
DeFi & On-Chain Analyst
Marcus writes deep dives on decentralized finance, layer-2 ecosystems, and on-chain analytics.
Latest by Marcus Veyra
Ethereum's Pectra Upgrade Explained: What Changes for Users and Stakers
Pectra is Ethereum's most consequential upgrade since the Merge. Here is what actually changes for wallets, validators, and rollups.
Marcus Veyra · Jul 10, 2026
DeFi TVL Recovery Is Being Led by Real-Yield Protocols
TVL is climbing again — but the profile of leading protocols has changed. Real-yield, fee-based revenue is doing the heavy lifting.
Marcus Veyra · Jul 8, 2026
The Layer-2 Fee Wars Have a Winner (For Now)
Rollups have driven fees to sub-cent levels. Which chains actually win on total cost of ownership?
Marcus Veyra · Jul 3, 2026
Restaking vs. Liquid Staking: What Actually Differs
Restaking and liquid staking are constantly conflated. Here is what really differs — risk, yield, and mechanics.
Marcus Veyra · Jun 30, 2026
What the 2026 Memecoin Cycle Teaches About Market Structure
The memecoin cycle exposed real structural changes in crypto liquidity and retail flows. Here are the lessons that stick.
Marcus Veyra · Jun 27, 2026