In a significant development within the cryptocurrency space, Etherscan, a renowned Ethereum blockchain explorer, has acquired Solscan, a leading block explorer in the thriving Solana ecosystem.
Recent cryptocurrency news making waves involves Etherscan expanding to Solana (SOL). This development (the acquisition of Solscan) was officially announced on January 3 by Etherscan and is believed to be a collaborative merger. Amid this development, two altcoins that are generating considerable buzz in the market are Polkadot (DOT) and InQubeta (QUBE).
The factors fueling the growing interest in Polkadot and InQubeta by newcomers will be explored. Additionally, Etherscan’s expansion to Solana, as well as the price outlook for SOL, will be examined.
InQubeta (QUBE): Favorite among Newcomers
InQubeta (QUBE) has become a favorite not only among experienced investors but also among newbies. This is due to its unique concept and low entry point as one of the new ICOs.
Therefore, the staggering $8.1 million raised in its fundraising exercise comes as no surprise. It is positioned at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrencies, making it one of the most bullish narratives.
Regarding its unique offering, it aims to become the first crowdfunding platform for AI startups through cryptocurrencies (the QUBE token). This move will allow tech startups to raise funds by creating investment opportunities (represented as equity-based NFTs) and offering them to investors on the NFT market.
Poised for mass adoption, it appears to be a bullish play not to be missed. is in the seventh round of pre-sale: one token is worth only $0.0224. According to experts’ forecasts, its value will multiply by 40 after the first six months of its launch.
Solana (SOL): Etherscan Expansion
A recent crypto news that has generated quite a stir is the expansion of Etherscan to Solana (SOL), a collaborative merger. Etherscan announced on January 3 the acquisition of Solscan, a leading block explorer for the Solana ecosystem. This acquisition continues Etherscan’s expansion effort across multiple networks. Development plans for this merger include improvements to user interfaces, navigation, and overall accessibility.
In terms of market performance, Solana has seen significant growth against Ethereum since September 2023, increasing its value from 0.010 ETH per SOL to 0.045 ETH. At its lowest point, in December 2022, 1 SOL was worth just 0.0066 ETH, following the fallout from the FTX case. Additionally, since September 2023, Solana has increased 560% denominated in US dollars, going from $16 to $106.
Solana has been on a roll, emerging as one of the highlights of 2023. It reversed the market value of XRP and briefly surpassed BNB in market capitalization size.
Polkadot (DOT): Growing Investor Interest
Polkadot (DOT) is popularly known as a Layer 0 metaprotocol because it underlies and describes a format for a Layer 1 blockchain network. As an open source sharded multi-chain protocol, Polkadot connects and secures a network of blockchains. of blocks and facilitates the transfer of data and assets between chains.
Considering the above, Polkadot plays a pivotal role in the crypto scene. Not only that, it is also among the top altcoins in the market. For these reasons, it has become a favorite among experienced and novice investors.
Etherscan recently expanded into Solana through the acquisition of Solscan, a development that has generated excitement. At the same time, Polkadot and InQubeta are enjoying a surge in investor interest, particularly among newcomers. This makes them altcoins to watch for.
By Audy Castaneda
