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The latest from Xerberus. Announcements, blog posts, press coverage, and formal research.

Xerberus: The Risk and Asset Management Blockchain

You might have noticed that we've recently updated our bio on X, and you might be understandably confused. Why is Xerberus, known for delivering on-chain investigations, now talking about becoming a blockchain and releasing a token? Let us clarify.

+80%? Why Do Xerberus Indexes Perform So Well?

You’ve probably come across the table below, showcasing the performance of various indexes hosted by the @MeteraProtocol. What immediately grabs attention is the incredible performance of those powered by Xerberus. But what’s driving this outperformance?

Xerberus NFTs: What is their Utility?

Xerberus NFTs have a rich history, originally minted as access passes for our early community to use our first platform. Only the OGs will remember those days. However, Xerberus has evolved significantly since then.

The Evolution of Xerberus Partnerships and Their Future

Xerberus has rapidly evolved in recent years, and the pace of its acceleration is set to soar. To mark this growth, we’re reviewing all Xerberus partnerships—why they matter and where future collaborations might take us.

DYOR is Dead, Long Live DYOR

In the early days of Bitcoin, things were simple. Bitcoin had a straightforward promise: peer-to-peer money without the need for banks. But today, the crypto industry has evolved into a blend of the most complex topics in computer science and finance.

Âtrium Partnership

Our last article highlighted all our standing partnerships; let’s now focus on a special new partnership. Âtrium Labs is building a super app for Cardano – a place for your digital life with the goal of accommodating all your actions, from staking and governance to app exploration.

Integrity: Xerberus DAO LLC

A central feature of our tokenomics is the rights embedded in the Xerberus Tokens, which are tied to the Xerberus DAO LLC. After the release, the Xerberus Token will be formally anchored to this DAO LLC, ensuring legal clarity.

A Network of AI Nodes: Xerberus

AI is undeniably a hot topic, and while Xerberus has not emphasized its connection to machine learning—partly out of pride and partly from a commitment to doing things differently—it’s time to discuss what’s really inside the Xerberus Node as we approach the launch of our Testnet V1.

DAOs are Dead: Long Live the DAO

At Xerberus, we are taking our mission to become a DAO seriously. We envision DAOs as the future of public organizations. However, we must acknowledge that most DAOs have failed, both explicitly and implicitly. In this article, we explore the biggest challenges DAOs face and how Xerberus plans to overcome them.

The Future of Collective Research with Xerberus

That future begins now with the launch of Xerberus Collective Research. For now, collective research will be facilitated through our Discord community and weekly open research hours.

Why TradFi risk thinking does not work for crypto

Traditional financial (TradFi) risk assessment models, like P/E ratios and Value at Risk (VaR), are inadequate for cryptocurrencies. Cryptos operate on decentralized networks, where factors like token distribution, decentralization, and diversity in the network are critical for evaluating risk. The article advocates for a new risk model native to crypto’s blockchain-based architecture, leveraging real-time data to assess network strength instead of relying on outdated TradFi methods.

Xerberus partners with Polygon to revolutionise digital asset security

Xerberus has partnered with Polygon to enhance digital asset security through real-time risk ratings and scam prevention tools. Supported by a grant from Thrive Protocol, Xerberus will integrate its risk rating and scam reporting services within Polygon’s PoS system.

Xerberus Reassures Crypto Users as it Launches Scam Recovery Service: Siren

Xerberus has launched a new scam recovery service called Siren, aimed at helping crypto users recover stolen funds. Siren allows users to map and report scams, producing on-chain reports that can be used in legal proceedings. Supported by a network of blockchain-savvy law firms, Siren seeks to democratize justice for victims of crypto scams, including smaller investors.

Cardano stablecoin project gambled away investors’ money before rug: Report

Ardana, a Cardano-based stablecoin project, allegedly misused investor funds before its collapse. Investigations by Xerberus revealed that Ardana executives transferred a large portion of the $10 million raised into personal wallets and made risky trades, resulting in the loss of around $4 million.

Xerberus Launches Siren to Allow Crypto Users to Report, Map and Recover Scams

Xerberus has launched Siren, a service that helps crypto users report, map, and recover from scams. It generates on-chain reports to aid legal action and works with blockchain law firms to help victims recover stolen assets. Siren uses advanced technology to track transactions linked to scams, with the goal of returning assets to victims and making crypto safer.

Xerberus introduces crypto recovery & litigation tool Siren

Xerberus has introduced Siren, a crypto recovery and litigation tool that empowers users to report and map scams. Siren generates on-chain reports that can aid legal proceedings, helping victims recover stolen assets. The platform is supported by a network of law firms specialized in blockchain, making recovery more accessible.

Cardano based Ardana stablecoin project receives investigation from Xerberus

Xerberus is investigating the Ardana stablecoin project, which was based on the Cardano blockchain. The investigation reveals that the project’s executives allegedly mismanaged funds, including diverting 80% of the investment into personal wallets, resulting in significant losses. Ardana had attracted over $10 million in funding but never delivered its stablecoin platform before shutting down in 2022.

Xerberus Research Cardano’s Project Catalyst Sweeps Away Rigged Funding Claims by dailycoin

A Xerberus Research Report proves that Project Catalyst, the Cardano Ecosystem funding entity, is not manipulated. Defending its claim to be the largest truly decentralized funding body in the crypto industry.

Xerberus launches Siren to allow crypto users to report, map and recover scams

Xerberus has launched Siren, a new service that helps crypto users recover lost or stolen assets from scams. Siren allows users to track stolen funds using blockchain technology and creates reports that can be used in legal cases.

Structuring DAOs: A Holacracy-Inspired Framework for Adaptive and Accountable day-to-day Operational Structure

Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) have introduced new models of digital governance and operational adaptability. Yet many DAOs face challenges of operational ambiguity, account- ability and operational adaptability. Holacracy, a well-suited methodology for distributed organiza- tional design, offers principles that can address these issues by clarifying roles, distributing au- thority and fostering dynamic and fast internal operations. In this article, we, Circle Members from the Xerberus DAO LLC Constitutional Cir- cle, outline how our team is establishing a non- profit DAO LLC in the Marshall Islands while applying Holacracy-inspired operational practices and structure for our day-to-day operations.

Early Token Distribution, Team selling, and Vesting Schedules and Their Effect on Risk

Carano's first DEXs was accused to engage in unduly team selling

MuesliSwap, Tippage or Slippage?

The MusliSwap Team was accused of unduly collecting fees from their users.

The Life and Death of Ardana

Ardana was a promising project of the early Cardano ecosystem and one of the best-funded projects. In November 2022, it collapsed and announced it had run out of funds, to the surprise of most of its investors. We found that the founder of Ardana misused funds and extracted around 6 million USD from the Cardano ecosystem.