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Bitcoin Open-Source Development Takes The Stage In Nashville

[Jul 18 11:43 AM] Caught up in the storm of price action and US politics, it’s easy to forget the Bitcoin technology landscape had its own breakout earlier this year. Now that things have cooled off over the summer, next week’s Open-Source Stage at Bitcoin Nashville…

In Defense of Bitcoin Culture

[Jul 18 10:46 AM] The original article this piece is responding to: Reflections on Bitcoin Culture. Bitcoin changes our lives.It’s an almost spiritual observation that we’ve all seen within ourselves. After acquiring some, learning how it works, and to various…

DePIN Allows Us to Be Stakeholders in the Machine Economy

[Jul 18 9:42 AM] DePIN and Machine RWAs give us a stake in the robots coming after our jobs, say Mauricio Zolliker, co-founder of XMAQUINA, and Leroy Hofer, CEO and co-founder of Teneo Protocol.

Crypto for Advisors: Web2 to Web3

[Jul 18 9:00 AM] Kelly Ye looks at the three fast-growing blockchain ecosystems that are addressing the adoption challenges for Web3, gaining user adoption, and how they combine the strengths of Web2 and Web3 to create a seamless Web2-like onboarding experience…

Why We Chose Sui Over Solana for Our DePIN

[Jul 17 1:11 PM] When Chirp – a DePIN for telecoms – was choosing a blockchain, the obvious option was Solana. But it decided to go with Sui instead. CEO Tim Kravchunovsky explains why.

Without High Switching Costs, Telecom Looks Vulnerable to DeWi

[Jul 17 11:18 AM] High switching costs and long-term contracts have previously made telcos impossible to compete against. Key changes in market structure today are allowing challengers with unique crowdsourced supply to challenge them, says EV3’s Mahesh…

Philanthropy's Blockchain Uptake Is Slow, But Future Is Bright

[Jul 17 11:05 AM] Adoption by non-profits, or the lack of it, is a good test of product simplicity and reliability, says Paul Brody, head of blockchain at EY.

A Zero-Knowledge Proof Is Verified on Bitcoin For The First Time in History

[Jul 17 10:58 AM] Earlier this year, Weikeng Chen and his partners at venture firm L2 Iterative decided to shift their attention to the bubbling Bitcoin ecosystem. Chen, a Chinese native, had taken notice of the growing interest in Bitcoin development from several…

NoOnes Bitcoin Philosophy: Everyone Eats

[Jul 17 10:09 AM] I like to eat. What I mean by that is I like to make money. I’ve had my share of being hungry and eating two-minute noodles because I couldn’t afford anything else. That’s no fun, but it’s the reality for a lot of people in the Global South. It’

Financial Building-Blocks: Structured Products and Blockchain

[Jul 17 10:00 AM] From significant cost reductions to enhanced composability, and improved accessibility, Christine Cai, Co-Founder of Cicada Partners, and Alexander Szul, CEO of Rome Blockchain Labs, argue the technology can revolutionize the way structured…

Bitcoin Summer 2024: What to Expect

[Jul 17 9:32 AM] BTC is currently flat, caught in a plateau between narratives. What factors could wake the bull again? Alexander Blume, CEO of Two Prime, looks ahead.

DePIN Can Make Car Ownership Cool Again

[Jul 16 1:14 PM] DIMO rewards auto-owners for data from their cars. But the benefits of a DePIN for vehicles go far beyond financial incentives, says co-founder Rob Solomon.

Mainstream Media Bias Is Bad, But Will Only Get Worse From This Point On

[Jul 16 12:39 PM] I logged back on to social media after a week offline in the countryside, only to see my timeline filled with news of an assassination attempt on Trump.My first thought, after noting my impeccable timing, was: “Let me see how CNN frames this.”And…

ETF Stands for 'Everything That Fits'

[Jul 16 12:21 PM] First Bitcoin, then Ethereum, now Solana. ETF issuers will stop at nothing so long as they believe they can make money.

Web3-AI: What’s Real, and What’s Hype

[Jul 16 12:14 PM] The biggest challenge for the evolution of Web3-AI might be overcoming its own reality distortion field, says Jesus Rodriguez, CEO, IntoTheBlock.

What Does It Actually Take to Build a Blockchain?

[Jul 16 8:16 AM] Focus on builders, builders and builders. After liquidity, they are key to success, says Azeem Khan, co-founder of MorphL2.

Trump’s Speech at Bitcoin Conference Will Mark a Pivotal Moment for Crypto

[Jul 15 10:11 AM] His appearance in Nashville, still a go despite injuries sustained in Saturday's shooting, will cement cryptocurrency as a mainstream political topic.

Reflections on Bitcoin Culture

[Jul 15 9:43 AM] I admit I'm nostalgic for Noam Chomsky. Chomsky is a controversial figure, but he's also a hero for his writings on consent and conformity, and he was perhaps the most articulate in calling out the development of the deep state. Now 95 years old…

Bitcoin Personas: How Coinbits Approaches Crafting User Experience

[Jul 12 1:02 PM] IntroductionAt Coinbits, we’re dedicated to improving the UX of bitcoin so that more people can benefit from it. In our ongoing commitment to transparency and community engagement, we recently made our product roadmap public. Now, we're excited to…

DePIN Can Power a More Sustainable GenAI Industry

[Jul 12 12:41 PM] The AI boom is overloading data centers and straining traditional energy resources. Can decentralization, in the form of DePIN, offer a solution? Mitch Liu, CEO and Co-Founder of Theta Network, makes the case.

Why Blockbuster Games Will Soon Be Built on Modular Appchains

[Jul 12 10:06 AM] Mainnets like Ethereum’s aren’t suitable for major (AAA) game development. The only real solution is a horizontally scalable blockchain coupled with modularity and a gas-free experience for end-users, says Jack O’Holleran, CEO of SKALE Labs.

Bitcoin Seed Phrases: The Challenge of Mainstream Self-Custody Adoption

[Jul 12 10:03 AM] An underlying theme of this cycle has been to challenge preconceived notions about how people use Bitcoin around the world. New behaviors are emerging and other cultures are using the asset in a way that is breaking previously established molds. A…

Merchant Loyalty Competitive Advantage - Reimagined Through Bitcoin

[Jul 11 12:05 PM] The Loyalty Business on the Fiat StandardI worked at Mastercard for the last ten years, in the San Francisco office, building card-linked offer solutions to drive merchant loyalty. It’s a fascinating business, where cardholders receive merchant…

Why I Chose Bitcoin Ordinals to Release ‘Frontline’

[Jul 11 10:56 AM] Artist Alexis André explains the attraction of Bitcoin for releasing his latest generative art collection.

How Digital Collectibles Are Shaping Athlete Legacies

[Jul 11 10:18 AM] NFTs and blockchain-based gaming are transforming the way we connect with pro sports, says Matt Novogratz, Co-Founder of Candy Digital.

Why AI's Energy Use Isn't Demonized Like Bitcoin's

[Jul 11 10:00 AM] AI's utility is more obvious to everyday people than crypto's, and AI's risks are so much greater that power consumption fears seem beside the point.

DePIN Doesn’t Need New Infrastructure

[Jul 11 9:46 AM] The devices in our hands form the basis for a decentralized internet, says William Paul Peckham, Chief Business Officer of APhone.

Crypto for Advisors: Crypto and Compliance

[Jul 11 9:00 AM] The coming years are crucial for compliance and risk in crypto. Beth Haddock discusses strategies advisors can take to protect their brand while serving clients as fiduciaries.

From Coin-Operated Machines to Token-Operated Gaming

[Jul 11 8:10 AM] On-chain games that establish a community-driven governance model, where players actively participate in decision-making, provide real ownership and accountability to the gaming community, says Ben Rubin, CEO & co-founder, Towns.

Bragging Rights Are Key to Retaining Web3 Gamers

[Jul 10 1:10 PM] Gaming is a social endeavor, so winning means cooperating with your friends in quests or beating the player on the other screen, and telling the world about your achievements, says Allen Ng, Co-Founder of OpenSocial Protocol.