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Crypto’s Token Lockup Orthodoxy Is a Scam

[Oct 8 7:56 PM] Today’s prevailing token distribution model is fundamentally broken, says Christopher Goes, co-creator of Anoma and Namada.

I Just Entered the Bitcoin Mining Lottery: NIKOLAUS

[Oct 8 7:49 PM] Follow Nikolaus On X Here When I first came onto the Bitcoin scene in 2017, I had changed my Twitter (now X) handle to “@nikcantmine.” (It was a joke I thought was funny at the time since I didn’t have the resources to mine BTC in high school.) But�

Satoshi’s Identity Won’t Be Revealed and That’s a Good Thing

[Oct 8 2:20 PM] Tonight’s HBO documentary will make a splash. But Bitcoin has always benefited from us not knowing who invented it, says Alex Thorn, Head of Firmwide Research at Galaxy.

SHINOBI: Stop Demonizing Developers Over Nonsense

[Oct 8 1:00 PM] Recently a big snafu was made about changes to the BIP 85 repository. For those not familiar with the BIP, it's a very simple scheme to allow generating new word seeds from a derivation path in a pre-existing word seed that you have. The logic of…

Reminder to Update Your Bitcoin Wallet's Firmware

[Oct 8 12:07 PM] The smell of fall in the air, this weekend I indulged in apple delicacies, watched the changing leaves, and oh yeah, traveled to make sure my Bitcoin custody is up to date… If you follow me on X, you know that I hold Bitcoin with Casa, a multisig…

A Trump Presidency Is The Best Outcome For Bitcoin: NIKOLAUS

[Oct 7 6:42 PM] Follow Nikolaus On X Here The other week, I made my opinion clear that I believe Donald Trump is the best candidate for Bitcoin in the upcoming 2024 presidential election. Aaron responded, and after reading it, I feel he’s still missing the bigger…

My Friend, Satoshi?

[Oct 7 6:40 PM] A forthcoming HBO documentary has reopened speculation that Len Sassaman was the creator of Bitcoin. I knew Len. The theory is plausible.

Uncle Jack’s Chili is Good for Bitcoin

[Oct 5 12:26 PM] Follow Tommy on X. This interview on the Danny Jones Podcast episode 263 both felt like it was being channeled from my own brain while also hitting me with an overload of new information. It hit the spot, as someone who has long held the opinion…

CORVA: Want Greater Adoption Of Bitcoin? Use It To Fix Problems.

[Oct 5 12:18 AM] Follow Frank on X. Bitcoin will not become more widely adopted as a result of intellectual curiosity or because it’s theoretically the best form of money ever. Instead, people will begin to use it because it solves pressing problems in their…

The Case for Congressional Focus on Decentralized AI

[Oct 4 6:10 PM] It’s imperative lawmakers not overlook decentralized AI as they begin to regulate AI, says Cheng Wang, CFO of Overclock Labs, which operates the Akash Network, a decentralized cloud.

Why You Should (Still) Care About Silvergate

[Oct 3 5:09 PM] It’s become increasingly clear that crypto-focused banks such as Signature and Silvergate were closed by political mandate during the 2023 banking crisis, says Nic Carter. And the way it was done should bother anyone who cares about open access to…

Crypto for Advisors: Crypto as a Growth Driver

[Oct 3 3:00 PM] For wealth managers, crypto presents a key opportunity for growth – especially with rising mainstream interest after the approval of spot bitcoin and ether ETFs earlier this year.

Kamala Harris’s Unrealized Capital Gains Tax Would Hurt All Crypto Investors

[Oct 2 7:02 PM] The proposed 25% levy would hurt early investors in bitcoin and lead to a selloff in the wider market, says Zac Townsend, CEO and co-founder of Meanwhile.

SHINOBI: OFF-CHAIN PROTOCOLS WILL ALWAYS BE A BALANCING ACT

[Oct 2 6:04 PM] Rene Pickhardt recently kicked off a thread discussing the differences between two party and multiparty (more than two participants) payment channels as it relates to his research work around payment reliability on the Lightning Network. He voices…

The Rise of Index Investing in Crypto

[Oct 2 3:18 PM] Despite undeniable growth, crypto remains volatile, posing challenges for even seasoned investors. An increasingly popular solution to navigating these risks is crypto index investing, says Julien Vallet, CEO, Finst.

Crypto at a Pivotal Moment

[Oct 2 3:16 PM] The U.S. election combined with an easier monetary environment could spark the next crypto bull market, says David Lawant.

The Spectre of Sam Bankman-Fried Overshadowed Caroline Ellison's Sentencing

[Oct 2 1:30 AM] Caroline Ellison, flanked by her attorneys, was sentenced to two years in prison and three years of supervised release for her role in propping up FTX and Alameda Research last week.

How the Crypto Retail Market Has Changed

[Oct 1 2:20 PM] Retail investors may not be as plentiful in the current cycle, but they've become increasingly sophisticated, says CoinDesk analyst James Van Straten.

How DAO Crowdfunding Could Revolutionize Sports

[Oct 1 1:09 PM] Crowdsourced strategies can introduce a diversity of perspectives, leading to more innovative and adaptable game plans, writes a high school senior and sports fanatic.

Uniswap’s Model Is a Science Project That Could Kill DeFi

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Can We Ever Trust AI Agents?

[Sep 30 5:06 PM] Decentralized AI gives us a path to trusting the agents that will soon populate our digital lives, says Marko Stokic, head of AI at Oasis.

Inside Lebanon’s Currency Crisis: How Hyperinflation Feels

[Sep 30 4:44 PM] Lebanon is back in the headlines as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies. Before these latest developments, Lebanon had already become a symbol of how quickly a seemingly stable society can descend into chaos. If you follow major events in…

The Global Rate Cut Cycle Will Power Risk Assets Even Higher

[Sep 30 3:33 PM] Investors tend to focus on monetary policy from the major central banks and Canada, Sweden, and Switzerland have each cut rates three times this year. Lower borrowing costs going forward should boost the price outlook for crypto, says Scott Garliss.

The Paradox of the Bitcoin Maximalist

[Sep 27 6:38 PM] When Bitcoin is dominated by major institutions (and Bitcoiners are asking for approval from presidential candidates) we are in danger of creating centralized decentralized finance, something Bitcoin’s founders never intended, says Jason Dehni, CEO…

Maximizing Bitcoin Gains with ETF Data

[Sep 27 4:09 PM] Maximizing Bitcoin Gains with ETF DataSince the introduction of Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) in early 2024, Bitcoin has reached new all-time highs, with multiple months of double-digit gains. However, as impressive as this performance is…

Tornado Cash Loses Motion to Dismiss

[Sep 27 1:52 PM] The judge in the Tornado Cash case delivered an oral ruling today, rejecting both the Defense’s motion to compel discovery and their motion to dismiss the charges. This represents a massive setback for the Defense, and the judge’s reasoning may not…

DePIN: Reshaping the Internet and Empowering Users

[Sep 26 5:49 PM] Brian Trunzo, Global Head of Business Development at Polygon Labs, argues that DePINs represent an opportunity to build new useful services, while redistributing control and value to end-users.

Canada's CBDC Departure Risks Web3's Interoperable Future

[Sep 26 4:06 PM] A lack of interoperability poses an existential threat to central bank digital currencies, as it does to Web3 itself, says Temujin Louie, CEO of Wanchain.

Proof of Reserves: Show Me the Money, Or It Didn’t Happen

[Sep 26 4:05 PM] If we claim to be an improvement on traditional finance, we had better start playing the part. It’s clear how Bitcoin fixes rampant monetary discretion. It’s clear, too, how Bitcoin changes your relationship with money—both financially because…

Inflation Should Moderate in August, Boosting the Crypto Outlook

[Sep 26 3:40 PM] PCE, an alternative measure of inflation, is starting to ease up, setting the stage for easier money policies from the Fed. If so, that’s good news for risk assets like bitcoin and ether, says Scott Garliss.