DeFi Definitely Isn’t Dead
There are no fallen angels in DeFi, just protocols built to follow rules and humans who break them. (Veit Hammer/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)
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America’s Credit Rating Helps Make Case for Bitcoin
Fitch’s downgrade of U.S. debt this week is a warning to American policymakers and r underscores why Bitcoin and other open monetary systems matter.
The Psychology of Failure and Its Meaning for Web3 Games
The possibility of not winning is among the motivations for gamers to participate because it gives them the opportunity to learn and improve.
Did Razzlekhan’s Husband Really Hack Bitfinex?
“Ilya is a f***ing idiot,” says former U.S. “Most Wanted” hacker Brett Johnson, who questions yesterday’s bombshell confession.
Crypto and the Real Meaning of ‘Radicalism’
The right-wing economics that shaped crypto doesn’t determine its future, argues a new book by Joshua Dávila – A.K.A. The Blockchain Socialist.
Why I Don’t Feel Bad for HEX Founder Richard Heart’s Victims
Maybe the SEC can finally convince Hex and PulseChain devotees that they’ve been cheated.
Bitcoin Is ‘Big Barbie’ Energy
Director Greta Gerwig’s reimagined and empowered Barbie would love Bitcoin. (Elena Mishlanova/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)
How AI, Web3 and Humans Can Work Together to Solve Complex, Global Problems
Fear abounds about AI, but the technology combined with blockchain can serve as an excellent complement to human ingenuity.
DeFi Died and We Didn’t Even Notice
The behavior of Curve founder Michael Egorov is warning to all, and proof that DeFi isn’t really that different from traditional finance.
After the Curve Attack: What’s Next for DeFi?
The $70 million weekend exploit of major platforms, including Curve, come at a time when developers are discussing changes to the prevailing AMM liquidity model.