How Ethereum 2.0 Can Transform DeFi
The shift to proof-of-stake has raised worries about over-centralization. By reaffirming its commitment to decentralization, the blockchain can realize its goals, says James Wo, Founder & CEO of DFG.
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Building Robust Digital Asset Custody Solutions: Key Considerations
Private blockchain, smart contracts, and specialized oracles – Mohammad Nauman, Director of Custody Engineering at Bullish explores the essential elements to consider when building a secure and efficient digital asset custody infrastructure.
A Hunt for Yield: The Next Chapter in Crypto Portfolio Optimization
The fallout from the 2022 crisis has pushed the industry to innovate. One of the most promising developments has been the rise of tokenized money market funds. These funds offer a way to generate yield, says Jason Liebowitz, Head of Private Wealth at Hashnote.
Nigeria’s Crypto Thaw: Not What It Seems
The Nigerian government’s long-running hostility towards the crypto industry seems to be abating. Or is it? Noelle Acheson looks at how the recent licensing of two crypto exchanges in Nigeria may not represent the shift we’re hoping for.
How Decentralized AI and Zero-Knowledge Proofs Will Democratize Compute
AI is at risk of the same centralization seen in earlier editions of the internet. But another way is possible, say Mahesh Ramakrishnan and Vinayak Kurup.
Why ‘Universal Basic Compute’ Is a Solution to Economic Inequality
And how DePIN networks could make it possible, according to Mark Rydon, Co-Founder of Aethir.
A U.S. Crypto Bill’s 2024 Chances
Earlier this month, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) told the audience at a “Crypto4Harris” virtual event that he hoped to shepherd crypto legislation through Congress and have President Joe Biden sign the bill into law by the end of 2024. It was a bold promise, one that on first blush seems like a hard pledge to fulfill.
Beating the Bots: In Defense of Human Traders
As bots come to dominate trading on DEXs, a new price prediction platform allows human traders to demonstrate what they are good at, says Maksim Balashevich, the founder of Santiment.
Crypto for Advisors: Crypto Market – A Week in Review
A recap of the crypto market from August 11th to 17th.
Art Is Not a Security
NFTs “expose the incoherence of the SEC’s understanding of what it’s authorized to regulate,” says law professor Brian L. Frye, following news yesterday that the SEC has issued a Wells notice against OpenSea, claiming the NFT platform has violated securities law.