Shifting authentication from renting access to owning your identity
Web3 is creating a shift from social logins to self-sovereign identity with ENS, Farcaster, and ZK tech — own your access, reputation, and digital self.
Gold moves onchain and joins the race for neutral money
Gold tokens like XAUT and PAXG are booming in 2025. What’s driving demand? And how does gold fit into the future of digital money.
Onchain reputation as a stand-in for a credit score
Onchain reputation is emerging as a transparent, user-driven alternative to the credit score, aligning with Open Money's vision for financial agency.
Stock exchanges vs decentralized exchanges: Same goal, different DNA
Stock exchanges and decentralized exchanges both match buyers and sellers, but the mechanics, governance, and risks are worlds apart.
From swipes to sats: Open Money payment networks
Where traditional payment providers built walls and tolls around the flow of money, Open Money builds bridges—fast, open, and borderless.
21 Capital and the bitcoin-first economy
21 Capital’s bitcoin-native metrics mark a turning point in how institutional investors measure success.