The value of a network
Cryptocurrencies are more than just digital money or digital commodities. They are new kinds of networks that make it easy to exchange value over the internet.
All about crypto
This is an index of posts that cover topics related to crypto. The articles explore cover a range of topics such as environmental impacts of crypto, AI-driven research methods, the future of web3, layer 3 blockchains, NFTs, and onchain assets. It also discusses decentralized social media, prediction markets, and the importance of permissionless money and modular blockchain design.
Tip your creators? Crypto and social media
Is the social media tipping trend or new crypto primitive or just another way to spam?
Is crypto dead? Understanding the Fear and Greed Index
Issue 25: How the Mt. Gox hangover triggered a major market slide
Stablecoins as shelter
By design, stablecoins are boring. They are designed to hold their value even as other digital assets fluctuate wildly. The mechanics of stablecoins are now attracting attention outside of the crypto space. They just might become an important tool for managing the United State's growing debt.
Crypto: Macroeconomics, Emmy awards, and staking for all
What do easy staking, an Emmy award nomination, and the mechanics of macroeconomics all have to do with each other?
What is a crypto smart wallet?
In issue 21 of the newsletter, we take a look at crypto smart wallets and why this week's rollout of the Coinbase Smart Wallet could be a big deal.