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.
Open Money project
The Open Money project is an attempt to build a book in public while developing a useful framework for making sense of the rapidly evolving world of crypto and digital assets. Project posts are published every weekday. A recap is sent out via email (please sign up) every Sunday. Feedback on any parts of this framework is welcome.
Who owns your scroll? What Meta ads reveal—and memecoins reinvent
Meta ads sell your data. Memecoins sell a vibe. Here's how two models of monetizing attention show us what Open Money might become.
Bitcoin versus bitcoin ETFs: Not all crypto is Open Money
Not all crypto products are created equal. Here's why a bitcoin ETF isn’t the same as owning bitcoin — and what that means for Open Money.
The dollar versus USDC: Old money, Open Money
This post compares the US dollar and USDC to explore the benefits of open, programmable money and how stablecoins are reshaping global finance
Stablecoins: The quiet revolution in crypto's chaos
While crypto is known for volatility, stablecoins offer a quieter revolution. These dollar-pegged assets are reshaping remittances, global finance, and even U.S. debt markets.
The promise and challenge of borderless Open Money
Explore how Open Money enables borderless money — and why fiat ramps still limit its full potential as truly global financial system.