Crypto 2023

After FTX, Where Does the Industry Go From Here? A Series Exploring What Could, and Should, Happen in the Year To Come. Presented by Bitstamp.

Crypto 2023

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Opinion

How Web3 Helps People Take Control of Their Digital Identity

Unstoppable Domain Vice President Sandy Carter argues a keystone blockchain technology will become a standard way of doing business and part of everyday life.

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Opinion

DeFi Is the Way Forward, but It Needs to Evolve

The technical foundation of DeFi has proven to be incredibly resilient to the catastrophic market events of the last few months. The opportunity for building a new generation of financial services on DeFi rails has never been bigger, but the space needs to address some notable challenges.

Crypto Currency Finance Technology. DeFi Speech Bubble Announcement (Andrey Popov/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Opinion

The Voice of Layer 1s Is Needed in Washington

Industry leading layer 1 blockchains must collaborate on policy engagement, delivering a uniform message that regulatory clarity is needed beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.

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Opinion

The Psychological Differences Between Bitcoin and Ethereum Governance

An attempt to bridge the gap between good-faith advocates of both networks and show how the two largest crypto networks’ development processes matter for long-term success.

Taken from the Sky Lift at the WI State Fair, August 2017 Shadows of people walking extended on the street. (Unsplash)

Opinion

From Degen to Regen: How Web3 Started Playing Positive-Sum Games

Gitcoin founder Kevin Owocki writes about why 2023 is the year of "regenerative cryptoeconomics."

Bitcoin allocation is a good option even in bear markets. (Johnny Johnson/Getty Images)

Opinion

Greed, Lies and FTX: Is Crypto a Force for Good or Evil?

Despite the headlines, the industry still has a lot to offer the world, says the Giving Block's Pat Duffy.

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Opinion

2023: The Year of Regulation vs. Decentralization

Crypto regulation remains a dark forest. In the year ahead the SEC and CFTC will likely push the boundaries of their existing authorities through novel enforcement actions, says attorney Mike Selig.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Opinion

2023 Will Be the Death of Bitcoin Energy FUD

It's becoming increasingly difficult to ignore how green bitcoin mining can combat climate change.

Bitmain Antminer mining rigs at Consensus 2022 (Christie Harkin/CoinDesk)

Opinion

DeFi Derivatives Trading Has Untapped Potential

If we learn to read the markets, make smart use of the data at our disposal and overcome a few speed bumps along the way, options will certainly drive the next era of DeFi to higher highs than ever before.

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Opinion

ZK Rollups Bring Ethereum's Decentralized Vision Into Focus

Polygon founder Mihailo Bjelic makes the case for zero knowledge technology.

Web3 world wide web based on blockchain incorporating decentralization and token based economics

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