Opinion


Policy

A Big Carbon Footprint Compared to What?

When blockchain systems reduce human involvement in transactions, the carbon benefits can be substantial, says our columnist.

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Policy

The Node: Warren Versus the Volcano

Greening bitcoin would be a good thing in itself, and it would take away a tool of misdirection from those who oppose it for other reasons.

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Policy

Moving on From Good-Bad Crypto Dialogue

Central banks should welcome competition from crypto and the crypto industry should be less defensive, says our columnist.

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Policy

Modern Monetary Theory and a Basic Income for All

Universal basic income paired with post-extractive technologies like AI and crypto can alleviate human drudgery, says one entrepreneur.

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Finance

How the Civil War Shapes the Future of Stablecoins

The Civil War replaced a decentralized monetary system with a centralized one, setting precedents for the regulation of stablecoins today.

President Abraham Lincoln with General George B. McClellan at his headquarters at Antietam, Oct. 3, 1862.

Tech

Miami Coin and Voting With Your Tokens

Patrick Stanley's new project may provide a way for people to reward and be rewarded by innovative cities.

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Policy

El Salvador Adopts Bitcoin: Hype or History in the Making?

What does it mean for a country like El Salvador to adopt bitcoin as "legal tender"? It depends on whom you ask, says our columnist.

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Policy

Bitcoin as Legal Tender? Why El Salvador’s Plan Isn’t as Crazy as You Think

El Salvador decided decades ago it didn’t trust itself to manage its own currency. Lately, it may have reason not to trust Washington either.

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele with his wife, Gabriela Rodriguez.

Finance

Blockchain Games That Gamers Want to Win

Gamers want a great game more than anything else, and crypto hasn't delivered a great game yet.

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Finance

The Ransom-Ware

An ode to companies that poorly guard their computer systems and end up paying extortionists bitcoin to unlock them (with apologies to Rudyard Kipling).

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