Opinion


Opinion

MEV Has Spread to Bitcoin, in Subtler Forms Than on Ethereum

There are several ways to front-run a pending bitcoin transaction. One in particular could lead to private mempools, and thus centralization of authority on the blockchain.

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Why We're (Still) Investing in Web3 Gaming

For innovation, adoption and impact, gaming stands out as a leading use case for blockchain technology, say Leah Callon-Butler and Nathan Smale, directors of Web3 advisory firm, Emfarsis.

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Consensus Magazine

Move Over Hollywood: Why Gaming Is the New King of Entertainment

To stay relevant in this dynamic environment, the entertainment industry must integrate emerging technologies like blockchain, or be satisfied with increasingly reduced engagement, says Yemel Jardi, co-founder of Decentraland.

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Opinion

DePIN 2.0: What the Next Generation of DePINs Is Doing Differently

The “second-mover advantage” phenomenon is playing out in real-time in the DePIN sector.

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Opinion

Why Crypto Donations Are Surging in 2024

After a decade of tax incentives and transparency attracting philanthropists to crypto, Web3 innovation is adding fuel to the fire.

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Consensus Magazine

Play-to-Earn Is Dead. Why Tap-to-Earn Marks a Big Shift

Clicker giants like Notcoin, TapSwap, Yescoin and Hamster Kombat have shown how blockchain games can reach millions of users, says Alena Shmalko, Ecosystem Lead at TON Foundation.

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Consensus Magazine

Catizen’s Tim Wong: 'We Are Here to Build a Business Ecosystem'

The Chairman of the Catizen Foundation explains how the team behind the Web3 game attracted 23 million players, and how it hopes to build a lasting franchise.

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Consensus Magazine

How Memes and Gamification Are Changing Finance As We Know It

As social, finance, gaming, messaging become folded in single “super apps,” memes transmit subtle but powerful cultural meaning in a digitally-native way, says Ray Chan, CEO of Memeland. Welcome to the Meme Age.

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Opinion

Crypto for Advisors: Is Crypto Too Volatile?

Bitcoin’s volatility is expected to continue declining with every halving. The next one, scheduled for 2028, will render bitcoin four times as scarce as gold. Increasing retail and institutional adoption of this technology is also bound to decrease volatility structurally over time.

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Opinion

The Case for Crypto Index Funds

There are already more than a dozen crypto index funds marketed to investors, ranging from $1 million to several hundred million dollars in assets under management. Here’s why they make sense to investors, says Adam Guren of Hunting Hill.

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