Opinion


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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Airdrop 'Points'

Projects are running wild with false advertising, promoting black boxes in a world where transparency should be paramount. The issue isn't with rewarding users in itself, but how these "loyalty programs" obfuscate opportunity costs, Solend founder Rooter says.

Clint Eastwood as Blondie in "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly." (Wikimedia Commons)

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The Bitcoin Halving Could Accelerate Consumer Adoption of BTC

By spurring adoption of secondary scaling layers like Lightning, the halving could make using bitcoin less expensive and more accessible — or in a word, more like other monies, Azteco's David Bailey writes.

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Consensus Magazine

'We've Seen Breakdowns of Trust': Nathan Schneider on How to Democratize the Web

The activist's new book "Governable Spaces" explores ways blockchains can help people experiment with self-governance online.

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New Hampshire Has a Better Approach to DAOs

The state's proposed law would grant legal personhood and limited liability for participants of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs).

Aerial view of Concord and the New Hampshire State House (Ultima_Gaina/Getty Images)

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The Future Is Open Finance

Web3 will be the vehicle for true financial access and independence, Aptos Labs CEO Mo Shaikh and FinTech Director at the Milken Institute Nicole Valentine write.

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Is Nigeria Strong-Arming Binance?

Two mid-levels executives were detained without charge for more than a month, one escaped. Here’s what we know so far about the country's legal battle with the world's largest exchange.

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How to Improve Transparency and Public Trust in Crypto Markets

Proof-of-reserves and off-chain transaction reporting are key to improving trust in trading platforms following the scandals of the last 18 months, say Bruce Tupper and Tyler Williams.

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Remembering ‘True Names’ Author Vernor Vinge

Known for popularizing the term “singularity,” the cypherpunk writer, who died this week, was prophetic about the age of artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency.

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