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2024 Will Be the Year Tokenization Truly (Finally) Begins

After several years of being the next-big-thing, next year will be when tokenization of real-world assets really takes off, says Colin Butler, Global Head of Institutional Capital at Polygon Labs.

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Mercados

Liquid Staking Tokens Are a Hot Ticket for 2024

The staking market was the brightest spot in DeFi this year. The arrival of liquid staking token finance is set to turbocharge activity next year.

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Opinión

Big Tech Has Put Our Future at Risk. It’s Time to Fight Back

The internet was supposed to make us more liberated and healthier. Instead, it stole our data, freedom and mental health, says Project Liberty Founder Frank McCourt, who’s advancing a new digital infrastructure to support a better web and better world.

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Opinión

Everyone Needs a Manifesto

Vitalik Buterin's thoughtful musings on techno-optimism contrast with VC Marc Andreessen’s recent writings.

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Opinión

COP28 and Bitcoin: The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship?

COP28 kicks off in the UAE this week. While it is likely to deliver the usual ineffective hand-wringing, at significant cost, this year there is a twist: the presence of Bitcoin delegates shows just how far the industry has come.

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Opinión

Breaking Down the Bankless Backlash

David Hoffman, cofounder, responds to criticism surrounding the media brand’s DAO. Should he have been more hands-on?

David Hoffman, co-founder of Bankless (CoinDesk)

Finanzas

Crypto for Advisors: Is Bitcoin for You?

How does bitcoin fit in your portfolio? Zach Pandl from Grayscale takes us through the investment thesis.

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Finanzas

Tokenization and Real-World Assets Take Center Stage

Blue-chip institutions including Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan are trialing digital asset offerings, seeking cost savings and efficiencies.

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Mercados

Why On-Chain Transaction Is the Key Blockchain Indicator

The metric helps investors and users to understand whether a blockchain is going to merely survive, or thrive, says Todd Groth, head of research at CoinDesk Indices

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Opinión

1 Way to Revive Dead NFT Wallets

Artist and legal scholar Brian Frye says inaccessible crypto tokens cannot be sold, but can be donated — with potentially significant tax benefits.

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