Opinion
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The (Zero-Knowledge Proof) Singularity Is Near
This month may well be remembered as an inflection point in the acceleration toward real-time proving of transaction validity for blockchains.
By Shumo ChuSep 18, 2024
Forget Meme Coins, Crypto Utility Is Already Here
Meme Coin Mania has many wondering if crypto will stop the nonsense and deliver real use-cases, but crypto utility is already here if we simply look, says David Zimmerman, a research analyst at K33 Research.
By David ZimmermanSep 17, 2024
Key Opinion Leaders Are Bad for the Crypto Industry
That’s why my new project isn’t paying them. (And who is Professor Crypto, anyway?)
By Andy BoyanSep 17, 2024
Will Ether’s Supply Crunch Lead to Higher Prices in Q4?
Ether’s price might be falling, but its liquid supply is shrinking. If demand picks up next quarter, we could see a supply crunch that pushes prices higher, says Lucas Schweiger, Digital Asset Research Manager at Sygnum Bank.
By Lucas SchweigerSep 17, 2024
Donald Trump Is Now a DeFi Enthusiast. Here’s Why It Matters
Trump’s new DeFi project may fail, as many do, but its launch, coming in the midst of a presidential campaign, is further proof that crypto has entered the mainstream, says Graeme Moore, head of tokenization at the Polymesh Association.
By Graeme MooreSep 17, 2024
Don’t Believe the Hype, the First Rate Cut Isn’t a Market Disaster
With a Fed rate cut looming, the markets are in selling mood. But history shows that the S&P tends to rally after monetary easing, which in turn should support risk assets like cryptocurrencies, says Scott Garliss.
By Scott Garliss Sep 17, 2024
Is EigenLayer Ready For Institutional Adoption?
Restaking leader EigenLayer is a hit with more risk-accepting retail investors, but it doesn’t currently meet institutional needs, says Tara Annison, Head of Product at Twinstake, a non-custodial staking provider for institutional clients.
By Tara AnnisonSep 16, 2024
DAOs Need a Vibe Check
A recent token heist at Compound DAO revealed the weakness of current DAO governance voting. There is a better way, say Andrés Fábrega, Jay Yu, Amy Zhao, and Ari Juels.
By Andrés Fábrega, Jay Yu, Amy Zhao, Ari JuelsSep 13, 2024
U.S. Political Prediction Markets: Why Kalshi's Court Victory Matters
If it turns out that the judge's ruling preempts the CFTC’s proposed rulemaking, election event contracts may now be completely legal.
By Aaron Brogan, Matthew HomerSep 13, 2024
Building on Bitcoin in the Age of Web3
We need a cultural, philosophical, and technological movement that will return Bitcoin to its once prominent position in the decentralized finance landscape, says Willem Schroé, CEO Botanix Labs.
By Willem SchroéSep 12, 2024
