Executive Summary: Coin vs Token: What Is the Difference?
In this article, I explain the difference between coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum that are independent cryptocurrencies, and tokens like Tether and Uniswap that depend on an existing blockchain.
Executive Summary: Real-World Assets (RWA): Bridging the Gap Between DeFi and TradFi
In this article, I explain what real-world assets (RWA) are and how they bridge traditional and decentralized finance by tokenizing real-world assets and bringing them on-chain. I analyze the current RWA market and key protocols and examine future trends and growth potential.
Operation Choke Point 2.0: The Third Crypto War?
In this article, I analyze increased US regulatory pressure dubbed "Operation Choke Point 2.0" challenging crypto companies, examining pushback through Congressional hearings and lawsuits, shifts in banking relationships, and whether this constitutes a "Third Crypto War".
Executive Summary: Second Crypto War
In this article, I explore the Second Crypto War beginning in the 2000s as encryption became mainstream, analyzing the key issues like government backdoor access, perspectives like tech companies prioritizing privacy, and implications for cryptocurrencies.
Executive Summary: The First Crypto War
In this article, I explore the First Crypto War in the 1990s between privacy advocates like the Cypherpunks and the US government over encryption.
Executive Summary: What Is ERC-6551? Explaining the New NFT Token Standard
In this article, I explain the new ERC-6551 NFT standard that enables NFTs to hold assets, interact with contracts, and have on-chain identity. I cover use cases like composability and provenance tracking, as well as challenges around adoption and security.
Executive Summary: Centralization Risk in Crypto: How Decentralized Is Crypto?
In this article, I explore centralization risks across crypto like concentrated mining and infrastructure bottlenecks, risks in major assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum, and centralization concerns in layer-ones and DeFi.
Executive Summary: What Are Smart Contract Wallets?
In this article, I explain what smart contract wallets are and how they differ from regular wallets by enabling users to control funds via a smart contract.
Executive Summary: What Are BRC-20 Tokens? Explaining the Bitcoin Memecoin Hype
In this article, I explain the new BRC-20 token standard that emerged on Bitcoin. I discuss the spike in transaction fees, the debate on infrastructure improvements needed, and whether this is a passing trend or a lasting change.
Executive Summary: What Are Multi-Party Computation (MPC) Wallets?
In this article, I explain what multi-party computation (MPC) wallets are, how they differ from other wallet types, the benefits and risks of MPC wallets, and tips on how to select the right MPC wallet for your needs.
