Benjamin Schiller

Ben Schiller is a senior adviser at Miden, a privacy-focused blockchain. He was a CoinDesk managing editor from 2019 to 2025, and, before that, a staff writer at Fast Company.

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Why Blockbuster Games Will Soon Be Built on Modular Appchains

Mainnets like Ethereum’s aren’t suitable for major (AAA) game development. The only real solution is a horizontally scalable blockchain coupled with modularity and a gas-free experience for end-users, says Jack O’Holleran, CEO of SKALE Labs.

A scene from the trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 (Rockstar Games).

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Why I Chose Bitcoin Ordinals to Release ‘Frontline’

Artist Alexis André explains the attraction of Bitcoin for releasing his latest generative art collection.

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How Digital Collectibles Are Shaping Athlete Legacies

NFTs and blockchain-based gaming are transforming the way we connect with pro sports, says Matt Novogratz, Co-Founder of Candy Digital.

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DePIN Doesn’t Need New Infrastructure

The devices in our hands form the basis for a decentralized internet, says William Paul Peckham, Chief Business Officer of APhone.

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From Coin-Operated Machines to Token-Operated Gaming

On-chain games that establish a community-driven governance model, where players actively participate in decision-making, provide real ownership and accountability to the gaming community, says Ben Rubin, CEO & co-founder, Towns.

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Bragging Rights Are Key to Retaining Web3 Gamers

Gaming is a social endeavor, so winning means cooperating with your friends in quests or beating the player on the other screen, and telling the world about your achievements.

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How Staking Rate Benchmarks Can Build Digital Assets Markets

By comparing their returns to a trusted industry benchmark, Ethereum operators can identify areas for improvement and optimize their operations, as well as to differentiate their staking products in a competitive market, says Tom Whitton, CFO, Pier Two.

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How Tokenized Real World Assets Are Outperforming Crypto

Whether to hedge against crypto volatility, add utility and efficiencies, or streamline access to alternatives, tokenized RWAs make sense for investors and institutions alike.

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Stop Trying to Sell Gamers What They Don’t Want

A realistic look at what the Web3 stack actually offers game developers and players, from Jyro Blade, product lead at PlayFi.

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5 Blockchain Games: What Works and What Doesn't

Web3 games are much, much better than they used to be. Longtime gamer David Morris ranks the onboarding, gameplay, graphics and tokenomics of popular Web3 games including Gods Unchained, Pixels and, yes, Hamster Kombat.

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