Latest from Benjamin Schiller
AI Is the Key To DeFi Liquidity
Here are three ways artificial intelligence can improve DeFi’s accessibility, security and compliance, bringing more capital into the industry, says Emin Gun-Sirer.
Congress Can't Let Gary Gensler Regulate Digital Assets Out of Existence
We should support an amendment from House Majority Whip Tom Emmer to limit the SEC’s authority over the industry, say Tim Ryan and David McIntosh, co-chairs of the Blockchain Innovation Project.
The Most Pressing Issue on Ethereum is Validator Size Growth
If appetite for staking on Ethereum does not slow meaningfully over the next several months, the size of Ethereum’s validator set could become problematic for the blockchain, says Christine Kim, Vice President of Research at Galaxy Digital.
Sam Bankman-Fried Almost Tweeted About His Depression, Drafts Show
“I don’t really know what ‘happiness’ means”: FTX founder would have defended himself against the internet.
Europe’s Crypto Industry Wants Staking Clarity as Regulations Loom
The EU and UK may both be contemplating new rules to cover crypto staking — as regulatory action in Switzerland and Singapore offers a cautionary tale.
Does Lido Control Too Much Liquid Staking?
The staking powerhouse dominates the market for liquid tokens. Is this a problem? Marin Tvrdić, a protocol relations contributor at Lido, responds.
ETH Staking Has a Bright Future, Despite Regulatory Uncertainty
The SEC’s incoherent approach to the market is having a chilling effect on compliant and regulated investors. But there are workarounds that give investors greater comfort, says Jason Hall, CEO of Methodic Capital.
Ethereum Staking in 2023: A Year of Growth and Transformation
Ethereum staking saw strong demand from institutions following the Merge. Even if the adoption rate slows down in a few months, its future looks promising, say Vivek Chauhan and David Lawant, of FalconX.
We Need to Reclaim the Narrative on Staking
Alison Mangiero, executive director the Proof of Stake Alliance (POSA), says confusion around the term “staking” has led to greater regulatory scrutiny.
How to Stake: 7 Strategies When Starting Out
It’s easy to get carried away with staking on PoS networks like Ethereum. But in the long-term, it pays to be cautious. Pick underlying projects with good prospects, don’t over-leverage, and, above all, embrace boredom over quick thrills, says Jeff Wilser.
