Latest from Sam Kessler
EigenLayer, Crypto's Biggest Project Launch This Year, Is Still Missing Crucial Functionality
The "restaking" protocol with $15 billion in deposits won't pay rewards to depositors and is missing its mission-critical "slashing" feature.
EigenLayer and EigenDA Launch on Ethereum Mainnet
The launch comes after $12 billion has already been deposited into the protocol.
Venture Firm A16z Releases Jolt, a 'Zero-Knowledge Virtual Machine'
The release is the product of a16z's first foray into deep tech research.
Ripple, Developer Behind XRP Ledger, Enters Stablecoin Fray vs. Tether, USDC
The token will be "100% backed by U.S. dollar deposits, short-term U.S. government Treasuries and other cash equivalents," according to the company.
Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison
The former FTX CEO was convicted of seven counts of fraud and conspiracy in November, a year after the once-giant cryptocurrency exchange collapsed.
MyShell, Blockchain Platform For Building 'AI Girlfriends' and Productivity Apps, Raises $11M
MyShell uses blockchains to let creators earn a profit for building AI apps and Her-like companions.
AI Bot 'Syntax' From Spectral Labs Could Help Non-Coders Write Ethereum Apps
For the tech to gain steam, Spectral may need to convince users that AI can be trusted with their digital assets.
