Decentralization
From Science Fiction to Virtual Reality: How the Metaverse Started With 'Snow Crash' and Where It’s Going
In this episode of "NFT All-Stars," Metapurse’s Twobador, Marguerite deCourcelle, Jason Bailey (aka Artnome), BT, and Jenny Guo dive into Neal Stephenson’s 1992 novel "Snow Crash," which is celebrated in the crypto space for birthing the metaverse concept. They discuss how Stephenson’s metaverse differs from that of Meta and other tech firms, the formation of digital communities, and the importance of decentralization.
Ether, Altcoins Tank, With Bitcoin as Decoupling Narrative Goes Up in Smoke
The developing narrative of ether and altcoins decoupling from bitcoin in an adverse macro environment went up in smoke Friday, as a sell-off in stocks and BTC caused extensive damage to the broader digital asset market. Is centralized liquidity dictating the market value of cryptocurrencies promising decentralization? Are we in a bear market?
Understanding DeFi and Its Importance in the Crypto Economy
The aim of decentralized finance is to create an entirely new financial system. As DeFi continues to evolve and strengthen, it’s vitally important for advisors to understand this space.
Signal CEO Moxie Marlinspike Steps Down, Is He Right About Web 3?
Moxie Marlinspike has stepped down as chief executive at Signal, the encrypted messaging app he founded in 2014. WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton will serve as interim CEO. “The Hash” team discusses what could be next for Marlinspike amid his critiques of Web 3 for not being truly decentralized as its proponents claim.
Pudgy Penguins NFT Project Ousts Founders as Mood Turns Icy
The beloved NFT project Pudgy Penguins voted out its founders Thursday after they allegedly failed to deliver on stated goals and drained the treasury of funds. Some argue the entire project should be decentralized, potentially an industry first. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest battle for control, raising governance questions surrounding NFT communities and what this means for the fate of Pudgy Penguins.
¿Están las DAOs realmente descentralizadas?
La manera en que muchas DAOs están estructuradas legalmente en la actualidad demuestra que no cumplen con su premisa fundamental de descentralización.
Is a DAO + LLC Still a DAO?
The way many DAOs are legally structured means they’re not DAOs in a true sense.
Crypto Needs Centralized Systems to Integrate With Traditional Finance, Binance CEO Says
Centralized systems are required to bring money into crypto from mainstream finance and to provide an exit route.
The Lifecycle of a DAO: Inside a Cultural Phenomenon
To think through the cultural practices and evolution of a DAO, we present a thought experiment on the life of a DAO, from birth to death to resurrection.
