Decentralization
True Consumer Protection in Crypto Lies Between Centralization and Decentralization
Government regulators are getting keen on crypto's points of centralization. How can those be put to use for everyone's benefit?
Web2’s Lesson for AI: Decentralize to Protect Humanity
In order to prevent the potentially destructive impact of AI on humanity, we need open-source innovation and collective governance that is possible through blockchain protocols and Web3, rather than the monopoly defaulting structure of Web2, according to Michael Casey, CoinDesk's chief content officer.
Modular Blockchain Astria Raises $5.5M for Shared Sequencer Network
Astria's aim is to enable anyone to deploy their own censorship-resistant rollup without having to rely on a centralized sequencer.
What Is Decentralized Identity?
Decentralized identity aims to empower Web3 users to have control over their digital personas and keep their data secure.
Decentralization in Focus
Host Joel Flynn discuses whether the developments in decentralization can bring back trust in the crypto industry. That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
U.S. Banking Collapse Doesn't Necessarily Make Crypto Trustworthy
The fall of Silicon Valley Bank had a convenient deus ex machina to fix collateral damage. Crypto cannot expect the same, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati partners Jess Cheng and Amy Caiazza write.
Lido Gearing Up For Ethereum's Upcoming Shanghai Upgrade
Lido, the biggest liquid staking platform on the Ethereum blockchain, opened a snapshot vote on its version 2 (v2) upgrade, which includes a "Staking Router" said to ease the onboarding of different validator subsets. The second element of the v2 upgrade will allow users to redeem Lido’s flagship stETH tokens for the underlying ether tokens once Ethereum’s Shanghai upgrade, more accurately known as "Shapella," hits. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the Lido community and the future of decentralization.
Non-Custodial Liquid Staking Platform Ether.Fi Closes $5.3M Fundraise
The round was co-led by North Island Ventures, Chapter One and Node Capital and included participation from BitMex founder Arthur Hayes.
The SEC’s Crackdown on Ethereum Staking Has a Silver Lining
The SEC’s recent actions shut down centralization staking services, but not individual staking and decentralized staking services. That could increase decentralization and help restore crypto’s original mission.
What Are VCs Funding After FTX? More Decentralized Infrastructure
Infrastructure projects and regulatory-resistant protocols have attracted cautious investors.
