Opinion
Money Reimagined: Bitcoin's Green Savior?
El Salvador's move to make bitcoin legal tender offers an opportunity to prove that cryptocurrency can power renewable energy development, says CoinDesk's chief content officer.
The Node: The Dawn of Bitcoin Geopolitics
Latin American leaders have faced decades of repression by the United States. Bitcoin gives them a way to fight back.
A Big Carbon Footprint Compared to What?
When blockchain systems reduce human involvement in transactions, the carbon benefits can be substantial, says our columnist.
The Node: Warren Versus the Volcano
Greening bitcoin would be a good thing in itself, and it would take away a tool of misdirection from those who oppose it for other reasons.
Moving on From Good-Bad Crypto Dialogue
Central banks should welcome competition from crypto and the crypto industry should be less defensive, says our columnist.
Modern Monetary Theory and a Basic Income for All
Universal basic income paired with post-extractive technologies like AI and crypto can alleviate human drudgery, says one entrepreneur.
How the Civil War Shapes the Future of Stablecoins
The Civil War replaced a decentralized monetary system with a centralized one, setting precedents for the regulation of stablecoins today.
Miami Coin and Voting With Your Tokens
Patrick Stanley's new project may provide a way for people to reward and be rewarded by innovative cities.
El Salvador Adopts Bitcoin: Hype or History in the Making?
What does it mean for a country like El Salvador to adopt bitcoin as "legal tender"? It depends on whom you ask, says our columnist.
Bitcoin as Legal Tender? Why El Salvador’s Plan Isn’t as Crazy as You Think
El Salvador decided decades ago it didn’t trust itself to manage its own currency. Lately, it may have reason not to trust Washington either.
