Opinion
The Node: Biden's Grid Plans Can Clean Bitcoin
Proposals for bitcoin to act as a "money battery" within the renewable system show how technology can reduce the network's footprint.
Fascism on the Blockchain? The Work of Art in the Age of NFTs
The same fascistic tendencies Walter Benjamin saw in the rise of mass media are at play in the NFT "revolution," too, culture critic Jonathan Beller writes.
Non-Fungible Tokens and the New Patronage Economy
Non-fungible tokens don’t have to be more than niche to have a big impact on the economics of art, says RMIT's Chris Berg.
Can Decentralized Stablecoins Stabilize?
Efforts to create decentralized stablecoins outside the dollar system are attractive for privacy reasons but may be impractical, says our columnist.
The Node: NFTs Made It to ‘Then They Mock You’ Even Faster Than Bitcoin Did
When rarefied art critics sneer at non-fungible tokens, it’s not about art. It’s about instructing the in-group what they should and should not care about.
Money Reimagined: Bitcoin's Green Imperative
Despite its current environmental footprint, Bitcoin can play a part in creating a cleaner, more efficient energy system.
If Stock-to-Flow Is Right, Bitcoin Volatility Should Wane
Bitcoin's future price stability is one test of whether the popular, but controversial bitcoin pricing model is actually right.
The Art of Scarcity
Cryptocurrencies and NFTs are often derided for not having "intrinsic value." But, honestly, what does?
The Node: Hard Money and a Dovish Fed
Fed Chairman Powell was praised for his clear policy forecasts yesterday. What might it mean for bitcoin, which means different things to different people?
The Node: Bitcoin Is 'Digital Gold' Because People Say It Is
Software firm Meitu, which just bought more ETH and BTC, points to the meta-nature of modern investing driven by consensus opinions.
