Opinion
How Staking Rates Can Drive the Crypto Economy Forward
Standardized staking rates will play a crucial role in creating new financial products, Christopher Perkins writes for "Staking Week."
The Barrier to Mainstream Crypto Adoption Isn’t UX — It’s Product-Market Fit
Variant co-founder Li Jin argues that Web3's problems do not end at onboarding.
Gary Gensler Is Wrong About Proof-of-Stake Tokens
The Securities Exchange Commission Chair said the "investing public" may expect a return from staking. Polymesh's Graeme Moore argues that doesn't make these cryptocurrencies securities.
IRS Proposed Rule on Digital Asset Broker Reporting Could Kill Crypto in America
The proposal creates unworkable requirements for decentralized finance in the U.S. and serves as an important cautionary tale.
Ethereum Staking in 2023: A Year of Growth and Transformation
Ethereum staking saw strong demand from institutions following the Merge. Even if the adoption rate slows down in a few months, its future looks promising, say Vivek Chauhan and David Lawant, of FalconX.
How Much Does the First Mover Advantage Matter for Crypto Staking?
Platforms like Lido and Rocket Pool are staking market trailblazers, but a truly decentralized crypto ecosystem will require cooperation not just competition.
We Need to Reclaim the Narrative on Staking
Alison Mangiero, executive director the Proof of Stake Alliance (POSA), says confusion around the term “staking” has led to greater regulatory scrutiny.
Staking Brings Decentralization Back to DeFi
DeFi now has a yield-bearing collateral asset that is native to crypto, Ethena Labs Conor Ryder writes for "Staking Week."
Americans (Seemingly) Aren't Allowed to Put This Economic Theory to the Test
The CFTC keeps putting fences around prediction markets, which some say are better way to aggregate information.
AI Should Be Decentralized, but How?
The case for greater transparency and verifiability in AI. But is decentralization the best way to achieve that and is feasible in practice? Jesus Rodriguez, of IntoTheBlock, says the technical challenges are tremendous.
