Social Media
Mix of Old, Wrong and Dubious 'News' Scares Rookie Investors, Fuels Crypto Selloff
Investors had already had a weak appetite for risk thanks to the coming partial ban on crypto in Turkey.
Massive Facebook Data Breach Leaks Personal Info of 500M Users
The phone numbers, email addresses and other personal data belonging to 533 million Facebook users have been found online following a massive data breach. "The Hash" panel discusses what happened and the risks people take with keeping their info on giant centralized social media networks.
BitClout’s Alleged Leader Hit With Cease-and-Desist Letter by Prominent Crypto Law Firm
As “The Hash” panel predicted, the lawsuits are indeed coming. They break down the latest developments surrounding BitClout, a controversial blockchain-based social media network that allows users to monetize their online following in crypto.
Microsoft Reportedly in Talks to Buy Discord
Microsoft is reportedly in talks to buy Discord for a sum of up to $10B. “The Hash” panel discusses the important role of Discord in crypto communities and debates whether Microsoft’s potential acquisition is a sign of the tech giant pivoting towards social media or just a bid to stay relevant.
What Is BitClout and Why Is It Rankling Many on Crypto Twitter?
BitClout, a new blockchain-based social media experiment that allows users to monetize their online following, has quickly become a source of controversy in the crypto world. "The Hash" breaks down how BitClout works, its big backers and the pros/cons of the product.
Jack Dorsey’s First Tweet NFT Sells for $2.9M
Jack Dorsey’s very first tweet has been sold at auction for $2.9M. The Twitter founder promised to donate the proceeds of the non-fungible token auction to charity. “The Hash” panel debates whether making NFTs of tweets is here to stay, and the pros and cons of putting social media posts on the blockchain.
What Is BitClout? The Social Media Experiment Sparking Controversy on Twitter
BitClout's creator says it's a new way to monetize a following. Crypto Twitter's brightest lights are nonplussed.
Bitcoin Leaves Social Media Stocks 'in the Dust' With Market's Inflation Pivot
Investors are now seeing bitcoin as both an inflation hedge and risk asset.
Is Decentralization the Future of Social Media?
Twitter accounts of several influential figures in the crypto community were suspended Tuesday. “The Hash” panel discusses a decentralized future for social media.
New Social Media Platform Instars Leverages Privacy-Enhancing Cryptography
Instar leverages blockchain and multiparty computation to protect user data.
