The Node

‘Down Infinite’: A Ham-Fisted Attempt to Rehabilitate Do Kwon’s Image
Why does crypto welcome back fraudsters, and other questions raised by a softball interview with Terra's founder.

Stop Attacking DeFi Founders for Complying With the Tornado Cash Sanction
Crypto projects are being criticized for censoring use of their websites.

An Alleged Tornado Cash Developer Was Arrested. Are You Next?
If you’re developing a crypto mixer, it’s best to do it anonymously.

Web2 'Delenda Est,' You Say?
Talking about censorship resistance isn't enough. Web3 proponents should use the applications they advocate for.

What Happens When You Try to Sanction a Protocol Like Tornado Cash
Blacklists, contingency plans and calls to decentralize follow in the wake of the U.S. government’s unprecedented move to criminalize a smart contract.


The Fake Team That Made Solana DeFi Look Huge
We already knew that crypto developers cannot always be trusted. But can we even trust the data?

How to Get Into Seed Club, the ‘Y Combinator of Web3'
The popular DAO accelerator offers a 12-week crash course for building a token project.

Who Will Mine Ethereum After It's Gone?
Rumors of a continued proof-of-work version of Ethereum should be viewed with extreme caution. But by god, it’s fascinating.

Why DeFi Giants Aave, Curve May Want Their Own Stablecoins
Stablecoins could drive users and revenue to platforms in a similar way that governance tokens did during the “DeFi Summer” of 2020.

