The Node

$600M Poly Heist Shows DeFi Needs Hackers to Become Unhackable
If computers will continue to do more important things, we'll require those programs to be secure. Learning what not to do is one way there.

There’s Still Time to Fix Congress’s Crypto-Tax Mess
The Senate has failed to amend a provision that could cripple the U.S. cryptocurrency sector. But the game's not over yet.

The Node: Crypto Gets Political
Crypto is about to reshape the face of U.S. politics, as those with the most at stake learn they need to pay to protect their interests.

Why Enterprises Should Build on Public Blockchains
Private networks, a lot like corporate private intranets, may never go away but they will never be as relevant as the public internet or open chains like Ethereum.

The US Senate Goes to War Over Crypto Taxation
With two competing amendments and pressure from the White House and Treasury, crypto taxation is suddenly the crux of the massive infrastructure bill.

‘Cautiously Optimistic': Crypto Brings Lobbying Muscle to Infrastructure Debate
Bitcoin does not have a CEO but it does have lawyers.

The Node: The First Step to Making Sense of the Token Economy
Founders can build open-source platforms without fees and still get rich. Here's how.

Fundamentally Incompatible: How the Proposed Crypto Tax Rules Miss the Mark
A late addition to the infrastructure bill moving through Congress would impose impossible reporting requirements on miners and wallets.



