The Node

Dalio, Brainard, Lummis: Your Guide to Day 1 at Consensus 2021
Bitcoin's energy use, ether as hard money, Ray Dalio on the future of inflation and bitcoin as a hedge asset. Here's your guide for Day 1 of Consensus.

The Node: BTFD Explained
Some see major crypto sell-offs, like the one happening now, as buying opportunities. Here's what they're really saying.

Dave Portnoy Just Wants to Have Fun
David Portnoy shilling SafeMoon is a synthesis of two huge investment trends this year: influencers and memes moving markets.

Bitcoiners' Approach to the Climate Change Fight Isn't Working – This Might
Crypto will cede the climate debate to others until it starts a new conversation.

Musk Has Doge on a Leash. Is He a Manipulator?
Whatever his intent, to make money or to play games, Musk is putting DOGE holders in a uniquely vulnerable position.

Musk's Motivation
Elon Musk is a person of considerable influence. Is it big enough to get bitcoin to go green?

The Node: Too Musk Power for One Man
Dogecoin is too dependent on the personality cult of one man to ever become truly viable, like, say, Bitcoin.

The Node: What's New Is Old
The Million Dollar Homepage, a phenomenon from 2005, is back. Is crypto as new as it thinks?

The Anything-Can-Happen Days
We are rich in charming solutions to vexing problems. Enjoy this time because it won't last forever.


