“Many cryptocurrencies will be unavailable for trade in U.S. after Binance updates scheduled for September.” | learn more
MetaMask metrics: a first look
The popular browser plug in started collecting opt-in metrics in March. They’ve published a bunch of neat usage data. | learn more
Facebook plans June 18th cryptocurrency debut
From TechCrunch: “Facebook is finally ready to reveal details about its cryptocurrency codenamed Libra. It’s currently scheduled for a June 18th release of a white paper explaining its cryptocurrency’s basics…” | learn more
7 trends in blockchain computing
The title doesn’t do this video justice. It’s a high-bandwidth conversion between Chris Dixon (a16z) and Olaf Carlson-Wee of Polychain Capital. Not for blockchain beginners. | learn more
Andreas Antonopolous on what happens when bitcoin takes over
If you’ve never heard Andreas talk before, this is a great opportunity. The guy lives in his own world, and we might all be living there with him in the future. “In this episode … [w]e talk about his influences, how the aggregate decisions of humans lead to adverse outcomes, Bitcoin use cases and ah-ha moments and what maximalists miss with Ethereum.” | learn more
The world’s first blockchain battle royale with cheese
More blockchain games! “Cheeze Wizards is a social, crypto-native experiment where players summon Wizards to compete in a global tournament for the title — and prize — of Big Cheeze.” | learn more
LVMH creates blockchain platform to track luxury goods
“LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has developed the AURA platform, a blockchain system for authenticating luxury goods, with Microsoft and blockchain software company ConsenSys. The retailer will begin implementing its technology for Louis Vuitton and Parfums Christian Dior brands.” | learn more
Crypto mega theses by Multicoin Capital
I always enjoy Kyle Samani’s thinking and content. “At the Spring 2019 Multicoin Summit, Cofounder and Managing Partner Kyle Samani details the three mega theses for crypto.” | learn more
Which new business models will be unleashed by Web 3.0?
Max Mersch from Fabric Ventures starts by discussing the evolution of business model from Web 1.0 (e.g. e-commerce) to Web 2.0 (e.g. SaaS), then continues on to Web 3.0. | learn more
Fred Wilson calls it: it’s Crypto Spring
He makes the point that valuations are about 2.5x the December lows and trading volumes are double the January 2018 peak. | learn more