fun facts

What is LUCA?

The last universal common ancestor (LUCA) is the most recent common ancestor of all current life on Earth. “While there is no specific fossil evidence of LUCA, it can be studied by comparing the genomes of all modern organisms, its […]

on the blockchain

Will staking and mining be tax free?

A Tennessee business owner has sued the IRS to clarify the tax status of tokens earned staking. They tried to give him a refund without actually clarifying their position. He declined the money, instead pressing on to get a definitive […]

on the blockchain

Blockchain engineers are well paid.

“The average salary for a blockchain engineer grew to $164,694 in Dec. 2021, up nearly 10% from $150,138 in Jan. 2020.” That’s higher than regular tech engineers, who are “only” averaging $160,463. | learn more

retail therapy

Was Amazon actually price-fixing?

They ended the program after Washington state’s Attorney General sued them. “It was billed as a way for sellers to avoid constantly monitoring and changing product prices. Instead, Amazon would optimize the price, guaranteeing sellers a minimum price. The lawsuit […]