profiles of people

Morris Chang and the origins of TSMC.

Brian Potter took the time to translate (with tech) Chang’s Chinese-language autobiography then write up this great 30 minute summary. “TSMC has a fascinating origin story: it was founded in 1985 by Morris Chang, who, after working in the US […]

on the blockchain

What is a vampire attack?

“In a vampire attack, a new platform targets established rivals by offering more attractive incentives to lure away liquidity and users. This can have a significant impact on the DeFi ecosystem, potentially luring users, draining liquidity from existing platforms, and […]

under the microscope

A football field in a teaspoon.

Researchers created a new carbon material with a vast molecular surface area. “After the material was created, the researchers tested it to see how much carbon dioxide it could sequester from the atmosphere. The result was that in just two […]