I haven’t shared any blockchain-related links in a while, and that’s partly because I haven’t found any interesting ones in a while. Meanwhile, the price action on Bitcoin etc. imply lots of recent interest. Consider this a cry for help […]
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I haven’t shared any blockchain-related links in a while, and that’s partly because I haven’t found any interesting ones in a while. Meanwhile, the price action on Bitcoin etc. imply lots of recent interest. Consider this a cry for help […]
RFK Jr. wants to put the entire US budget on a blockchain.
No need to take this candidate seriously, yet the idea of a truly transparant government budget sounds lovely. “During a Michigan rally on April 21, he proposed the idea and said the move would allow every American to look at […]
The beginnings and history of NFTs.
“It all started with the first NFT ever created, called Quantum, which was minted by Kevin McCoy on Namecoin in 2014. But several other NFTs were launched on pre-Ethereum blockchains over the following years — for example, Spells of Genesis […]
Blockchain guy sets Frida Kahlo drawing on fire.
It was estimated to be worth $10 million. He did it to mint 10,000 NFTs. He only sold 4. | learn more
How recursive royalties will save NFTs.
I learned this week that, “Contrary to expectations and popular belief, royalties are not enforced by an uncompromising golem on the blockchain. Royalties are voluntarily enforced by marketplaces.” This author proposes a solution. | learn more
Starbucks details its blockchain-based loyalty platform and NFT community.
They’re huge global consumer brand with low AOV and high frequency. They’ve already gamified their loyalty/rewards program to great success. The blockchain-enabled plan to extend their program seems excellent. The only thing is, the fundamental benefits of blockchain don’t apply […]
The Ethereum merge is coming.
Here’s Fred Wilson’s take. “The Merge is probably the most important change that a large scaled blockchain has ever undergone. It is not without risk and there is a chance that things will not go smoothly.” He’s excited! He also […]
Computers that can make commitments.
Chris Dixon thinks of blockchains this way. “Traditional computers are ultimately controlled by people, either directly in the case of personal computers or indirectly through organizations. Blockchains invert this power relationship, putting the code in charge.” | learn more
How NounsDAO plans to take over the world.
“On August 8th, 2021, Punk4156 and his team deployed a smart contract to the Ethereum blockchain that randomly generates a new NFT digital avatar (called a Noun) every 24 hours and auctions it off to the highest bidder. 100% of […]