Crypto 2023

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A New Philosophy of Markets: Assets That Embody Technology
For the first time in our history, we have tradable assets that embody innovation, says Noelle Acheson.
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Why DAOs Need to Adopt a 2-Treasury System
Blockchain infrastructure companies are trying to solve two complex and expensive problems: building sustainable protocols and dynamic ecosystems.
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It’s Been a Year Since NFTs Exploded. Where Are We Headed?
For NFT collectors and creators, this past year marked noticeable changes within the market. From utility to community building, here are just a few trends that will push the...
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Making Comprehensive Crypto Policy Out of Regulatory Patchwork
Suggestions that the CFTC is the crypto industry’s “regulator of choice” and more susceptible to capture do not hold up, according to former CFTC Director of Enforcement Aitan...
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Zero-Knowledge Cryptography in 2023: The Year Privacy Becomes Practical
Four theories about how these privacy-preserving and blockchain-scaling solutions will change the industry.
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The Next Wave of Institutional Digital Asset Adoption
Once you build decentralized access control, Web3 and the traditional world of finance can finally be brought together.
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NFTs Are Securities and It’s Great
Artist and lawyer Brian Frye writes about why non-fungible tokens represent investment contracts in social clout.
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How Web3 Helps People Take Control of Their Digital Identity
Unstoppable Domain Vice President Sandy Carter argues a keystone blockchain technology will become a standard way of doing business and part of everyday life.
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DeFi Is the Way Forward, but It Needs to Evolve
The technical foundation of DeFi has proven to be incredibly resilient to the catastrophic market events of the last few months. The opportunity for building a new generation...
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The Voice of Layer 1s Is Needed in Washington
Industry leading layer 1 blockchains must collaborate on policy engagement, delivering a uniform message that regulatory clarity is needed beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.
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