Stable Coins, Stable GrowthThe core function of blockchain networks is to securely process and maintain timestamped information records. In principle, this can be any…Jul 8Jul 8
Onchain Finance is Thriving; What’s Next?Decentralized public blockchain networks have existed for ~15 years with the associated cryptoassets currently going through their fourth…Apr 101Apr 101
Institutionalization = Network Success“Better technology doesn’t always win” is an old adage in entrepreneurship with numerous well-studied examples from business history…Dec 15, 2023Dec 15, 2023
Progressive ComplianceA major obstacle to mass adoption of blockchains and smart contract applications has always been their undefined and contested legal and…Sep 20, 2023Sep 20, 2023
Liquid Delegation in DAO GovernanceLiquid delegation is a collective decision-making mechanism that combines direct participation with representation. The core idea is…Apr 24, 2023Apr 24, 2023
MiddlemachinesTo understand Web3, one needs to recognize not only how it aims to differ from the previous generation of web-based services, but also the…Jan 30, 2022Jan 30, 2022
How Crypto Is Shaping the Digital RevolutionI have previously categorized ’crypto’ — a catch-all for blockchain- and Web3-related innovation — as part of the Digital Revolution that…Oct 18, 20211Oct 18, 20211
Isomorphism in DAO GovernanceThe term ’institutional isomorphism’ refers to similarities in the structure and processes of independent organizations in a particular…May 20, 20211May 20, 20211
Decentralized Code Collaboration Using RadicleComputer software is arguably one of the most impactful technologies of our time. Over the past few decades, major changes in individual…Apr 6, 2021Apr 6, 2021
Systemic Risk Mitigation in DeFiSpeculation and risk-taking are essential features of all monetary economies and both are closely tied to the financial sector. History…Mar 10, 2021Mar 10, 2021