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The Cryptolaw Bill of Rights

Lex_Node's Official CryptoLaw Newsletter • 137 implied HN points • 07 Jan 24
🔮 Crypto
  1. The Cryptolaw Bill of Rights emphasizes the absolute right to create, publish, and use autonomous cryptosystems.
  2. Individuals have the right to privacy, anonymity, and control over assets within autonomous cryptosystems.
  3. Users of autonomous cryptosystems have the right to engage in civil disobedience, and enter into agreements while exercising control over assets.

On-chain weakness into the Bitcoin ETFs launch

Ecoinometrics • 98 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🔮 Crypto ETFs
  1. The on-chain accumulation score did not support Bitcoin's price during the ETFs launch.
  2. There was no positive support in the accumulation trend for Bitcoin's price.
  3. It is important to adapt on-chain analysis as the volume of 'paper Bitcoin' transactions increases.
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Stacking Sats Noob Journey

DarthCoin’s Bitcoin Guides • 78 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🔮 Crypto Bitcoin Lightning Network
  1. Starting with Bitcoin requires learning the basics of onchain transactions, mining, and self-custody.
  2. To stack sats as a new user, it's recommended to begin with Lightning Network for lower fees and enhanced privacy.
  3. As you advance, consider dividing your Bitcoin stash into levels: HODL, CACHE, SPEND for a smoother experience.

Kaidro’s Inaugural FREE Mint is LIVE!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 24 implied HN points • 14 Mar 24
🔮 Crypto NFT Benefits
  1. Kaidro's Inaugural FREE Mint is currently live for the Journal NFT. Mint now within the next 24 hours to gain exclusive benefits and early access to upcoming Mech mint on Kaidro.
  2. Prepare to wait in the CrowdHandler Waiting Room due to high user traffic when minting the Journal NFT.
  3. Follow simple steps to mint the Kaidro Journal by visiting the Kaidro website, connecting your Ronin Wallet, and completing the minting process.

Cool Cats: Claim the Gift of Axie Here

The Lunacian • 46 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
🔮 Crypto NFTs Community Onboarding
  1. 200 Axies are available for claiming by Cool Cats NFT holders for free on the secure onboarding platform.
  2. The Claim Axie NFTs offer will only be open for the next 2 weeks, so it's a time-limited opportunity.
  3. This initiative aims to welcome Cool Cats into the Axie world and learn more about their community through NFT claims.

Where Whales Went to Work in H2 2023

David’s Substack • 58 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🔮 Crypto DeFi Staking Protocols
  1. Free markets can lead to global optimizations but leave local economies vulnerable to shifts in market winds
  2. Maker's sDAI offered attractive yields by backing DAI with off-chain assets and partnering with treasury bills
  3. New projects like Blast and Mantle quickly gained TVL through innovative strategies and partnerships in the crypto market

The Otonomist - June 2023 Issue

The Otonomist • 373 implied HN points • 29 Jun 23
🔮 Crypto Contracts Community
  1. Smart contracts can prevent disputes in business dealings by enforcing agreements through code.
  2. The Marshall Islands DAO LLC is a unique legal entity blending aspects of DAOs and LLCs.
  3. Efforts are being made to educate lawmakers and the wider community on the importance of digital assets in promoting democracy.

Bitcoin adoption using Ecash

DarthCoin’s Bitcoin Guides • 39 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🔮 Crypto
  1. Ecash Cashu mints offer privacy and instant transactions for custodial Bitcoin applications.
  2. Using ecash is a way to introduce new users to Bitcoin without needing extensive knowledge of UTXOs and nodes.
  3. Local communities can benefit from using ecash for transactions, allowing for easy and fee-free exchange between members.

Pixels Players: the $BERRY Sunset has Begun

Ronin’s Newsletter • 36 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
🔮 Crypto Tokens Exchange Gaming Launch Community
  1. Convert $BERRY to in-game $PIXEL now through the Pixels dashboard before February 17th.
  2. Follow the step-by-step instructions provided to convert and deposit your $BERRY into $PIXEL within the game.
  3. The $BERRY token will no longer have in-game utility, and the exchange rate between $BERRY and $PIXEL will decrease every 72 hours, so it's recommended to make the conversion soon.

First SEC-Registered Crypto Platform To Offer Ether Services

Daily Digest • 39 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🔮 Crypto Platforms Tokens Market Expansion
  1. Prometheum is the first SEC-registered crypto platform offering Ether - a big step for integrating crypto with traditional finance.
  2. ERC-404 token emerged with unique hybrid properties, hitting a $170M market cap - showing a new trend in token creation.
  3. Ethereum's Dencun upgrade is in final testing, potentially enhancing efficiency and lowering transaction costs - a significant advancement for the platform.

Cryptocurrency: To See and Be Seen

False Positive • 39 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🔮 Crypto Regulation
  1. Cryptocurrency, like the Akha ethnic group, is navigating the tension between staying independent and seeking recognition and validation from the state.
  2. Both the market's desire to be seen and the state's willingness to see influence the integration of cryptocurrency into existing legal structures.
  3. Markets, like cryptocurrency, can employ strategies to be more or less legible to the state, with different stages of legibility impacting regulatory standards and market development.

Onchain Namespaces: An Emerging Crypto Business Model

Unsyndicated by Mason Nystrom • 39 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🔮 Crypto Business Model Blockchain Social Networks Cryptocurrency Decentralized Finance
  1. Unique digital identifiers like domain extensions are valuable in the crypto world.
  2. Blockchain-based namespaces offer new business opportunities for crypto consumer applications.
  3. Companies can choose between leveraging existing namespace platforms like ENS or creating their own namespace protocols.

2024 Q1 Katana Liquidity Mining Program Update

Ronin’s Newsletter • 24 implied HN points • 15 Feb 24
🔮 Crypto
  1. Binance listing RON has increased accessibility and trading depth for the token
  2. The Katana Liquidity Mining Program rewards are being adjusted to reduce inflationary rewards to liquidity providers
  3. The phased reduction of rewards aims to create better token price equilibrium and allocate more rewards for user growth campaigns

Review 2023 - Mining Economics

nicosmid • 39 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🔮 Crypto Bitcoin Mining Economics Blockchain
  1. Bitcoin's price in 2023 saw a 171.5% increase from the beginning of the year.
  2. The network difficulty increased significantly throughout the year by 103.6%.
  3. Hashprice stayed above $80/PH/Day due to a surge in transaction fees and Bitcoin's price increase in the last two months of 2023.

Lifetime Value for Crypto Businesses

DeFi Weekly • 255 implied HN points • 03 Apr 23
🔮 Crypto Business Metrics Frameworks Cryptocurrency
  1. Understanding the concept of Lifetime Value (LTV) is crucial for crypto businesses as it determines how much a customer is worth in terms of fees earned over their lifetime.
  2. For different categories like chains, DEXs, lending, stablecoins, and yield aggregators, there are specific frameworks to optimize customer lifetime value based on factors like transaction size, fees applied, profit earned, and performance fees.
  3. Each crypto primitive operates similar to traditional businesses but with unique mechanics due to the nature of the crypto environment, such as the impact of costs on profits and the challenge of optimizing incentive elasticity.