Unsyndicated by Mason Nystrom

Unsyndicated by Mason Nystrom explores trends and innovations in cryptocurrency, web3, and decentralized finance, with a focus on the impact of technologies like AI, NFTs, and blockchain gaming on the economy and internet governance. It also covers venture capital movements in the crypto space, changes in consumer behavior due to tokens, and the evolution of internet infrastructure.

Cryptocurrency Web 3.0 Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) Blockchain Gaming Venture Capital Internet Governance Artificial Intelligence in Crypto Market Strategies Economic Impact of Technologies

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Everything is Fine

19 implied HN points • 03 Dec 21
  1. EIP-1559 altered Ethereum's fee system, leading to an increase in ETH burns.
  2. OpenSea, ETH transfers, and Uniswap V2 are major contributors to ETH burns.
  3. Ethereum's net issuance is declining, potentially leading to deflation if market demand continues.

Unsyndicated Brief #3: Twitter & Robinhood Doubling Down on Crypto

19 implied HN points • 28 Sep 21
  1. Twitter is integrating NFTs and Bitcoin tipping, enhancing social media status
  2. Robinhood is expanding its crypto offerings and aiming to reduce fees
  3. Both Twitter and Robinhood are making significant moves in the crypto space for growth

The NFT Sports Market

19 implied HN points • 10 Aug 21
  1. Sports industry has grown significantly, now valued at $471 billion globally.
  2. Crypto-based sports applications have generated over $800 million in secondary sales.
  3. Crypto sports apps are becoming popular allowing fans to speculate on their favorite activities.

The Rise of Individual Securitization

39 implied HN points • 01 Mar 20
  1. Blockchain networks enable the optimization of existing securities and the creation of new assets.
  2. Income Share Agreements align human capital and value creation by offering upskilling, mentorship, and job placement.
  3. Individual securitization allows for tokens representing cash flows, time, and experience to be traded, providing opportunities for talent recognition and unique investments.

Examining the 9 Crypto Startups from the Tachyon Accelerator

39 implied HN points • 24 Feb 20
  1. Tachyon Accelerator focuses on Open Finance startups to drive DeFi movement
  2. Decentraland launches its Metaverse with LAND tokens and $100K in prizes
  3. Startup Cryptio simplifies crypto tax reporting, Hashedge aids in mining, and Idle automates DeFi lending for idle money
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Three Trends for Decentralizing Tech Monopolies 

19 implied HN points • 09 Jun 20
  1. Data in aggregate becomes valuable for connecting information.
  2. Data gravity leads to tech companies becoming data monopolies.
  3. Cryptonetworks can help decentralize tech monopolies through governance, protocols, and regulation.

Examining Maker Vaults (CDP) Creation Metrics From 2019

19 implied HN points • 10 Mar 20
  1. Maker Vaults are a significant part of the DeFi ecosystem, with over 50% of total value locked in DeFi platforms
  2. Spikes in Maker Vaults creation in 2019 were seen after Multi-Collateral Dai announcement, Coinbase Earn campaign, and stability fee reduction
  3. Analysis of Maker Vaults creation can provide insights into user adoption trends in the crypto space

Livepeer: Unbundling Video Infrastructure

0 implied HN points • 28 Jan 22
  1. In the crypto world, the trend is moving towards unbundling and distributing existing services.
  2. The demand for video transcoding infrastructure is growing rapidly with the rise of streaming services.
  3. Livepeer offers a decentralized video transcoding network that reduces costs and is gaining traction in the market.