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The Otonomist - January 2024 Issue

235 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🔮 Crypto
  1. The January issue of The Otonomist covers a beginner's guide to crypto, providing insights on terms and experiences.
  2. An article in the newsletter raises concerns about Central Bank Digital Currencies, emphasizing the risks of surveillance and control.
  3. A guest post discusses the role of AI in selecting investments, showcasing a new perspective on the art of startup investing.

The Otonomist - September 2023 Funding Special

255 implied HN points • 29 Sep 23
💼 Business Funding Equity Tech Investors
  1. Equity fundraising can be improved by moving towards more tech-centric and automated processes.
  2. ICOs have evolved and shifted towards more traditional equity funding with some crypto integration.
  3. Developing a legitimate ICO reiteration involves features like online, automated, legally binding, and blockchain-enabled processes.

The Otonomist - June 2023 Issue

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.
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A Beginner's Guide to Crypto: Trials and Tribulations of a Web3 Newbie

19 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🔮 Crypto Wallets Exchanges Investing DeFi
  1. The first step in the crypto world is understanding the difference between centralized and decentralized wallets.
  2. When navigating through buying and trading cryptocurrencies, it's important to be mindful of transaction fees and how they can impact your investments.
  3. Crypto offers opportunities beyond traditional payments, such as swapping coins, investing for profit, and exploring the world of decentralized finance (DeFi).

The Otonomist - February 2023 Issue

98 implied HN points • 28 Feb 23
🔮 Crypto Development
  1. Otonomos refreshed their brand message and product offerings in February 2023.
  2. They highlighted a new 'Pro Kit' for launching a crypto fund in the British Virgin Islands.
  3. The OtoCo platform went through essential maintenance and updates for increased anti-fragility.

The Otonomist - March 2023 Issue

58 implied HN points • 31 Mar 23
🔮 Crypto Banking Entrepreneurship Regulations Development Blockchain
  1. The newsletter discusses options for banking your crypto company, including a new UAE base in Dubai.
  2. Crypto businesses face challenges in opening and maintaining fiat bank accounts due to various factors like government actions and regulations.
  3. OtoCo announces a new entity creation workflow with revised pricing and the launch of a Swiss Association, aiming to provide instant legal containers for entities and DAOs.

The Marshall Islands DAO LLC: Strange crossbreed or desirable offspring from the union between a DAO and an LLC?

39 implied HN points • 29 Jun 23
💼 Business Legal Blockchain Governance
  1. The Marshall Islands offers unique benefits for setting up LLCs, like separate liability and high asset protection.
  2. Mixing DAOs with LLCs may create legal challenges, as the nature of DAOs conflicts with traditional corporate structures.
  3. In the future, DAOs may gain legal personhood and limited liability, evolving similarly to how LLCs became a popular corporate form in the US.

The Otonomist - April 2023 Issue

39 implied HN points • 27 Apr 23
💼 Business Blockchain Investing Regulations Entrepreneurship Global
  1. Otonomos is opening up equity for users and community to invest, with a focus on favorable terms, online process, compliance with laws, transparency, and crypto payments.
  2. OtoCo introduces blockchain-native Swiss Association for decentralized projects, offering easy onchain management and legal anchor outside the U.S.
  3. Web3 entrepreneurs and investors in the U.S. are facing regulatory uncertainties, prompting considerations of international options for operations or investments.

CBDCs: Sleepwalking to Tyranny

0 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
💰 Finance Cryptocurrency Government Control Monetary Policy
  1. Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) can give governments too much power over individuals' financial activities and privacy.
  2. CBDCs aim to replace physical cash with digital currency issued by central banks, potentially streamlining payment systems and enhancing financial inclusion.
  3. Concerns about CBDCs include privacy risks, security vulnerabilities, and the potential for state control over spending and savings.