The hottest Substack posts of Reverie by Daniel Cawrey

And their main takeaways
0 implied HN points 06 Mar 24
  1. Crypto has massive potential but has not yet succeeded as electronic cash, which is one of its original purposes.
  2. Bitcoin's value being at all-time highs leads people to hold onto it rather than spending, creating a barrier to being used as cash.
  3. Although cryptocurrency cannot currently function effectively as cash, it still holds promise for the future.
0 implied HN points 30 Dec 24
  1. 2025 looks promising for cryptocurrency with many politicians showing support for it. The new government might create a better environment for crypto than previous administrations.
  2. Getting new regulations passed is tough, even if there is strong interest. It requires a lot of cooperation in Congress, which can be hard due to slim majorities.
  3. Some people in the crypto world actually prefer no regulations at all. They may resist rules that impact their trading habits.
0 implied HN points 20 Jan 25
  1. Trump's new memecoin has sparked a trend, leading many others to create their own coins. While most of these won't succeed, the excitement around memecoins could create a huge market.
  2. Combining cryptocurrency and AI is becoming popular. This mixture can help new projects grow quickly, despite some likely being poor ideas or scams.
  3. The new administration is likely to adopt a relaxed approach towards cryptocurrency, allowing for more innovation. This could make America a leader in new crypto developments and attract more businesses.
0 implied HN points 16 Jan 25
  1. AI and crypto are becoming closely linked, creating new ways for them to work together. This new relationship is called decentralized AI, which uses crypto for incentives.
  2. Blockchains provide useful features for AI and can help reduce costs and improve payments. This means AI can become more efficient with lower fees and without borders.
  3. As AI evolves, it will likely rely more on crypto for resources, like paying for data sharing or using marketplaces. This could lead to big changes in how we use AI in the future.
0 implied HN points 18 Feb 25
  1. Ethereum has lost its leading position in the crypto space and is now struggling to keep up with faster, more centralized platforms like Solana.
  2. The focus on decentralization has led to scaling issues, making transactions slow and expensive, which frustrates users who just want a simple experience.
  3. Ethereum might end up being a decentralized settlement layer rather than a scalable platform, as users seem to prefer the speed and low fees offered by centralized options.
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