The hottest Cryptocurrency Substack posts right now

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The Dollar Endgame 359 implied HN points 26 Aug 23
  1. Argentina is facing a severe economic crisis with massive currency devaluation and high inflation, but there is hope for stabilization with proposed governmental changes and monetary reforms.
  2. China's property market is experiencing significant challenges, with key real estate firms facing default, worker payment issues, and the country slipping into deflation, raising concerns for a possible global recession.
  3. The BRICS alliance, particularly China and Russia, is strategizing to lessen dollar dominance by expanding membership and discussing possible alternatives, like involving major oil exporters and establishing a new reserve currency, amidst complexities and challenges in implementing such changes.
Daily Digest 58 implied HN points 09 Feb 24
  1. Polygon released the 'Type 1 Prover' that integrates zero-knowledge proofs with EVM-compatible networks, reducing costs.
  2. U.S. senators criticized SEC Chair Gary Gensler for unethical handling of a crypto case involving the DEBT Box project.
  3. Ethereum's 'Dencun' upgrade is scheduled for March 13-16, aiming to improve the network's efficiency and scalability.
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Lex_Node's Official CryptoLaw Newsletter 78 implied HN points 14 Jan 24
  1. Autonomy is about being resistant to external powers in the sense of self-sovereignty and independence.
  2. Decentralization involves distributing intrinsic power across multiple actors to prevent unfair exercise and ensure availability.
  3. Decentralization can enhance autonomy by making a system more robust against external influences, thus facilitating user independence.
Crypto.com Research 78 implied HN points 12 Jan 24
  1. Azuki is producing an anime anthology series with notable NFT sales growth.
  2. New NFT projects like Boomer Squad and Legends of Tanks are introducing exciting collectibles and in-game utility items.
  3. Major developments include OpenSea simplifying wallet creation, Visa's Web3 Loyalty Engagement Solution, and Axie Infinity capping its reward token supply.
QTR’s Fringe Finance 32 implied HN points 01 Mar 24
  1. Let Bitcoin cook - Allow Bitcoin to develop without unnecessary interruption, like letting someone keep working when they're on a roll.
  2. Celebrate modestly - Acknowledge success with humility and prepare for potential challenges; avoid excessive bragging or taunting.
  3. Encourage organic interest - Rather than forcing ideas, allow individuals to discover and understand Bitcoin naturally to build genuine, long-term adoption.
Senatus’s Newsletter 58 implied HN points 27 Jan 24
  1. Nano-GPT allows access to advanced AI models like GPT-4 and DALL·E 3 for a fraction of the usual cost.
  2. The service is affordable, charging just cents for various uses like creating content, programming help, and medical advice.
  3. Users can pay with various cryptos through Nano-GPT, promoting accessibility and privacy.
Wisdom of DeFi by EigenPhi 58 implied HN points 26 Jan 24
  1. On Solana blockchain, arbitrage transactions don't always rely on signals and bots execute transactions frequently
  2. Built-in computation might facilitate executing arbitrage in Solana
  3. Understanding intricacies of arbitrage on Solana can provide insights into the ecosystem and help in devising efficient trading strategies
Oleksii Sidorov 72 implied HN points 10 Jan 24
  1. 2023 was a challenging but successful year for Slise.xyz, establishing a strong brand.
  2. In 2024, Slise.xyz aims to introduce a single mediation protocol for Web3 advertising, maximizing revenue and minimizing risks for all participants.
  3. Anticipate market moves in 2024, with a surge in Solana volume and new budgets driving growth opportunities.
Fintech Business Weekly 170 implied HN points 24 Sep 23
  1. Eco shut down its banking app and laid off its team as it focuses on new money initiatives with cryptocurrency.
  2. Goldman Sachs is near selling GreenSky, indicating a bleak future for its "Platform Solutions" division.
  3. CFPB warns that lenders using AI must provide specific reasons for adverse actions and initiates rulemaking to remove medical debt from credit reports.
Conspirador Norteño 18 implied HN points 10 Mar 24
  1. Trending topics on social media can be manipulated by spam posts containing random words instead of coherent sentences.
  2. Accounts participating in spam trends can show signs of being hijacked and may switch focus from personal topics to spam suddenly.
  3. Past spam campaigns involving hashtags and random word mashups have been successful in manipulating social media trends.
The Dollar Endgame 159 implied HN points 23 Sep 23
  1. The fiat system's survival doesn't depend on morality, as history shows evil systems have persisted. People may feel powerless against organized evil but may also become complicit in it.
  2. The fiat system, flawed as it is, has worked to lift many out of poverty and fuel innovation. Everyday citizens often lack the financial and political knowledge to make informed decisions about the system.
  3. Bitcoin's adoption faces hurdles as the majority may not share the beliefs of its proponents. Transitioning to a new system might lead to short-term pain and disparities, impacting various demographics differently.
Technology Made Simple 159 implied HN points 16 Sep 23
  1. To be worth a million dollars, you can have a million dollars in cash, but it's rare and not always the smartest move.
  2. People can become 'millionaires' through equity, like stock compensation, where the value can fluctuate.
  3. Understanding tricks like using projections, earnings multiples, and fuzzy assets can help spot inflated valuations in the finance world.
Unsyndicated by Mason Nystrom 39 implied HN points 25 Jan 24
  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.
Ecoinometrics 255 implied HN points 26 Jun 23
  1. The launch of a BlackRock Bitcoin ETF may not have the same impact as the GLD ETF had on gold in the 2000s.
  2. History shows that macroeconomic factors played a significant role in driving gold's price, rather than just the introduction of an ETF.
  3. A spot Bitcoin ETF could attract new money into the space, but its impact may be influenced by broader economic conditions.
Cryptocurrency and Friends 275 implied HN points 11 Jun 23
  1. A blockchain serves the purpose of allowing users to compute a copy of the same database with confidence.
  2. For worldwide agreement on a blockchain, a consensus protocol is needed to enable all parties to agree on new data blocks.
  3. Implementing rules for parsing data blobs on blockchains requires operational enforcement and governance to ensure consistency and security.
QTR’s Fringe Finance 28 implied HN points 12 Feb 24
  1. Bitcoin adoption could be accelerated through a major financial crisis where people seek an exit ramp from the traditional financial system.
  2. The decentralized nature of Bitcoin allows for success to be tied to its growth, empowering individuals who are tired of traditional financial institutions.
  3. Bitcoin offers a chance for the public to break the cycle of bearing the cost of financial failures by opting out of the current system and embracing digital freedom.