The hottest Cryptocurrency Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
Category
Top Technology Topics
Get a weekly roundup of the best Substack posts, by hacker news affinity:

Lessons from the Crypto Bloodbath[Finance Fridays]

Technology Made Simple • 79 implied HN points • 25 Jun 22
💰 Finance Cryptocurrency Market Analysis Financial Education Investment Strategies Regulation
  1. First principles analysis of information is crucial to avoid being manipulated on social media
  2. Crypto crashes are often fueled by greed, FOMO, lack of regulations, and vulnerability to malicious actors
  3. Cryptocurrency market crashes are not the same as stock market sales, as many crypto projects lack profitability plans and are based on speculative principles

5,700 tons of bitcoin miners

Miner Weekly • 39 implied HN points • 18 Mar 23
💰 Finance Bitcoin Mining Cryptocurrency Corporate News Feature
  1. The U.S. saw significant shipments of bitcoin miners in January 2023 and September 2022, contributing to the surge in bitcoin's hashrate.
  2. Bitmain's AntMiner S19 product line dominated the identified miner shipments to the U.S., with MicroBT also shipping a significant amount of WhatsMiner parts.
  3. Regular updates on import records of bitcoin miner shipments can provide insights into the hardware market dynamics in the U.S., including different shippers and consignees.

The Catalyst That Could 'Standardize' Bitcoin

QTR’s Fringe Finance • 28 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
💰 Finance Bitcoin Cryptocurrency Financial Crisis Monetary Policy Inflation
  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.

The curious case of user one134500 and the most obvious reply spam ever

Conspirador Norteño • 68 implied HN points • 22 May 23
🕹 Technology Social media Cryptocurrency Spam Fake Accounts Online Security
  1. A network of spam accounts flooded Twitter with repetitive replies containing login credentials for a suspicious website.
  2. Over 13,000 active accounts in this spam network were created in March or April 2023 and only post replies.
  3. Spam campaign targeted various accounts including Reuters, Elon Musk, and news organizations, with a high percentage of replies in English.

Trending topics and word salad

Conspirador Norteño • 20 implied HN points • 10 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Social media Cryptocurrency Spam Algorithm Automation
  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 Road to Global Fintech and Crypto Adoption

Ben’s Newsletter • 79 implied HN points • 28 Jun 22
💰 Finance Fintech Cryptocurrency Digital Assets Investment Strategies Market Trends
  1. Many traditional banks are slow to adopt new technology, which harms their ability to innovate and serve customers effectively.
  2. There is a big chance for fintech to grow since a lot of people around the world still don't have access to basic banking services.
  3. For crypto and fintech to succeed, they need better systems for security and transparency, plus the ability to process payments quickly and easily.

#85

The Nibble • 2 implied HN points • 13 Nov 24
🕹 Technology AI Software Security Web Development Cryptocurrency
  1. OpenAI bought the chat.com domain for a lot of money and redirected it to chatgpt.com. This shows that even the best tech companies have challenges with domain setup.
  2. Okta had a security issue where long usernames could bypass some authentication checks. Caching problems are tricky and can have serious consequences.
  3. Google Maps improved navigation in India by focusing on landmarks instead of street names. This change makes it easier for users in India to get directions.

Degenesis: How to source memes to trade, perform DD, and size your bets

Boltzmann Soul • 2 HN points • 28 Jun 24
💰 Finance Cryptocurrency Trading Investing Risk management Decentralized Finance
  1. Understand how to source memes for trading by looking at opportunity identification and filtering through platforms like Dexscreener.
  2. Perform due diligence on meme coins by checking for burned liquidity, mint and freeze authorities, holder distribution, and top trader PnL health.
  3. Size your bets based on the Kelly criterion formula, considering probabilities of success and potential bet gains. Tactical execution includes recycling costs, dollar-cost averaging, and follow-on investments.

Benchmarks for Poker 2-party computation

Bram’s Thoughts • 19 implied HN points • 18 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Blockchain Cryptocurrency Computation Benchmarks
  1. Practical approach for Poker on blockchain involves playing out hands normally and cancelling any with duplicate cards.
  2. On-chain protocol for Poker involves multiple steps of committing to and revealing images for cards and calculations.
  3. Benchmarks for practical Poker protocol include computation time, round trips, and data transfer limits.

Navigating the ASIC Market Cycles

nicosmid • 19 implied HN points • 21 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Cryptocurrency
  1. Fluctuations in the Bitcoin ASIC miner market are common due to various factors like Bitcoin price and mining difficulty.
  2. Timing the market entry for ASIC mining is crucial for running a successful mining business.
  3. Accessing free trial subscriptions can provide valuable insights into navigating ASIC market cycles.

Nigerians riot against their central bank cryptocurrency

Perfecting Equilibrium • 19 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Central Bank Cryptocurrency Digital Currency Financial Policy Global impact
  1. Nigerians are rioting against their central bank cryptocurrency, e-Naira.
  2. Central bank cryptocurrencies are being explored and pushed by many countries globally.
  3. Attempts to replace cash with central bank cryptocurrencies can lead to citizen backlash and increased use of other cryptocurrencies.

Fintechs, you are not a super-app; The 10 biggest fintech companies in America 2023; Open finance: The opportunity to support small businesses;

Fintech Wrap Up • 19 implied HN points • 14 Jun 23
💰 Finance Fintech AI Cryptocurrency Regulation
  1. Fintech companies should be honest about their capabilities and avoid prematurely labeling themselves as super-apps.
  2. Affirm has partnered with Amazon Pay to offer buy now, pay later options for U.S. merchants and customers.
  3. Open Finance presents an opportunity to support small businesses by improving standards, data-sharing, and access to finance.

web3wallet v1.0

sonsofcrypto • 19 implied HN points • 06 Oct 23
🔮 Crypto Web3 Decentralization Blockchain Cryptocurrency
  1. Web3 is often reliant on proprietary web2 APIs, compromising decentralization.
  2. Web3 wallets should aim to connect to the blockchain directly for data, avoiding centralized services.
  3. To enhance mass adoption, web3 products need to be user-friendly, mobile-compatible, and focus on decentralization.

Cult DAO: Decentralization, Disruption and Developing teh ReVoLuTion

sonsofcrypto • 19 implied HN points • 04 Apr 23
🔮 Crypto Decentralization Innovation Cryptocurrency Blockchain
  1. Cult DAO aims to challenge existing financial and political systems by promoting decentralization, freedom, and equality.
  2. Cult invests in projects that further decentralization and empower the majority, limiting the influence of deep-pocketed entities.
  3. Projects like Revolt, The Rug Game, and Modulus showcase Cult's commitment to innovative governance mechanisms and decentralized systems.

Towards a Situationist Blockchain

Cybernetic Forests • 79 implied HN points • 12 Dec 21
🕹 Technology Blockchain Cryptocurrency Art Research Governance
  1. Bitcoin's revolutionary potential is critiqued for maintaining libertarian, capitalist perspectives and lacking discussion on equitable distribution of benefits.
  2. The Situationist International emphasized reclaiming lived experiences from distractions of the spectacle and offered detournement as a tactic for transformation.
  3. LutteCoin challenges the concept of productivity by reimagining blockchain with a Proof of Non-Work protocol, aiming for liberation from digital spectacle and a focus on immaterial desires.

I'm joining Asymmetric to invest in Bitcoin DeFi

The Held Report • 16 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
💰 Finance Blockchain Investing Cryptocurrency Startups
  1. Dan Held is joining Asymmetric to invest in Bitcoin DeFi, focusing on Bitcoin L2s, Dapps, and Ordinals.
  2. Bitcoin's potential in DeFi is massive, with $1 trillion in value that can be unlocked, attracting new users and advancing adoption.
  3. Bitcoin DeFi is seen as the future, with the space expected to evolve and bring significant advancements in the crypto world.

Quant Letter: January 2024, Week-1

The Parlour • 21 implied HN points • 03 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Finance Miscellaneous Cryptocurrency
  1. The post shares summaries and links to various recent articles and research papers related to quantitative finance and machine learning in finance.
  2. Topics covered include forecasting models, risk management strategies, trading algorithms, AI applications, and financial market simulations.
  3. Quantitative finance professionals can stay updated on the latest developments and trends in the industry through various sources like podcasts, news articles, research papers, and online communities.

Wall Street Whiners

Diane Francis • 159 implied HN points • 04 Feb 21
💰 Finance Stock Market Investing Regulation Trading Cryptocurrency
  1. A lot of people online worked together to drive up GameStop's stock price, which scared traditional Wall Street investors. This event showed how social media can change the way stocks are traded.
  2. There's been a lot of talk about this being some kind of illegal scheme, but really it was just people using trading apps to invest without proper oversight. Wall Street's concerns seem a bit hypocritical given how they often exploit loopholes themselves.
  3. Regulators need to adapt to these new trading methods and keep an eye on social media's role in the market. It's important to ensure that investing remains fair and doesn't become just a game.