As an analyst with a background in blockchain technology and financial markets, I have closely followed the development of decentralized finance (DeFi) perpetual futures. While these protocols have revolutionized trading by enabling on-chain futures, I share the concerns of industry experts regarding their capital efficiency. Orbs, a protocol specializing in layer-3 liquidity, recently introduced the … Read more
As a researcher with a background in law and a strong interest in digital assets, I’m thrilled to see the inclusion of a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program at this year’s Bitcoin 2024 conference. The complexities of digital asset rules and their real-world applications cannot be overstated, especially for professionals working in law, finance, and … Read more
As a researcher with extensive experience in cybersecurity and malware analysis, I am deeply concerned about the arrest of Yunhe Wang for his alleged role in creating and selling access to one of the world’s largest Botnets, 911 S5. The sheer scale of this operation is astounding, with over 19 million compromised IP addresses affected … Read more
As a researcher with a background in blockchain technology and a particular interest in the Ethereum ecosystem, I find Vitalik Buterin’s recent blog post on the role of Layer 2 (L2) protocols within Ethereum to be both insightful and thought-provoking. In my experience, the distinction Buterin draws between L1 and L2 protocols in terms of … Read more
As an analyst with a background in blockchain technology and NFTs, I’ve followed the development of the crypto art scene closely. The recent attempt by Yuga Labs to release a new collection under the CryptoPunks brand, Super Punk World, has been met with controversy and criticism from the community. The Yuga Labs-supported CryptoPunks project unveiled … Read more