Deep dives

Deep dives

Explainers to provide more information about complex topics in the technology world.

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Worldcoin: a solution in search of its problem

Worldcoin doesn't seem to know what problem it's trying to solve, but they want to scan your eyeballs anyway.

Jul 29 •

Narrative over numbers: Andreessen Horowitz's State of Crypto report

Venture capital firm and crypto pusher Andreessen Horowitz wants you to keep buying crypto, and is not above publishing blatant falsehoods to convince…

May 9 •

No, Bitcoin isn't pumping because it's a "safe haven" from banks

There are more reasonable explanations for the price increase, and more than a few flaws with the "safe haven" narrative.

Mar 22 •

The Oasis "counter-hack" and the centralization of defi

Wormhole, Jump Crypto, and Oasis demonstrate the centralization threat introduced by multisig-controlled upgradeable smart contracts.

Feb 26 •

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust: the free money machine that went into reverse

A lucrative arbitrage opportunity formed the foundation of much of the cryptocurrency industry. When it turned bad, it brought the whole house of cards…

Jan 29 •

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