The bitcoin price correction of 2018 should actually help force the market as a whole to mature in 2019, writes the CEO of Seed CX.
Why ‘Mainstream Adoption’ Is an Unfair Success Metric for Dapps
We are way too early for “mainstream adoption” to be a sensible success metric for dapps, says Coleman Maher.
All Crypto Is Created Equal? That’s What Regulators Seem to See
Are digital assets equal to digital securities? TokenSoft’s Mason Borda argued the two types aren’t so different in terms of how regulators view them today.
The Time Is Now: We Need an Active Approach to Blockchain Inclusion
If blockchain is to be part of our financial and governance future, the development process must represent a diverse population, says Alexis Gauba.
I’m As Certain As Ever – Bitcoin’s Revolution Is Only Just Beginning
I’ve been through the ups and downs with bitcoin, and I am as certain as ever that the bitcoin revolution is coming, says Tim Draper.
Web 3.0’s Crypto Winter Mission: Keep Our Heads Above the Hype
Despite the gloomy narratives, 2018 was hugely productive for teams building the decentralized web, says Parity’s Jutta Steiner.
‘0% Success’: Why Blockchain Apps Just Aren’t Taking Off
In 2018, the promise of a decentralized future took a big knock. There are lessons to be learned, says Yin Wu, founder of Dirt Protocol.
Decentralized Exchanges: 2019’s Key to a Dapp Comeback
A class of dapp that we should all be excited about in the short term is the decentralized exchanges, says 256 Ventures’ David Lu.
Security Token Offerings: A Way Past the SEC’s Incomplete Crypto Guidance?
Are STOs a way to pass the SEC’s incomplete crypto guidance? Chi-Ru Jou explains what are the unresolved legal issues for STOs in the coming year.
Africa Needs Open Currency Competition. It Needs Cryptocurrency
Africa’s various currency crises illustrate why cryptocurrency innovation shouldn’t be stifled, says economic analyst Terence Zimwara.
The Coming Bifurcation of Bitcoin
Two particularly important ideas related to bitcoin’s future are likely going to conflict with each other. But that doesn’t need to a problem.
RIP ICOs: 2019 Will Be the Year of Enterprise Blockchain Tokens
In 2019, tokens will invade the enterprise in full force and the line between public and private networks will start to disappear, writes ConsenSys’ Ajit Tripathi.
The Biggest Problem for ICOs? In 2018, It Was Their Own Investors
Hashed CEO Simon Seojoon Kim looks at the inherent limitations of ICOs, in particular the belief that “anyone can invest in an initial project.”
2018: When Privacy and Decentralization Collided
In an op-ed written exclusively for CoinDesk, Enigma CEO Guy Zyskind says 2019 must be about building decentralized solutions for data privacy.
Falling Crypto Prices Aren’t Stopping Real Blockchain Progress
ICO-related drama overshadowed blockchain tech’s enormous progress in 2018, writes EY’s Paul Brody.
The Map Is Not the Territory: Rethinking Crypto as an Asset Class
Crypto as an asset class? Investors would do well to learn it’s not a one-size-fits all classification.
7 Legal Questions That Will Define Blockchain in 2019
In this exclusive op-ed, Jenny Leung, an Australian attorney who formerly worked for the country’s financial regulator, explained 7 legal questions that will define blockchain this year.
How to Last the Crypto Winter? Seek Simplicity, Manage Complexity
Decred’s Jake Yocom-Piatt explains in this exclusive op-ed why he thinks information asymmetry is a key factor driving the manic buying and panic selling cycles in the crypto markets.
The Secret for a $1 Trillion Crypto Market? Keep Building
Sure, the crypto market boom of 2017 exposed the industry’s lack of infrastructure. That just means the solution is clear – we must build it and keep building.
Resisting the Threat of Blockchain Recentralization
In an op-ed written exclusively for CoinDesk, Chelsea Palmer argues that defining blockchain governance must be a priority for 2019.