Ethereum may have caught the world’s attention but it needs to answer fundamental questions before being able to deliver on its promise.
Saying Goodbye to the Blockchain Romantics
Decentralization may sound like a sexy concept, but realism may be a better real-deal solution, argues Elly Zhang.
Why Crypto Winter Won’t Be 2019’s Defining Story
Eric Piscini, CEO of Citizens Reserve and Deloitte’s former blockchain lead, outlines the key threads of 2018 and how they signal what’s coming for 2019.
Bitcoin’s Tick Problem (Getting Screwed on Crypto Exchanges)
A penny not mean much to you, but for crypto exchange traders it’s a big deal.
A Middle Way Forward for Blockchain
“Not too little. Not too much. Just right.” Chromaway’s CEO gives his take on why the Swedish saying may be key to unlocking blockchain’s potential.
The Herd and the HODLers: Recovering from Crypto’s Two-Year False Start
Cryptocurrency industry observer David Nage thinks we’re in the Friendster/Myspace error of blockchain, but that Facebook isn’t too far away.
Humans on the Blockchain: Why Crypto Is the Best Defense Against AI Overlords
The strategic use of blockchains will be essential in enabling humans to become meaningful long-term stakeholders in the future of governance, argues entrepreneur Santiago Siri.
When the Tide Goes Out: Big Questions for Crypto in 2019
After this year’s wild market ride and many failed projects, what might cryptocurrency mean for money and finance in 2019 and beyond?
The Intrinsic Value of Crypto (What the Bubble Hasn’t Changed)
The crypto bubble hasn’t altered the intrinsic value of crypto assets – but it should change our outlook on how they will evolve.
Crypto is for Activists: Why We Need More Cypherpunks, Not Cypherposers
Bitcoin is activism, not a get rich quick scheme or a startup platform, says Lamassu’s Zach Harvey.
Violent Delights Lead to Violent Ends: Rebuilding After the Crypto Crash
Dovey Wan is a founding partner of Primitive Ventures, a global venture investment firm with a focus on blockchain. You can follow her on Twitter at @doveywan. The following is an exclusive contribution to CoinDesk’s 2018 Year in Review. While emerging assets are always turbulent, 2018 has been an especially violent year for the crypto markets. Many […]
Crypto 2018 Was a Tale Told By An Idiot – But It Doesn’t Have to Signify Nothing
Culturally broken? A frustrated crypto entrepreneur argues 2018 was a money grab filled with broken promises.
The Future of ICOs: In the Hands of Regulators or Innovators?
What is the future of initial coin offerings? One of the movements early leaders suggests the market might be at a tipping point.