CoinDesk looks at the appeal of the RadicalxChange movement and its dream of “reinventing institutions to fix problems” such as inequality.
MakerDAO Votes to Increase Fees 4% on Ethereum Stablecoin DAI
Users of the dollar-backed stablecoin DAI have staked MakerDAO governance tokens in favor of supporting a 4 percent raise to stablecoin fees.
Welcome to Athens: Tezos Completes ‘Historic’ First Blockchain Vote
Tezos – one of the 25 ranking cryptocurrencies by market capitalization – has just concluded its first round of on-chain governance voting.
Privacy Cryptocurrency Grin Votes to Fund Third Full-Time Developer
The community behind privacy-focused cryptocurrency Grin has recently decided to fund its third full-time developer.
MakerDAO Token Holders Approve Fee Increase for Ethereum Stablecoin DAI
Votes have been cast in overwhelming support of increasing borrowing fees to the dollar-backed stablecoin dai.
Ethereum Foundation Director Sets New Vision for Blockchain Non-Profit
The Ethereum Foundation may shift its role toward propelling – as opposed to creating – a larger, more decentralized ethereum ecosystem.
What QuadrigaCX Says About Institutional Crypto Investment
Noelle Acheson looks at the lessons learned for the crypto market following the collapse of the QuadrigaCX exchange.
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.
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.
Decred Is Turning Its Entire $21 Million Crypto Treasury Over to Investors
Decred is handing control of its $21 million treasury and all aspects of the protocol, from consensus through staffing, over to token holders.
Vote Buying Scandal Stokes Fears of EOS Governance Failure
The world’s fifth-largest crypto is being rocked by allegations the process by which its transaction history is determined is vulnerable to collusion.
This Meme Marketplace Uses Dummy Tokens to Draw Users in a Bear Market
Even before its protocol is live, District0x’s Meme Factory has engaged its community in blockchain governance with a meme contest and fake tokens.
Music-Sharing Startup Audius Gives New Details on Twin Crypto Tokens
Blockchain startup Audius has revealed details of its decentralized music network’s two tokens and governance system in a white paper.
One of Investors’ Favorite Governance Blockchains Is Handing Over $20 Million
Investors are looking forward to Decred’s new approach to blockchain governance – in part, because its devs are opening up $20 million in tokens.
Plz No Cat: The Future of Crypto Disputes Is Being Decided By Doges
Kleros, an ethereum-based blockchain resolution platform, makes you run a gauntlet of adorable shibes. But why? Very dispute, such resolution!
Nobel Laureate Oliver Hart to Advise Blockchain Startup
Blockchain economics startup Prysm Group has added Nobel Laureate Oliver Hart and former Microsoft chief economist Preston McAfee as senior advisors.
Ethereum’s Most Heated Tech Debate Is Proving It’s Far From Over
A resurgence of debate surrounding fund recovery on the ethereum network shows the topic is still as divisive as ever.
It’s Too Soon for On-Chain Governance
The EOS governance disaster offers a strong reminder of how entrenched human mistrust can be difficult to overcome.
The EOS Arbitrator Problem: A Crypto Governance Breakdown Explained
Dispute settlement in EOS is being handled by a group called ECAF, but its role – and how it should communicate – still needs to be figured out.
The Downside of Democracy (and What it Means for Blockchain Governance)
Introducing on-chain governance to crypto networks is likely to make them more like nation-states with the inefficiencies that entails.