DeSci: A Revolution? Or Just a Dream?
Academia is broken, but DeSci is no silver bullet either. Special thanks to Tarun Chitra(Gauntlet), Nate Hindman(Bio), and Benji Leibowitz(Molecule) for feedback and review I recently earned a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and published four first-author papers during my studies. Among these were publications in some of the highest-ranking academic journals, including Nature's sister journals and the Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS). Although my academic experience has bee...
DeSci: A Revolution? Or Just a Dream?
Academia is broken, but DeSci is no silver bullet either. Special thanks to Tarun Chitra(Gauntlet), Nate Hindman(Bio), and Benji Leibowitz(Molecule) for feedback and review I recently earned a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and published four first-author papers during my studies. Among these were publications in some of the highest-ranking academic journals, including Nature's sister journals and the Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS). Although my academic experience has bee...
Unleashing BTC’s Potential: A Technical Deep Dive into Babylon
Shit, Babylon's TVL is huge. But how the hell does it work?1. Everyone Wants it, Few can Wield it1.1 The Land of Opportunity: Bitcoin(Source: companiesmarketcap) Bitcoin, created in 2008 by an anonymous developer, has grown into a massive asset, ranking 7th in market capitalization among all asset classes. It is now recognized not only by financial institutions but even by the U.S. President. Currently, Bitcoin’s market capitalization is similar to that of silver. Considering that Bitcoi...
Unleashing BTC’s Potential: A Technical Deep Dive into Babylon
Shit, Babylon's TVL is huge. But how the hell does it work?1. Everyone Wants it, Few can Wield it1.1 The Land of Opportunity: Bitcoin(Source: companiesmarketcap) Bitcoin, created in 2008 by an anonymous developer, has grown into a massive asset, ranking 7th in market capitalization among all asset classes. It is now recognized not only by financial institutions but even by the U.S. President. Currently, Bitcoin’s market capitalization is similar to that of silver. Considering that Bitcoi...
Solayer: A Smarter Way to Use Solana
UX, liquidity, and scalability1. Solana Facing Ethereum’s DilemmasThe Ethereum network, emphasizing decentralization, faces limitations due to its small block size. To improve scalability, Ethereum adopted the rollup-centric Ethereum model, where numerous rollup networks are layered on top of Ethereum L1. However, this approach introduces challenges such as liquidity fragmentation and poor user experience (UX) due to the lack of atomicity across these rollup networks. In contrast, the Solana ...
Solayer: A Smarter Way to Use Solana
UX, liquidity, and scalability1. Solana Facing Ethereum’s DilemmasThe Ethereum network, emphasizing decentralization, faces limitations due to its small block size. To improve scalability, Ethereum adopted the rollup-centric Ethereum model, where numerous rollup networks are layered on top of Ethereum L1. However, this approach introduces challenges such as liquidity fragmentation and poor user experience (UX) due to the lack of atomicity across these rollup networks. In contrast, the Solana ...
Is MicroStrategy The Next FTX?
No one knows, time will tell“If you survive until tomorrow, it could mean that either a) you are more likely to be immortal or b) that you are closer to death.” — The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas TalebIn November 2022, FTX filed for bankruptcy, and two years have already passed since then. The market, as if forgetting the collapses of FTX and Terra, has recovered rapidly, with Bitcoin now approaching the $100,000 mark. While the market's steady progress is exciting, as an investor who e...
Is MicroStrategy The Next FTX?
No one knows, time will tell“If you survive until tomorrow, it could mean that either a) you are more likely to be immortal or b) that you are closer to death.” — The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas TalebIn November 2022, FTX filed for bankruptcy, and two years have already passed since then. The market, as if forgetting the collapses of FTX and Terra, has recovered rapidly, with Bitcoin now approaching the $100,000 mark. While the market's steady progress is exciting, as an investor who e...
Nillion: Internet’s Blind Computing Layer
Shh… Don’t spill my data1. Data Privacy Matters1.1 The Double-Edged Sword of AISince the launch of ChatGPT, powered by GPT-3.5, on November 30, 2022, the world has been abuzz with talk of AI. AI services have become so deeply embedded in daily life that they’re now almost indispensable. Major tech companies like Google and Microsoft are expected to exceed $250 billion in AI-related spending by 2025. Even as I write this, I’m relying on AI tools for research and translation. While AI undeniabl...
Nillion: Internet’s Blind Computing Layer
Shh… Don’t spill my data1. Data Privacy Matters1.1 The Double-Edged Sword of AISince the launch of ChatGPT, powered by GPT-3.5, on November 30, 2022, the world has been abuzz with talk of AI. AI services have become so deeply embedded in daily life that they’re now almost indispensable. Major tech companies like Google and Microsoft are expected to exceed $250 billion in AI-related spending by 2025. Even as I write this, I’m relying on AI tools for research and translation. While AI undeniabl...
