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The Investment Case for Espresso- A Shared Sequencing Layer

By: Raye Hadi Table of Contents:IntroductionTeamBased vs Non-Based SequencingHotshot + DesignConclusionIntroduction: After embracing the switch to a rollup centric future, Ethereum is finally tackling one of its major issues: scalability. With the deployment of numerous adjacent rollups racing to solve these scalability woes, the promise of improved performance finally seems attainable. However, this progress is not without its own drawbacks. Not only has the complex structure of a multi-roll...

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From Genomics to Blockchain: Transforming Healthcare Data Security and Patient Care
By Austin Freimuth and Wyatt JohnsonIntroductionThe 21st century has seen massive shifts in the landscape of healthcare-related data in the United States. With major developments in the fields of bioinformatics, genomics, and transcriptomics, and advancements in genetics and molecular biology, the healthcare industry has increasingly shifted towards precision medicine in the treatment of disease. This includes obtaining individualized patient genomic data and labs to treat underlying causes m...
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Sep 25
Uniswap V2 vs V3- A Deep Dive
By Raye Hadi Table of Contents:IntroductionV2 StructureV3 StructureDesign DifferencesActive LiquidityRange OrdersSlippage ResistanceConclusionKeywordsSourcesIntroduction Since it was publicly deployed in 2018, Uniswap has established itself as the most reliable and secure DEX* in the Ethereum ecosystem. With a current TVL* of $3.295 billion, Uniswap remains one of the largest and most important AMMs. Over its lifetime, Uniswap has held its competitive advantage by introducing upgrades to its ...
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Sep 25
AMMs, what are they and how do they work?
By: Raye Hadi Table of ContentsIntroductionBackgroundLiquidity PoolsExample- Maintaining the RatioImpermanent LossSlippageConclusionSourcesIntroduction AMMs are short for “Automated Market Makers” and are critical components to the structure of a decentralized financial system. AMMs are what enable seamless one-way trading for parties, allowing people to buy and sell assets in a decentralized fashion. AMMs are built as “Layer 3” applications on top of smart contract platforms such as Ethereum...
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Aug 26
Stablecoins: An Overview
By: Zachary Campbell Table of ContentsIntroductionAn Overview of StablecoinsStablecoins to WatchConclusionsIntroduction Cryptocurrency is fast becoming a popular investment vehicle for both seasoned and amateur investors. Stories of overnight wealth conjure images of a digital gold rush, and many investors have generated large returns in far shorter time frames compared to traditional holdings. The ease of transaction for cryptocurrencies (avoiding the need for costly and time-consuming escro...
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Aug 9
Arweave: Permanent Decentralized Storage
By: Raye Hadi Table of Contents:IntroductionBackgroundBlockweave and SPoRASynchronization BlocksThe PermawebToken StructureConclusionSourcesIntroduction Arweave is a data storage protocol that ensures data permanence for their users while prioritizing decentralization of the network. I find this project interesting due to the epidemic of distrust in public information that is currently spreading throughout society. It’s amazing that in a time where everyone has more access to information than...
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Aug 6
Argent: Abstracting the Complexity of Defi Wallets
By: Raye Hadi Table of ContentsIntroductionBackgroundGuardiansSmart Contract and Modular ArchitectureConclusionSourcesFootnotesIntroduction When it comes to crypto wallets, getting started can be stressful and complex. Argent is a wallet that aims to remove this complexity and provide its users with a stress minimized experience for navigating the defi ecosystem. Argent is a non-custodial smart contract wallet developed by Itamar Lesuisse, Julien Niset, and Gerald Goldstein that aims to abstr...
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Jul 26
Why Blockchain?
By: Raye Hadi Table of Contents:IntroductionHard TruthsComplete AutonomyAuthenticityDeterminism, Programmability, and AccessibilityConclusionSourcesFootnotesIntroduction Have you ever turned on the news or overheard a conversation talking about blockchain, the technology behind cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin? If you are unfamiliar with the term, this might have evoked a feeling of skepticism or an association with unfavorable words such as scam, criminal, fraudulent, or wasteful. If not tha...