The Build IllusionIn the early days of any blockchain, the instinct was to fund or build everything, invest in pre-revenue start-ups, issue grants, and spin up internal products to jump start the ecosystem. For a time, that model worked: it proved the technology, attracted developers, and created the first growth flywheel.But as the space matured and competition intensified, many teams including the one I was part of began to build internally just to maintain momentum.We launched everything f...

The Market Has Spoken: Risk Management Is the New AlphaThe recent Balancer exploit didn’t just rattle liquidity pools it reignited an uncomfortable question in boardrooms and fintech treasuries: how much counter party risk is hiding in smart contracts we don’t control?Every time an exploit hits the headlines, the narrative reflex is to blame code. The deeper truth is that we’re witnessing DeFi’s stress testing cycle one that naturally distinguishes between protocols built for experimentation ...

I just ran the full statistical autopsy on Alpha Arena (Oct 17–30). 6 LLMs. 1,067 closed trades. 319 open. Here’s who’s winning, who’s gambling and what it says about AI decision-making (and your boss). Data: NOF1 + Hyperliquid API. Generated Oct 31, 2025 snapshot Leaderboard (Account Value ≠ Skill)Key: Grok-4 has 42.9% open positions (highest). That’s not missing data, it’s longer hold times. A personality trait.The 5 Hidden Skills That Separate Winners Leverage Efficiency (Returns per risk ...

The SparkI didn’t plan to start building a trading app. Like most experiments, it began with curiosity and an airdrop.I’d been a subscriber to Bankr Bot, one of those AI-native trading assistants that lets you talk your way into a position. It’s clever natural language to go long, check exposure, even manage your risk. One morning, I woke up to find I’d received an AVNT airdrop from Avantis for being a user of the Bot. That tiny nudge got me thinking: What if I built my own? Not another “bot,...

Let's start with a thought experiment, borrowed from tech executive CTO Larsson's recent X post: Imagine every corner of your life: home, car, garden, even a quiet walk in the woods equipped with microphones that capture every word. At first, they're tuned to one specific concern. Over time, the focus widens: to threats like terrorism, national security, or public safety. It's a vivid analogy for how digital communication could evolve under proposals like the EU's Chat Control, up for a vote ...

Fintech experts are saying: 2026 could be the year of onchain finance, a step change in how we bank, spend, and invest. Picture this: you’re buying your morning coffee with a card that looks like any other but runs on blockchain technology. Unlike neobanks like Revolut, this card taps into your crypto holdings, stablecoins, Bitcoin, Ethereum for seamless transactions. It’s a subtle shift with massive impact: borrow dollars against your crypto, earn rewards, and use contactless payments or ATM...

In the ever-evolving, mind-boggling growth of Elon Musk’s ventures, the lines between space exploration, mobile technology, financial innovation, and cryptocurrency are blurring faster than a Starlink satellite zipping across the night sky. With what feels like a nothing-burger event in terms of influencers on socials, particularly on LinkedIn, the recent $17 billion SpaceX-EchoStar deal unlocks crucial spectrum for Starlink Direct to Cell (DTC) services, positioning Musk not just as a rocket...

In a recent X thread @AspynPalatnick asked @Bankrbot for odds on the Philadelphia Eagles beating the Dallas Cowboys in their first NFL game of the season. The bot pulled probabilities from Polymarket 79.5% for the Eagles and 20.5% for the Cowboys and even facilitated a $5 bet on the platform. This interaction exemplifies how decentralized prediction markets are blending seamlessly with social media and AI, making betting more accessible than ever. As platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi gain ...

In a world where artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving, the ability to access unique, high-quality human knowledge is becoming a precious commodity. Enter "Penny for Your Thoughts," an innovative taster application launched by Plastic Labs (@plastic_labs) that allows individuals to get paid for sharing their expertise through AI-mediated interviews. Built on top of cutting-edge technologies like Honcho for memory management, x402 for seamless micropayments, and @privy_io for embedded wa...

Investors, is this the “so what” moment you’ve been waiting for. Stablecoins have long been dismissed by hedge funds and high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) as just another crypto fad. But when AI engines platforms like v0 start accepting stablecoin payments for subscriptions, it’s not just a feature it’s a signal that the smartest players in tech are betting big on crypto’s future. v0, a vibe coding powerhouse, is leading the charge, proving that onchain payments are fast, cheap, and global. ...