“You cannot eat your cake and have it!” so they said — but then it happens sometimes that even the most valid rules have exceptions. Particularly in crypto, where innovation is supercharged, and the limits of what is possible are being pushed continually. There's always that one-in-a-million possibility of a breakthrough, against all odds, even in the most technologically impossible situations. One of such intriguing cases is EigenLayer — a claim that has grown into a ~$11.5b stake. Bootstrap...

“You cannot eat your cake and have it!” so they said — but then it happens sometimes that even the most valid rules have exceptions. Particularly in crypto, where innovation is supercharged, and the limits of what is possible are being pushed continually. There's always that one-in-a-million possibility of a breakthrough, against all odds, even in the most technologically impossible situations. One of such intriguing cases is EigenLayer — a claim that has grown into a ~$11.5b stake. Bootstrap...

Hi again! Lately, I’ve been doing a lot of research around blockchain gaming, following the burgeoning narrative of “fully on-chain games.” Today, I decided to put out a piece I've been working on. I bet you'll find it insightful! Don't forget to share! Editor's note: In this piece, I'll use the terms “crypto-native games” and “on-chain games” interchangeably. ShareThe flywheels of progress in the gaming industry are propelled by evolution in computing standards. Hist...

Hi again! Lately, I’ve been doing a lot of research around blockchain gaming, following the burgeoning narrative of “fully on-chain games.” Today, I decided to put out a piece I've been working on. I bet you'll find it insightful! Don't forget to share! Editor's note: In this piece, I'll use the terms “crypto-native games” and “on-chain games” interchangeably. ShareThe flywheels of progress in the gaming industry are propelled by evolution in computing standards. Hist...

Hey there! I’m starting this newsletter today for Web3 builders, crypto-curious minds and knowledge seekers. Here's to many more in-depth and thought-provoking research pieces in the coming days. That said, let’s dig in!The year is 2023. The US market continues to grapple with the prolonged onslaught of the SEC's regulatory crackdown. Development in the industry is overwhelmingly dominated by DeFi and infrastructure projects. Layer 2 networks (L2s) are literally popping up everywher...

Hey there! I’m starting this newsletter today for Web3 builders, crypto-curious minds and knowledge seekers. Here's to many more in-depth and thought-provoking research pieces in the coming days. That said, let’s dig in!The year is 2023. The US market continues to grapple with the prolonged onslaught of the SEC's regulatory crackdown. Development in the industry is overwhelmingly dominated by DeFi and infrastructure projects. Layer 2 networks (L2s) are literally popping up everywher...

Hi again!👋 This week, I decided to revisit the custodial debates again. I hope you find it insightful. NB: This newsletter is still in Beta stage, if you have any feedbacks and suggestions about areas that need to be improved, do not hesitate to reach me. I’ll be waiting to hear from you! Don't forget to hit the subscribe button if you haven't. That said, let's dig in! Subscribe nowThe age-long expression “not your keys, not your crypto” carries the idealist's philosophy ...

Hi again!👋 This week, I decided to revisit the custodial debates again. I hope you find it insightful. NB: This newsletter is still in Beta stage, if you have any feedbacks and suggestions about areas that need to be improved, do not hesitate to reach me. I’ll be waiting to hear from you! Don't forget to hit the subscribe button if you haven't. That said, let's dig in! Subscribe nowThe age-long expression “not your keys, not your crypto” carries the idealist's philosophy ...

Hello again! This piece was inspired by Matt Huang's The Casino on Mars, a literary masterpiece in which the author employs the metaphor of a new planet to symbolize the frenzied nature of the crypto market. So far, it tops my list of best reads this year, it creatively captures the speculatory nature of crypto. I strongly recommend that every builder out there should read it. Speculation in crypto has become a hot topic of debate in the industry. This post will be frequently referenced ...

Hello again! This piece was inspired by Matt Huang's The Casino on Mars, a literary masterpiece in which the author employs the metaphor of a new planet to symbolize the frenzied nature of the crypto market. So far, it tops my list of best reads this year, it creatively captures the speculatory nature of crypto. I strongly recommend that every builder out there should read it. Speculation in crypto has become a hot topic of debate in the industry. This post will be frequently referenced ...