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“Bitcoin Is Freedom”: Reflections on Bitcoin 2022
Once every year—barring pandemic, that is—tens of thousands of Bitcoin enthusiasts descend upon the City of Miami to celebrate Bitcoin, the first true cryptocurrency and still the largest in the world by market cap. Crypto Briefing was on the ground at Bitcoin 2022 to experience the sheer weirdness of what it means to have undying […]
Should You Play Axie Infinity: Origin?
Key Takeaways Axie Infinity: Origin has launched in early access mode. Players can try the new game out for free by creating an Axie Infinity account and downloading the Sky Mavis Hub. Origin implements several highly-requested improvements, including sequential turns, new mechanics, and revamped gameplay. Crypto Briefing explores the early access version of Axie Infinity: Origin, […]
What Is ETH? Defining Ethereum’s Scarce Asset
Key Takeaways While the Ethereum network is known for the crucial role it plays in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, ETH the asset is harder to define. ETH has previously been described as a “triple-point asset” and “ultra sound money” in Ethereum circles due to its utility and scarcity. Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes argues that ETH […]
Opinion: Azuki Is the New Bored Ape Yacht Club
Key Takeaways Azuki is a collection of 10,000 anime-inspired NFTs that’s soared in popularity in 2022. With airdrops, private events, and ambitious plans for the future, the project shares some similarities with the most successful NFT collection, Bored Ape Yacht Club. Like Bored Ape Yacht Club, Azuki NFTs trade at a hefty premium on the […]
Ethereum and the Merge to Proof-of-Stake With Trent Van Epps
Key Takeaways Ethereum is expected to complete “the Merge” to Proof-of-Stake in the coming months. The Ethereum Foundation’s Trent Van Epps explained to Crypto Briefing why the update is such an important milestone for the number two blockchain. Proof-of-Stake will make Ethereum up to 99.95% more energy efficient and significantly reduce ETH emissions. 2022 is […]
NFT Project Spotlight: Edenhorde, the NFT-Based Immersive World
Key Takeaways Edenhorde is an NFT world-building project developed by Merit Circle. Adventure Time artist Andy Ristaino leads Edenhorde’s art direction. 8,800 NFTs avatars represent the four factions in the Edenhorde world, and give holders access to their own self-determining communities. Edenhorde is an immersive world-building NFT project developed by blockchain gaming guild Merit Circle. Crypto […]
DeFi Project Spotlight: Tornado Cash, Ethereum’s Top Privacy Tool
Key Takeaways Tornado Cash is decentralized, non-custodial protocol that helps crypto users stay private on public blockchains. It uses a smart contract that lets users send deposits from one address and then withdraw the funds from to another completely new address, thus breaking the on-chain link between the funds. The latest version of the project […]
Opinion: Of Course Yuga Labs Is Not “Web3”
Key Takeaways Yuga Labs is the company behind the uber successful Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection. In its efforts to go big, Yuga Labs has taken money from Silicon Valley titans, chased corporate partnerships, and paid itself enormous sums through its own token. Chris Williams argues that Yuga Labs is more of a Web2 […]
Opinion: 2022 Is Ethereum’s Biggest Year Yet
Key Takeaways Ethereum is expected to complete “the Merge” to Proof-of-Stake in the coming months. The Merge will see Ethereum become 99.95% more energy efficient, while ETH is likely to become a deflationary asset. Ethereum needs to move to Proof-of-Stake and gain Layer 2 traction this year to avoid losing ground to its competitors. With […]
How Can You Stay Private in Crypto Today?
Key Takeaways Blockchains have created a more open financial system, but they are typically ineffective at helping users stay private. Blockchain networks like Monero, Zcash, and Secret Network focus on preserving user privacy. Mixing services for Bitcoin and Ethereum have also gained traction by offering users a way to obfuscate their transaction history. While blockchains […]
