Opinion


Finance

Non-Fungible Tokens and the New Patronage Economy

Non-fungible tokens don’t have to be more than niche to have a big impact on the economics of art, says RMIT's Chris Berg.

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Finance

Can Decentralized Stablecoins Stabilize?

Efforts to create decentralized stablecoins outside the dollar system are attractive for privacy reasons but may be impractical, says our columnist.

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Markets

The Node: NFTs Made It to ‘Then They Mock You’ Even Faster Than Bitcoin Did

When rarefied art critics sneer at non-fungible tokens, it’s not about art. It’s about instructing the in-group what they should and should not care about.

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Policy

Money Reimagined: Bitcoin's Green Imperative

Despite its current environmental footprint, Bitcoin can play a part in creating a cleaner, more efficient energy system.

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Finance

If Stock-to-Flow Is Right, Bitcoin Volatility Should Wane

Bitcoin's future price stability is one test of whether the popular, but controversial bitcoin pricing model is actually right.

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Markets

The Art of Scarcity

Cryptocurrencies and NFTs are often derided for not having "intrinsic value." But, honestly, what does?

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Markets

The Node: Hard Money and a Dovish Fed

Fed Chairman Powell was praised for his clear policy forecasts yesterday. What might it mean for bitcoin, which means different things to different people?

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Markets

The Node: Bitcoin Is 'Digital Gold' Because People Say It Is

Software firm Meitu, which just bought more ETH and BTC, points to the meta-nature of modern investing driven by consensus opinions.

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Finance

When DeFi Becomes Intelligent

The combination of decentralized finance and artificial intelligence is inevitable and can unlock a new level of innovation in DeFi.

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Finance

NFTs Can Bring the Real World On-Chain

NFTs are the first wave of real-economy “e-commerce” transactions on public blockchains, says our columnist.

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