Opinion
To Get Serious About Decentralization, We Need to Measure It
Blockchains aim to democratize influence and control, broadening access to capital and data. But we lack metrics to whether projects achieve decentralization.
Money Reimagined: What CoinDesk's Style Debate Says About Crypto as Public Tech
Blockchains are flexible new forms of public infrastructure, says Michael Casey. Plus: with China rushing in, Africa is a prime battleground for the future of money.
How Contact Tracing Can Be Effective While Guarding Privacy
A member of the Hyperledger Identity Working Group on how we can keep track of COVID-19 without giving up our digital rights.
What Goldman Gets Wrong About Bitcoin (From Someone Who Used to Work There)
Goldman's bitcoin research is wrong in key respects. But, as with J.K Rowling, the fault may lie with bitcoiners for not communicating clearly, says an ex-GS staffer.
The $10B Stablecoin Industry Has a Fraud Problem It's Not Addressing
If stablecoins are used for apparently illegal activity, should issuers step in to stop it? So far, they've been reluctant to do so, says our columnist.
Look to Design, Not Laws, to Protect Privacy in the Surveillance Age
In the smart home era, we need to take privacy protection into our own hands, says the co-founder of IoTeX. Privacy laws won't help us.
To See Libra's Potential, Look at the Philippines, Not the US
Some have written off Libra as a watered-down project. But you can see its potential in places where Facebook use is high and payment standards are low.
Spiritual Reflections on the Bitcoin Halving
The Bitcoin halving was like New Year's Eve with no time differences and everyone committed to a nonviolent revolution against financial tyranny.
Central Bank Digital Currencies Need Decentralization
To reap the full benefits of digital currencies, central bankers need to consider decentralizing some authority, say the authors of a new report.
Finance and the Real Economy Can't Stay Out of Sync Forever
While Main Street is shut down, the financial world keeps moving as quickly as ever. That's not a sustainable situation, says our columnist.
