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Philosophy
'We've Seen Breakdowns of Trust': Nathan Schneider on How to Democratize the Web
The activist's new book "Governable Spaces" explores ways blockchains can help people experiment with self-governance online.

Crypto Is (and Isn’t) Money
There is an overemphasis on crypto's use as a store-of-value, Cosmos co-founder Ethan Buchman argues.

In Search of Financial Freedom: The Answer Lies With Bitcoin, Not Stablecoins
"It is not enough to swap one master for another, be it a government or a corporation," Montclair State University adjunct professor Burak Tamaç writes.

Everyone Needs a Manifesto
Vitalik Buterin's thoughtful musings on techno-optimism contrast with VC Marc Andreessen’s recent writings.

Mining Bitcoin Is an Act of Freedom
Because it is an act an of service, CryptoQuant researcher Burak Tamaç writes in a Mining Week essay.

3 Giga-Brained Ideas From Consensus Day 2
Crypto shows that ideas can be valuable, even if they’re not useful … yet.

How Effective Altruism Power Brokers Helped Make Sam Bankman-Fried
Academic philosophers covered for Sam Bankman-Fried’s moral failings as long ago as 2018 – and reaped the rewards.

Retraction: BAYC Founder Opinion Piece
The content of the previously published piece did not meet CoinDesk's editorial standards.

Understanding the FTX Fallout From the Eyes of a Bitcoiner
The financialization, tokenization and the chase of short-term profits seen across Sam Bankman-Fried's trading empire is peak Wall Street.
