Social Media
Microsoft Reportedly in Talks to Buy Discord
Microsoft is reportedly in talks to buy Discord for a sum of up to $10B. “The Hash” panel discusses the important role of Discord in crypto communities and debates whether Microsoft’s potential acquisition is a sign of the tech giant pivoting towards social media or just a bid to stay relevant.
What Is BitClout and Why Is It Rankling Many on Crypto Twitter?
BitClout, a new blockchain-based social media experiment that allows users to monetize their online following, has quickly become a source of controversy in the crypto world. "The Hash" breaks down how BitClout works, its big backers and the pros/cons of the product.
Jack Dorsey’s First Tweet NFT Sells for $2.9M
Jack Dorsey’s very first tweet has been sold at auction for $2.9M. The Twitter founder promised to donate the proceeds of the non-fungible token auction to charity. “The Hash” panel debates whether making NFTs of tweets is here to stay, and the pros and cons of putting social media posts on the blockchain.
What Is BitClout? The Social Media Experiment Sparking Controversy on Twitter
BitClout's creator says it's a new way to monetize a following. Crypto Twitter's brightest lights are nonplussed.
Bitcoin Leaves Social Media Stocks 'in the Dust' With Market's Inflation Pivot
Investors are now seeing bitcoin as both an inflation hedge and risk asset.
Is Decentralization the Future of Social Media?
Twitter accounts of several influential figures in the crypto community were suspended Tuesday. “The Hash” panel discusses a decentralized future for social media.
New Social Media Platform Instars Leverages Privacy-Enhancing Cryptography
Instar leverages blockchain and multiparty computation to protect user data.
Why Everyone Wants an Invite to Clubhouse Crypto
The 11-month old audio app is the latest vector for crypto adoption – memes and all. Here's why everyone wants in.
Analyzing Social Sentiment on Crypto
Co-Founder & CEO of LunarCRUSH Joe Vezzani discusses the social activity about bitcoin. Vezzani says the overall social volume of BTC is “highest we’ve ever seen.”
Trump Impeachment Trial Opens Tuesday: Is Social Media Quieter Than Usual?
The U.S. Senate commenced its second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump Tuesday. Naomi Brockwell and “The Hash” panel discuss why social media may seem quieter than usual on the historic occasion.