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Opinion

Bitcoin Isn't an Inflation Hedge Yet, but Here's How It Could Be

The bitcoin inflation hedge thesis is being put to the test and so far it's not faring well, says our columnist.

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What Web 3 Can Learn From 3D TV

Critics said crypto is something consumers can resist.

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Bitcoin’s 'Energy Problem' Is Overblown

Yes, Bitcoin consumes a huge amount of electricity. But we must look at both its energy sources and its overall vision in order to fully understand the situation.

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ETHDenver Day 2: NFTs, Gaming the Future and COVID Fantasists

And why isn't blockchain being used for coronavirus check-ins?

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What Are IPFS and Filecoin and How Can They Be Used for NFTs?

Decentralized systems cannot promise data "permanence," but are part of a maximalist approach to storage.

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Humans Are the Last-Mile Problem of Bitcoin Crowdfunding for Canada Truck Protest

Bitcoin cannot be intercepted, making it a powerful charitable tool. But human organizations are still central points of failure.

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ETHDenver Agenda: 3 Big Themes in 2022

What you need to know about Ethereum’s big event this winter.

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Why You Should Curb Your Enthusiasm About the 'Crypto Bowl'

CoinDesk culture reporter Will Gottsegen ranks the Super Bowl crypto ads from worst to best.

Last year's Super Bowl ads included one from FTX featuring Larry David (dentsuMB/FTX)

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Soccer Fans Need Better Than NFTs

While ticket prices go up and up, Europe's soccer clubs peddle the questionable notion of interaction through fan tokens.

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Which Web 3 Protocols Are Most Likely to Succeed? A VC Suggests a Common Thread

The protocols most likely to become valuable are popular but also have features that cannot be replicated.

A venture capitalist pinpoints common characteristics of successful Web 3 protocols. (David Bruyndonck/Unsplash)