Cryptocurrency analysis and opinions
19 Apr 2023 6 minute read 0 comments 0xVince
The digital crypto exchange FTX had reached a level of recognition thanks to Super Bowl ads, celebrity promotion, positive media coverage and industry support that included popular investors. They had favorable reports as a success story in an emergi...
10 Nov 2022 9 minute read 0 comments 0xVince
We can have a long discussion of Web3 and Web5, when it comes to web and blockchain integration. It provides the glue to the crypto metaverse. Both frameworks have their strengths, but they also have points for criticism. They can disrupt the legacy...
28 Oct 2022 7 minute read 1 comment 0xVince
The metaverse is a very popular tech buzzword, but it does not have the same meaning to everyone. The general definition of the metaverse pertains to “worlds that deliver a new type of user experience”. In that sense any sort of ecosystem can be a...
11 Oct 2022 2 minute read 2 comments 0xVince
The EU (European Union) is preparing the text for cryptocurrency regulation. A reported leaked draft of the text shows rules that could apply to algorithmic stablecoins and fractionalized NFTs. This is in the form of the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiC...
4 Oct 2022 3 minute read 0 comments 0xVince
There are two important components in DeFi that have disrupted the finance industry. They are liquidity pools and AMM (Automated Market Makers). They have been disruptive in the way they provide and deliver financial services. For the most part, they...
29 Sep 2022 2 minute read 0 comments 0xVince
As world currencies are tanking against the USD (US Dollar), Bitcoin is holding its ground. A strong USD is creating a debasement as the DXY hit an index high of 114.61. The strength of the USD has increased relative to a basket of other currencies (...
20 Sep 2022 2 minute read 0 comments 0xVince
The Ethereum Merge (i.e. The Merge) successfully completed on September 15, 2022, which upgrades the network from PoW (Proof-of-Work) to PoS (Proof-of-Stake). This aims to scale the network and reduce energy consumption, making Ethereum more efficien...
17 Aug 2022 6 minute read 0 comments 0xVince
With the upcoming Ethereum merge, the blockchain is preparing the transition from PoW (Proof-of-Work) to PoS (Proof-of-Stake). The aim is to switch to a more scalable and energy efficient system, that will incentivize through staking rather than mini...
11 Jul 2022 7 minute read 1 comment 0xVince
The decentralization narrative for cryptocurrency has never been more significant then after the collapse of several fintechs in the DeFi (Decentralized Finance) space. The sudden collapse of venture backed projects showcases the importance for regul...
14 Jun 2022 2 minute read 0 comments 0xVince
The second quarter of 2022 has not been very good for the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin and Ethereum prices have fallen tremendously, as the Fear and Greed Index hit an extreme low of 8. Many holders have exited the market amidst the further dip in...
