Gryphonboy's Crypto Journey
Gryphonboy's Crypto Journey

Gryphonboy's Crypto Journey

Dedicated cryptocurrency advocate! I hold the majority of the assets I discuss. This is not investment advice. Views and analysis expressed are my own and pertain to projects that I am invested in and passionate about. Support my work by tipping what you can here or you can support me directly by donating to gryphonboy.eth


The SEC vs Ethereum: A Battle for the Future of Blockchain Innovation

3 May 2024 6 minute read 1 comment Gryphonboy

And, my friends, in this story you have a history of this entire movement. First they ignore you. Then they ridicule you. And then they attack you and want to burn you. And then they build monuments to you. And that, is what is going to happen to th...

Realizing the Vision or Pipe Dream? Practical Challenges Facing the Eigenlayer Protocol

1 May 2024 5 minute read 0 comments Gryphonboy

Full disclosure: I have been staking in the the Eigenlayer protocol and I will be eligible to receive tokens in the upcoming airdrop. As you may or may not be aware, Eigenlayer has officially launched its token. In this essay I aim to provide...

The 101 for Crypto Asset Managers: #3 Compound Interest - The Eighth Wonder of the World

29 Apr 2024 6 minute read 0 comments Gryphonboy

There is a famous quote, apocryphally attributed to Albert Einstein. "Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it … he who doesn't … pays it." While the true source may be unknown, its simplistic wisdom is axi...

The Truth They Don't Want You To Know: How Governments Are Destroying Your Savings

24 Apr 2024 6 minute read 0 comments Gryphonboy

What is cryptocurrency and blockchain technology? In simple terms, cryptocurrency is digital money that exists on a decentralized, peer-to-peer network. There is no central authority that controls or issues the currency - it is governed by code and c...

The 101 for Crypto Asset Managers: #2 Portfolio Tracking - Tools for Monitoring your Assets

23 Apr 2024 4 minute read 6 comments Gryphonboy

In the first part of this series of essay I covered the importance of safety and security when interacting with blockchain protocols. Today I will cover the tools that I use to track the portfolio of assets that I manage. Some of these tools perform...

The 101 for Crypto Asset Managers: #1 Safety first - Tools for Protecting Your Assets

19 Apr 2024 6 minute read 0 comments Gryphonboy

My friends sometimes ask me, "Gryph, what is it you do exactly?" I usually answer that I write essays on crypto and mess around with the tech. I try not to talk about it too much or go into any detail because I find that their eyes usually glaze over...

Bitcoin Halving 2024: Examining Myths of the Upcoming Halving

17 Apr 2024 6 minute read 2 comments Gryphonboy

Bitcoin is a digital currency and global payment network that operates on a decentralized public ledger called the blockchain. Every 210,000 blocks, or approximately every four years, an event known as the halving occurs where the block reward provid...

When Code Meets Regulation: The SEC and Uniswap's Wells Notice

16 Apr 2024 6 minute read 0 comments Gryphonboy

Decentralized finance, or DeFi for short, is revolutionizing the world of open finance. By utilizing blockchain technology and smart contracts, DeFi applications are allowing value to be transferred and exchanged in a trustless, permissionless manner...

From Accounts to Agents: The Shift Towards Smart Wallet Capabilities on Ethereum with EIP-3074

11 Apr 2024 5 minute read 0 comments Gryphonboy

Ethereum is a decentralized, open-source blockchain that serves as a platform for digital assets and applications known as smart contracts. At its core, Ethereum allows value and data to be transferred in a transparent yet pseudonymous fashion. Users...

The Tools of Deception: How Monetary Policy Shapes Cryptocurrency Markets

10 Apr 2024 6 minute read 0 comments Gryphonboy

The rise of cryptocurrencies over the past decade has ushered in a new era of digital finance that exists alongside traditional monetary systems. As blockchain networks operate independently of centralized authorities, the value and demand for curren...