Things of note and other interesting stuff

Things of note and other interesting stuff

Here I will post things I find interesting that may or may not have a connection between them. Well other then I find the topic interesting. =)


Project Icebreaker - a CBDC Frankenstein brought to life

29 Sep 2022 2 minute read 10 comments Patch

In what only can be described as a sad day for a Swede and a crypto enthusiast. I would like to sadly announce that the CBDC end is getting closer and closer. Project Icebreaker This is what they have decided to call this project. A project between...

Nvidia has announced their Omniverse - Sends crypto bros into a frenzy

28 Sep 2022 2 minute read 2 comments Patch

First of all, I would like to apologize to you dear reader. What you are about to read is not something I am particularly proud of. It is a side of me that rears its head from time to time. and Just like Bruce Banner has his Hulk to wrestle with, thi...

Are miners to blame for all Ethereum trouble post Merge?

28 Sep 2022 2 minute read 12 comments Patch

In the days after the Merge Ethereum has had everything but a triumphant journey. And according to some, this is all the miner's fault. Nothing to do with Ethereum becoming more centralized, as over 60% of the nodes are all housed under three compani...

Is Bitcoin in trouble? Lets try and look at the charts

27 Sep 2022 3 minute read 3 comments Patch

Bitcoin might be in for some trouble as we are closing on the end of the month fast. Let's try and see if we can find out what is happening. The trends are pointing down If we look at the Stochastic RSI on the two weeks chart for Bitcoin. We can see...

Reversible transaction, way of the future or just a fools errand?

26 Sep 2022 3 minute read 10 comments Patch

Researchers at Stanford University have made a prototype for Ethereum where it is possible to reverse a transaction. Is this a good way to combat fraud and theft of crypto? Or is it just something that takes away the control of the users? How would...

Interpol 'Red Notice' issued for Do Kwon

26 Sep 2022 1 minute read 4 comments Patch

South Korean prosecutors told Bloomberg that Interpool had issued a Red Notice for Do Kwon. And in case you like me only have heard about a Red Notice, but do not fully know what it is. According to Interpol's website, this is what it is: "Red Notice...

Is Coinbase trading against its customers?

25 Sep 2022 3 minute read 17 comments Patch

A report has recently come to light indicating that this might be the case. This is despite Coinbase having, and keeps, insisting it does not partake in proprietary trading. As it is called. What is Proprietary trading and is it illegal? This is now...

Pentagon contracts Inca Digital, want them to provide a digital asset mapping tool

24 Sep 2022 1 minute read 52 comments Patch

Inca Digital has been contracted to study the implications of digital assets for national security. The contract was between Inca Digital and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). What is "allegedly" the purpose of this tool? The pr...

Miner problem with Ergo, how questions are dealt with and can you help?

23 Sep 2022 6 minute read 4 comments Patch

After the Merge, there was a lot of hashrate migrating to other PoW coins. And one of the coins that were hit hardest was undoubtedly Ergo. As they saw a massive spike in hashrate join their network. This sudden increase in hashrate had a very severe...

Tether, $USDT, is possibly in trouble due to legal issues

23 Sep 2022 2 minute read 22 comments Patch

The history surrounding Tether has been a story one indeed. And one that I have only scratched the surface of myself. But it might make for an interesting future post. The point is they have been the target of controversy in the past so this is no ne...