What is a ZK-rollup ➰ ZK-rollup, short for Zero-Knowledge Rollup, is a layer 2 scaling solution for blockchain networks that aims to enhance their scalability and efficiency. It combines the benefits of both on-chain and off-chain processing by leveraging cryptographic techniques known as zero-knowledge proofs. Specifically, these are hybrid scaling solutions that are off-chain protocols… Continue reading ZK-rollups
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Miner/Maximum Extractable Value (MEV)
I want to quickly cover MEV, or Miner Extractable Value, given it's still a topic of increased relevance, and yet still opaque. MEV refers to the potential value that miners can extract from the transactions included in a block they mine. On the Ethereum blockchain, MEV is primarily generated from arbitrage opportunities, transaction reordering, and other forms… Continue reading Miner/Maximum Extractable Value (MEV)
DEXs
1/ Today Uniswap Labs, PancakeSwap, and DODO constitute more than 75% of total volume. 2/ The largest selling point is they're non-custodial, i.e., you are in control where centralized exchanges (CEX) are the opposite. DEXs range from orderbooks, AMMs, to hybrids. 3/ Orderbooks allow buyers and sellers to set offers around assets. These offers get… Continue reading DEXs
NFT: Companion In A Box
I minted a few Companion's In A Box (CIAB) yesterday. My favorite is #767 (below). CIAB is an NFT project that a few friends and I dived into after researching newly released projects. We can create some pretty cool characters of our choosing. Companion #767 Run by Michel Wang, a designer by trade, his approach… Continue reading NFT: Companion In A Box
Genie.xyz – Scott Grey
The Fintech Friday's crew is continuing our #Web3 deep dive by capping off January with Scott Gray, CEO, and founder of Genie. ⚡₿⚡Scott is joining us this upcoming Friday at 0800 PDT.Launched in November 2021, Genie is considered the first NFT marketplace aggregator and has already transacted over $150M. We will cover Genie, as well… Continue reading Genie.xyz – Scott Grey
Economics of Staking (and lending)
Recently speaking with someone who loves everything crypto, she and I got into the guts of staking. Unbeknownst to me, I didn't have as full of a grasp of the dynamics of this growing marketplace. It is exciting, to be honest. The act of staking provides another way for owners of particular digital assets to… Continue reading Economics of Staking (and lending)
Smart Contracts
I have been hyper-focused to get my wife as excited as I am about all that is crypto and DeFi. It’s a long I have been hyper-focused to get my wife as excited as I am about all that is crypto and DeFi. It's a long haul, but she is indeed coming around. As part… Continue reading Smart Contracts
The Continued Shift in Financial Advisor Technology
This post is a continuation from my original in 2019. I’ll quickly cover my initial hypothesis and provide any updates, then move into what I believe may be coming down the pipeline in this exciting space. If you haven’t read the initial post, it may be worth quickly pursuing that first. VC investments have hit… Continue reading The Continued Shift in Financial Advisor Technology
Argent = Level 1 & 2 ETH Wallet
Hope to have you join this Friday’s conversation with Itamar Lesuisse, founder of Argent. Argent is a London based defi wallet that is super secure, one that’s its own smart contact and is self custodial. https://www.joinclubhouse.com/event/PADOK0aA
March’s FinTech Friday Schedule
Super excited for March and the upcoming convos alongside Jane, Yann, Cokie, and Vaibhav 🔥 March 5th (last week) we talked to Asya of First Boulevard. On unapologetic banking built for Black America. https://lnkd.in/dgFyz4h March 12th we’re talking to Billie & Rob of Daylight. On banking for LGBT+ people by LGBT+ people. https://lnkd.in/ei_D46u March 19th… Continue reading March’s FinTech Friday Schedule
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