Dec 3, 2022Member-onlyHop Protocol MemoHop Protocol Memo What: Hop is a scalable rollup-to-rollup general token bridge. It allows users to send tokens from one rollup to another almost immediately without having to wait for the rollup’s challenge period. Why: To provide an easy and trustworthy way to move tokens across Ethereum mainnet and othere…Defi2 min readDefi2 min read
Sep 24, 2022Member-onlyLandX: Real world use case for DefiOne question I often encounter on twitter or in real life is: What are the use cases for defi? People love to say many things: money markets, NFTs, speculation, and tokenized real estate to name a few. Most of these are untested or unpredictable. LandX offers an intriguing value proposition…3 min read3 min read
Nov 3, 2021Member-onlyWhat Speculators look for in Meme TokensRecent astronomical gains in meme tokens like Shiba Inu or Floki simultaneously frustrate and entertain those who dabble in cryptocurrency. To be fair, cryptocurrency is all about storytelling, starting with Bitcoin. Altcoins valuations are usually justified by storytelling as well. Here are some popular crypto specific memes: privacy coins/chains —…Memes3 min readMemes3 min read
Apr 16, 2021Member-onlyAltered State Event Review:I’m one of those people who isn’t completely sold on the Metaverse, I’ll admit it. But I went to Altered State with an open mind.Nft2 min readNft2 min read
Apr 14, 2021Member-onlyWhiteheart Finance MemoWhat: Whiteheart Finance is a decentralized protocol to enable a user to protect their investment in WBTC or ETH over a 14–28 day time period. This happens using a smart-contract paired with a liquidity pool to provide the difference between say an initial amount of $ETH worth $10,000 and the…Defi4 min readDefi4 min read
Apr 7, 2021Member-onlyStarter Pack of Defi ToolsStarter Pack of Defi Tools: Here is a quick starter pack of tools to give you a head start in navigating the world of Defi. Hope this helps make exploration easier. Wallet: Metamask. This wallet acts as a sort of single sign on into the Defi universe. Defi mostly consists…Decentralized Finance4 min readDecentralized Finance4 min read
Apr 7, 2021Member-onlyStacker Ventures Token Research MemoWhat: Stacker Ventures is a community-run protocol for initiating and managing pooled capital on the Ethereum blockchain. Structured as a DAO, Stacker Ventures initiates decentralized funds, accelerates portfolio investments through an involved community, and provides checks and balances to fund management. …Cryptocurrency Investment3 min readCryptocurrency Investment3 min read
Mar 30, 2021Member-onlyWhy Defi is ImportantTake a look at the massive amount of growth of the total value locked in Defi. This gives great insight into just how big this category of finance has grown within one year. Why is this important? Crypto and defi is the first step to opening people’s minds to understanding…Decentralized Finance2 min readDecentralized Finance2 min read
Mar 27, 2021Member-onlyNFT Reviews #7: Surreal SerpentineHi, and welcome to issue 7 of NFT Matrix, where I review NFT Artists’ work. There is no presumption or judgement here, only exposure. The artist I am reviewing is the Surreal Serpentine from the UK. Futuristic and cinematic is how I would characterize their work. I look at a…Nft2 min readNft2 min read
Mar 20, 2021Member-onlyNFT Reviews #6: Tim RiopelleHi, and welcome to issue 6 of NFT Matrix, where I review NFT Artists’ work. There is no presumption or judgement here, only exposure. The artist I am reviewing is the Tim Riopelle from Vancouver, BC. Multi-dimensional and engaging is how I would characterize the work. I look at a…Nft2 min readNft2 min read
