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Bill Ackman sparks broad discussion on Bitcoin’s energy use

Bill Ackman, a well-regarded investor and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, outlined a hypothetical scenario that has sparked intense debate among crypto enthusiasts, economists, and environmentalists. Ackman’s comments touched on several critical issues, including the sustainability of Bitcoin mining, its implications for global energy consumption, and the broader economic consequences of a rising reliance […]
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Web3’s quest for broader adoption mired by complex user interfaces

Over 15 years ago, Satoshi invented the world’s first independently managed, self-operating financial system through cryptography. He aspired to push us all into a financial renaissance where our aging financial system would be replaced with one that favors no one entity or being. A fully transparent financial system that’s open 24 hours a day, seven […]
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Op-ed: Interoperability needs its ERC-20 moment

Undoubtedly, one of the prerequisites for the mass adoption of blockchain technology is secure and seamless cross-chain interoperability. Many potential applications, particularly in complex and regulated sectors, simply can not be deployed without common guidelines and interface definitions. Without these, as is currently the case, applications that aim to go cross-chain must rely on custom […]
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