
The Trove Markets Scandal: How a $10M Token Dump Exposed the Dark Side of Permissionless Perps
The Trove Markets scandal reveals critical vulnerabilities in permissionless DeFi protocols, as a $10 million token dump raises questions about governance, accountability, and the integrity of decentralized finance.

Trump Meme Coin at One Year: $2 Billion in Retail Losses and a Crypto Policy in Limbo
One year after its launch, Trump's official meme coin has plummeted 93% from its peak, resulting in $2 billion in retail losses while generating over $1 billion for the Trump family. With bipartisan crypto legislation stalled, the presidential memecoin experiment has significantly impacted the industry.

The Rise of Governance Capitalism: How Curve DAO's $17 Million Rejection Signals a Shift in Power Dynamics
The rejection of a $17 million grant by Curve DAO marks a pivotal shift towards governance capitalism, where concentrated capital dictates decisions. This article explores the implications for DAOs and the future of decentralized governance.

The Network State: How to Start a New Country by Balaji Srinivasan
Explore Balaji Srinivasan's vision of network states as virtual-first sovereign communities, challenging traditional nation-states with a tech-driven blueprint for new societal structures.

The Network State: How to Start a New Country by Balaji Srinivasan
Explore Balaji Srinivasan's vision of network states as virtual-first sovereign communities, challenging traditional nation-states with a tech-driven blueprint for new societal structures.

A16Z’s Crypto 2025 Outlook: Twelve Ideas That Might Reshape the Next Internet
A16Z's 2025 outlook explores the intersection of blockchain, AI, and governance, predicting transformative trends like AI-driven crypto wallets, decentralized autonomous chatbots, and the rise of stablecoins in enterprise. Discover how these innovations could redefine the internet and the challenges they may face.