Economics

Analyzing Token Sale Models

Note: I mention the names of various projects below only to compare and contrast their token sale mechanisms; this should NOT be taken as an endorsement or criticism of any specific project as a whole. It's entirely possible for any given project to be total trash as a whole and yet still have an awesome token sale model. The last few months have seen an increasing amount of innovation in token sale models. Two years ago, the space was simple: there were capped sales, which sold a fixed number of

[Mirror] A Proof of Stake Design Philosophy

Vitalik Buterin via the Vitalik Buterin Blog This is a mirror of the post at https://medium.com/@VitalikButerin/a-proof-of-stake-design-philosophy-506585978d51 Systems like Ethereum (and Bitcoin, and NXT, and Bitshares, etc) are a fundamentally new class of cryptoeconomic organisms — decentralized, jurisdictionless entities that exist entirely in cyberspace, maintained by a combination of cryptography, economics and social consensus. They are kind of like BitTorrent, but they are also not like BitTorrent, as BitTorrent has no concept of state — a distinction that turns out to be crucially important. They are sometimes described as decentralized autonomous

PairedWorld Foundation Unveils Innovative Solution to Digital Addiction and Loneliness during World Economic Forum and Announces Key Additions to Its Board and Strategic Partnerships

Davos, Switzerland – As the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024 has come to an end, a critical theme has resonated throughout the discussions: the deep and complex relationship between technology and modern society. Key topics, such as the escalating issues of digital addiction, loneliness, and isolation, sparked intense debates. Initiatives like Human Change, along with dialogues among the world's tech leaders about technology's potential to enhance humanity, have set the stage. Leading this charge, the PairedWorld Foundation unveiled its innovative approach, marking a significant milestone in harnessing emerging technology

Alexandro C. Roamers and 33 Nobel Prize winners Assisi meeting

For the first time in history, 33 Nobel Prize winners and the winner of the last Saint Francis Dassi Award, Alejandro G. Roamers, met to speak to humanity. On June 10, a world meeting was held in the Vatican, initiated by a fund called "Fratelli Totti". The event dealt with the human sister and sisters, its name was "Not Alone" and turned into a day of celebration and unity around the principles of the encyclopedic letter Pratli Totti: "Joining forces to build a more coordinated world". Fratelli Totti Foundation ,

GroundUp Studios Launches Creative Council of Producers to Accelerate Web3 Music and Art in Asia

Award-winning producers Derrick Sepnio, Fergus Chow and Jae Chong join Creative Council - with more to come Creative Council's main goal is to support member community in their music career development Producers aim to share professional tips on the music industry; provide insights and mentorship on music creation and production; identify and recruit member artists for potential collaborations and more HONG KONG, May 17, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - GroundUp Studios, a forward-thinking, web3-focused music label today announced its Creative Council of professional veterans in the music industry, to accelerate

GroundUp Studios Launches in Hong Kong to Re-imagine Music & Art in Web3

Music label to establish a borderless community for web3 enthusiasts, musicians and artists to connect, socialize and collaborate on extraordinary multimedia art projects Use of blockchain and NFT technology unleashes artistic creativity; more equitable compensation for artists; and new opportunities in music distribution, licensing Core management team led by award-winning songwriter, recording artist and brand marketing veteran Adrian Fu, alongside seasoned professionals in entertainment, brand partnerships, technology infrastructure and fintech NFT membership access pass planned within 1H 2023 HONG KONG, May 11, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) – GroundUp Studios, a

Paribus. The Fragility of Finance.

Despite a lot of turbulence in the markets this week the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) did exactly what was predicted. Jerome Powell carefully adjusted his language and reframed the narrative around his 25 basis point rate hike to try and calm the markets he had helped to damage. His forward guidance was only to expect further rate increases if inflation spirals out of control. He avoided taking any responsibility for the recent bank failures, claiming instead that the sector was stable and robust. In reality, the global financial system

The DLT Science Foundation Makes its Public Launch to Revolutionize Industries and Society with Distributed Ledger Technology

With the support of Hedera, the DLT Science Foundation will empower cutting-edge education, research and innovation in DLT through its open network of world-class universities. Initial members include esteemed global research institutions IIT Madras, LSE, NUS, UCL and UZH London, UK — 20th March 2023 — The DLT Science Foundation (DSF), a global, non-profit organisation, launched today with the goals of expanding knowledge and adoption of, and removing barriers to, fundamental breakthroughs in the field of distributed ledger technology (DLT). Central to the Foundation’s plan to support the responsible adoption

TGI Shelly, TEAL Chimie & Energie Collaborate to Advance Green Ammonia.

TGI Solar Power Group, Inc., (OTC Markets: TSPG) is pleased to announce its new management and board of directors have successfully brokered a partnership with TEAL Chimie & Energie Inc., that will launch the company’s entrance into the green energy sector. This collaboration is in line with the corporate business plan as new TGI SHELLY management is executing strategies to build long-term growth, transformational plans, digital quotient and correlation, growth acceleration, business ventures in the green sector – all of which drive shareholder value.  New Management intends to expand the

How will artificial intelligence change the lives of all of us?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way we live, work and play. As intelligent machines learn, think and reason like humans, AI will change the way companies operate, the way people interact with technology, and even our perception of our own humanity. Artificial intelligence is promised to revolutionize almost all sectors from gambling to traffic, make life easier for consumers, offer organizations ways to utilize data and create completely new job opportunities. The gambling industry is a good example The gambling industry is one of the sectors where the

EtherMail’s Web3 email solution enabled streamlined voting for Decrypt Studios’ First Annual Crypties Awards

Schaan, Liechtenstein, 17 January 2023 - EtherMail, the first Web3 email solution setting the standard for anonymous and encrypted wallet-to-wallet communication, facilitated Web3 voting for Decrypt Studios’ inaugural Crypties Awards 2022. Launched by Decrypt Studios, the Web3 production studio, The Crypties are the crypto industry’s preeminent annual awards initiative, showcasing the standout achievements of Web3 innovators. A decentralized token-gated voting system for the inaugural awards, held at Art Basel Miami in November 2022, was open to the public with a number of nominees across nine categories such as NFT Project