Dr. Benjamin Beckmann, the Chief Technology Officer of Midnight, recently articulated why Web3 technologies should raise red flags. He contended that their current implementation presents serious hazards to user privacy. In a recent guest post on CryptoSlate, Beckmann warned that user data is extremely vulnerable in the current Web3 ecosystem....
We've been sold a dream: Web3, the decentralized revolution promising user empowerment through radical transparency. What if this newfound transparency is the Trojan Horse that is simultaneously undermining the entire cavalry operation? I'm not saying decentralization is bad, but we need to pump the brakes and ask ourselves if we're...
We were promised a revolution. A decentralized utopia where we, the users, controlled our data, our identities, and our digital destinies. Web3, we were told, would be for the people, by the people, and of the people. Instead, it feels more like Web3 on the people. A surveillance state disguised...
Web3, with all its decentralization and user empowerment ethos, has touched a lot of innovative ideas into the digital world. Yet, with that increased transparency comes unique challenges as well, especially when it comes to privacy, complexity and let it in. This article examines the unintended privacy consequences of Web3's...
Imagine a small fishing village in Indonesia. For decades, their lives were based on uncertain catches determined by predatory parastatals. Then a DAO appeared, with investment poured in by crypto enthusiasts from around the world. This DAO freed the villagers from predatory intermediaries by giving them direct access to capital...
In this age of technology, it is common to hear that data is the new oil. Individuals and companies are becoming more educated about data leaks and invasion of privacy. Consequently, they are becoming more focused and protective over who owns and controls their data. This is where projects like...
Today, the internet as we know it is based on a large-scale centralized data storage—the cloud. It’s true that private corporations collect and have greater access to our personal information. This model frequently results in users having no meaningful power over the individuals who gain access to their data or...
Is Web3, then, the digital utopia its proponents claim, or merely lipstick on the same old swine? We’ve all heard the promises: decentralization, user control, data ownership. And we get it—after all, the tech world has a long history of selling us pipe dreams. Recall how social media was supposed...
Is real data ownership even possible? That’s the question—and hope—I floating in my mind as I watch the Web3 narrative development. We're told Web3 is the savior, liberating us from the clutches of Big Tech and returning control of our digital lives to where it belongs: us. After all, revolutions...
The promise of decentralized finance (DeFi) is captivating. It promises a world free from the gatekeepers of traditional finance, a world where access to capital and financial services is democratized. This vision clashes head-on with a fundamental human need: security. Can we truly have both? Have we gone after a...
Decentralized Financial AI. Sounds futuristic, right? It is. We’re discussing building AI into DeFi, automating everything from trading strategies to DAO governance. Consider it like setting your financial life to autopilot. But before we all strap in and hand over the controls, let's talk about the elephant in the (decentralized)...
The main character—Sarah, a single mother in rural Kentucky. She’s very smart, creative, resourceful, but just stuck in a cycle of predatory payday loans. Her traditional finance counterpart turns a blind eye and considers her too much of a risk. Now picture DeFAI – Decentralized Financial AI – giving her...
The technology space is changing at blistering pace. Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are arguably the most transformative technologies of the last 10 years. Now, these two powerhouses are converging in a new narrative: DeFAI. Uniting this technology, financial infrastructure, and adoption creates an economic busting intersection that...
We’ve all seen the fads, the promotions, the everythings-adjusting-now song and dance. But come on, in your heart of hearts, are you loving it? Are you on board with being a little more than a ticker symbol or are you simply trying to ride the latest FOMO craze?What if You...
To be fair, the crypto space has been a bit of a wild west. We're constantly bombarded with promises of overnight riches, fueled by hype and, let's face it, a whole lot of wishful thinking. Sound familiar? You may have heard the tale – XRP’s predestined climb and the meme-inspired...
Picture a mythological wolf, born in the crypto wilderness and known as Kai, who started minting NFTs from his bedroom. It was art as bombastic revelation, raw and powerful — cutting through clutter to speak to the anxieties of a generation. He did so by creating an engaged community on...
Stocktwits, with its introduction of Cryptotwits, is stepping into a realm where creativity mingles with natural danger. They’re in it to go beyond building a platform. They’re building a bridge between the known universe of TradFi and the wild new frontier that is DeFi. The question now is, will this...
The world of cryptocurrency trading is a volatile, complex and intimidating environment, especially for new traders. Traders are forever seeking the elusive edge in today’s hyper competitive marketplace. They want tools and resources that provide meaningful guidance, giving them the power to make better, smarter decisions. Stocktwits is one of...