Published in Coinmonks·2 days agoIs Zero the Future of Crypto?Layer 1 projects like Solana, AVAX, and FTM dominated the 2020 bull run. Will Layer 0 blockchain inter-connectivity be the next big play? Crypto Layers Narratives dominate the crypto space. The concept of crypto “layers” definitely falls into the narrative category. The notion of assigning “layers” to crypto projects is roughly based…Dag8 min read
Published in Coinmonks·Jun 19Is Crypto Dead? Nope. But It Might Feel Like It.What previous crypto crashes can tell us about the crypto crash of 2022. “The Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks” — Bitcoin Genesis Block The Crypto Crash If you are recently rekt, and especially if you jumped in the crypto game in 2021 at the highs, I feel your…Crypto Crash8 min read
Published in Coinmonks·Jun 15Bitcoin v. Alt-Coins: Which is the Better Investment?Alt-Coin speculation can lead to riches or ruin. But are they the best play for the retail investor? “It’s easy to make money when you have a lot of it” — Max Tegmark Alt-Coin Mania It’s merely speculation on my part and yet I think it’s safe to say the average crypto…Altcoins9 min read
Published in The Capital·Jun 11What Could New Crypto Regulations Mean for Investors?The Responsible Financial Innovation Act proposes big changes for US crypto markets. Is this the end of crypto or a new beginning? — “If we want our regulators to do better, we have to embrace a simple idea: regulation isn’t an obstacle to thriving free markets; it’s a vital part of them” — James Surowiecki Crypto Rules or Crypto Fools? The Lummis-Gillibrand “Responsible Financial Innovation Act” (RFIA) is only a first shot in what will likely be a…Crypto7 min read
Published in Coinmonks·Jun 5Bitcoin Macros: Have $BTC Prices Bottomed Out?Do BTC prices follow a cycle? Are they correlated to tech stocks? BTC prices are all about the macros. “History never looks like history when you are living through it” — John W. Gardner $BTC Price History Analysis History can be an amazing teacher. But making good use of historical lessons requires two things: …Bitcoin8 min read
Published in Coinmonks·Jun 2The Most Exciting New Project in Crypto with 2500x UpsideClick bait? Maybe. But it’s easily the most exciting and fun project in crypto today. And it’s not even on the blockchain. “If you give a man a fish, he is hungry again in an hour. …Crypto Banter6 min read
Published in Coinmonks·May 28Is Bitcoin Still a Good Investment? Probably.Bitcoin maxis champion long-hodling Bitcoin as a path to financial freedom. Is that still true in 2022? “The function of economic forecasting is to make astrology look respectable” — John Kenneth Golbraith Bitcoin is Digital Gold But is it really? Best I can tell, there are two things that really get crypto investors upset…Bitcoin8 min read
Published in Coinmonks·May 24Does Fantom ($FTM) Have a Future?$FTM has dropped nearly 90% from its all-time high. Is this a great buying opportunity, or a dead chain? Fantom Right up front, I’m a beneficial holder of FTM. Prior to my DeFi baboon expedition, I had not used the chain. …Ftm7 min read
Published in Geek Culture·May 19Is the $FRAX Stablecoin Safe? Yes.The collapse of the Terra UST ponzi-coin has stablecoin markets rattled. Why $FRAX is different, and why it’s the solution crypto needs. You had a lot of novice investors who got into the market looking for easy money, without any regard to the fundamentals — Bernie Madoff One of These Stablecoins is Not Like the Other Right up top…Frax7 min read
Published in Coinmonks·May 15Will Bitcoin Prices Keep Falling? Ask the Fed.Bitcoin prices increasingly correlate to tech stocks. What historical macro trends can tell us about Bitcoin’s future price moves. “Pigs can fly if shot out of a big enough cannon, until they come back down as bacon” — Harley Bassman A Bitcoin Bubble? Bitcoin isn’t in a bubble. Bitcoin is a bubble asset…Bitcoin8 min read