Issue 8: New all-time high, crypto crime, and the world according to memecoins
This issue of the newsletter covers the recent crypto crime report from Chainalysis. It also takes a look at why memecoins are stealing so much of the spotlight.
Memecoins are having a moment
What are memecoins and why do they matter? In this post we'll dive into what a memecoin is, why they are useful, why they are a distraction, and try to get to the bottom of what it means to meme.
Crypto is not a crime | Takeaways from the 2024 Crypto Crime Report
This post features key takeaways and highlights from the Chainalysis Crypto Crime Report.
Issue 7: Blockchain at scale | Modular and rollup designs
In this issue of the newsletter, we cover the idea of modular blockchain design, mentioning rollups specifically.
What’s a rollup? The increasing popularity of blockchain scaling solutions
Rollups are becoming an increasingly popular way to grow and scale blockchains. Rollups promise cheaper and faster transactions.
Modular versus monolithic: A new era in blockchain design
This post looks at the differences between monolithic and modular blockchain design.