Apr
15
Flash loans explained (short)
Continuing the DeFi debt discussion, "flash loans" are a new idea with web3. The concept wouldn't
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Luke Willis
Writing and podcasting The Koin Press since 2021. Developer of KAP, BurnKoin, and Press Badge NFTs on Koinos network.
Apr
15
What is a "testnet" and who is it for?
Software is typically written and tested by developers on their local computers. Once it's working, the software is
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Apr
13
Why do people use DeFi loans?
There are a number of lending dApps built on blockchain. I haven't personally used them because I'
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Apr
12
Lift 'n shift
Remember website maintenance pages? 20 years ago, it seemed like every week your favorite websites would just go offline for
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Apr
11
Most people don't think about money this way (new podcast!)
I find personal finance fascinating. Finding new ways to earn, accumulate, and grow your money is like a multi-generational game.
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Apr
09
Not just developers... businesses
Last week, I wrote about how attracting developers is the most efficient way to market a blockchain. Developers who build
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Apr
08
Miners, validators, and block producers - oh my!
Blockchains are just a bunch of computers running the same software. Anyone can turn on a computer and run the
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Apr
07
Quantum can't kill crypto
Blockchains aren't future proof. By using asymmetric cryptography (aka public/private keys), the public database is at risk
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Apr
06
Misallocated funds
This week, a new sports NFT collection was launched on Ethereum. There were 15,555 NFTs available for 0.155
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Apr
05
One network is not enough
People naturally form groups. Our human networks are interconnected, sprawling, and cover the whole planet. Whether you relate to people
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