Governance

Governance

Music-Sharing Startup Audius Gives New Details on Twin Crypto Tokens

Blockchain startup Audius has revealed details of its decentralized music network's two tokens and governance system in a white paper.

Tech  ·  25 September 2018
Bitcoin

One of Investors’ Favorite Governance Blockchains Is Handing Over $20 Million

Investors are looking forward to Decred's new approach to blockchain governance – in part, because its devs are opening up $20 million in tokens.

Tech  ·  20 September 2018
Governance

Plz No Cat: The Future of Crypto Disputes Is Being Decided By Doges

Kleros, an ethereum-based blockchain resolution platform, makes you run a gauntlet of adorable shibes. But why? Very dispute, such resolution!

Tech  ·  16 August 2018
Governance

Nobel Laureate Oliver Hart to Advise Blockchain Startup

Blockchain economics startup Prysm Group has added Nobel Laureate Oliver Hart and former Microsoft chief economist Preston McAfee as senior advisors.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 August 2018
Governance

Ethereum’s Most Heated Tech Debate Is Proving It’s Far From Over

A resurgence of debate surrounding fund recovery on the ethereum network shows the topic is still as divisive as ever.

Tech  ·  19 July 2018
Governance

It’s Too Soon for On-Chain Governance

The EOS governance disaster offers a strong reminder of how entrenched human mistrust can be difficult to overcome.

Markets  ·  2 July 2018
Governance

The EOS Arbitrator Problem: A Crypto Governance Breakdown Explained

Dispute settlement in EOS is being handled by a group called ECAF, but its role – and how it should communicate – still needs to be figured out.

Tech  ·  27 June 2018
Governance

The Downside of Democracy (and What it Means for Blockchain Governance)

Introducing on-chain governance to crypto networks is likely to make them more like nation-states with the inefficiencies that entails.

Markets  ·  22 June 2018
Exchanges

EOS Locked 7 Accounts and This Has Implications for Everyone in Crypto

Seven EOS accounts were frozen to prevent token theft. But does this seemingly moral decision spell havoc for the broader crypto market?

Tech  ·  20 June 2018
Exchanges

EOS Is Launched But Not Yet Live – Why?

EOS still needs millions on tokens staked before its mainnet can officially go live, unlocking its tokens for holders to trade and use.

Markets  ·  12 June 2018
Governance

Experimental Voting Effort Aims to Break Ethereum Governance Gridlock

Vitalik Buterin has suggested experimenting with quadratic voting, a governance model furthered by Dr. Glen Weyl, on the ethereum platform.

Tech  ·  23 May 2018
Governance

Crypto Tribalism Is Holding Back Blockchain

A more united front among all who believe in blockchain tech's sweeping potential could help ensure a more constructive legal environment.

Tech  ·  21 May 2018
Governance

The Age of Endless Blockchain Forks Is Coming to an End

Real-world assets will force a change in blockchain governance, writes EY's Paul Brody. Forks will still be possible, but will attract fewer users.

Tech  ·  7 May 2018
Governance

Code Is Law – But It’s Not the Only Law for Blockchains

It's the combination of internal and external rules that ultimately dictates how blockchain-based platforms will operate, says Primavera De Filippi.

Markets  ·  5 May 2018
Governance

California City’s Blockchain Bond Is Definitely Maybe Happening

The "labyrinth" of city politics defies easy interpretation, but it seems that Berkeley is actually on its way to issuing on a bond on the blockchain.

Business  ·  4 May 2018