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Mar 12 13 tweets 7 min read
It’s not often I come across content that leaves a lasting impact on me & drastically changes my perception of the crypto space, but when I do, I make sure to take note

Here’s a list of articles, videos, & podcasts that have had a profound impact on me during my time in crypto🧁
Bitcoin Whitepaper

First posted on the cryptography mailing list by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008, the BTC whitepaper describes the under-workings of a purely peer-to-peer financial system built using cryptographic primitives
bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf
Into The Void - (@pierskicks)

In this essay, Piers details the ongoing societal shift towards digital life, & how crypto is paving way for a self sovereign financial system, an open creator economy, & a digital representation & ownership layer via NFTs
naavik.co/business-break…
Before Bitcoin - (@pet3rpan_)

In this series, Peter takes us back to the 70’s to understand the origins of BTC.

Starting at Part One, Peter describes how the spread of cryptographic knowledge led to the cypherpunk movement & later on the invention of BTC
pet3rpan.medium.com/history-of-thi…
How to Get Rich - (@naval)

Naval has the ability to distill a complex world into short excerpts of wisdom, & the way he is able to articulate such things is a form of art.

The ideas expressed in this thread resonate deeply with me, and I have returned to them time & time again
Tim Ferris Show - Understanding Ethereum - (@VitalikButerin feat. @naval)

In this podcast, Vitalik & Naval discuss the underlying technology of ETH, how it differs from BTC, scaling plans & timelines, ETH2.0, future considerations, & more.
Flash Boys 2.0

The holy grail of MEV.

In this essay, researchers document & quantify the deployment of arbitrage bots who exploit inefficiencies in DEXs by paying high tx fees and optimizing network latency to frontrun ordinary users’ trades
arxiv.org/pdf/1904.05234…
A Prehistory of the Ethereum Protocol - (@VitalikButerin)

In this post, Vitalik walks us through the significant evolutions and design decisions made while creating Ethereum, as well as many of the hardships faced along the way.

vitalik.ca/general/2017/0…
Hopium Diaries - Dystopian Dreams (@RektHQ)

A cinematic masterpiece.

Hopium Diaries - Dystopian Dreams is a story that paints a picture of how cryptocurrency and decentralized finance will change the world.

Introduction to the Exponential Age - (@RaoulGMI)

In this video, Raoul Pal explains his personal journey into BTC & ETH, & explains how these technologies are forming a “black hole” that is driving in value and developer talent at an exponential rate

The Wonders of Web3 - (@cdixon & @naval)

In this podcast, Tim, Chris, & Naval discuss the frontier of innovation for Web3, NFTs, & decentralization, & how such technologies are empowering a collective owned future over a corporate owned future.
But How Does Bitcoin Actually Work? - (@3blue1brown)

Grant Sanderson is an expert mathematician with a unique ability to explain and visualize complex topics in simple terms.

In this video, Sanderson makes understanding Bitcoin easy.

Why Web3 Matters - (@cdixon)

This thread by Chris details the emergence of the Web3 era, which combines the decentralized, community-governed ethos of Web1 with the advanced, modern functionality of Web2.

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Mar 12
Five indicators that the Ethereum Merge will occur in June, 2022

(Stolen from this reddit post)
reddit.com/r/ethstaker/co…
1/ On Feb 19, Eth researcher Danny Ryan gave a talk at EthDenver.

At 13:30, he asks “So wen?”

“It’s actually, very close. I think he’s [difficulty bomb] going to be impeccably timed.”

By “impeccably timed”, we can infer that the merge will occur in time to disarm the bomb
2/ On Consensus Layer Call #83, Danny Ryan was asked why Kiln was pushed back 10 days

Danny says they were completing technical items & needed to engage w the community, but the 𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 is what’s telling

Implementors are counting days, not months, to meet the June goal
Read 6 tweets
Mar 3
There are a number of questions in crypto that desperately need to be answered or acknowledged.

These topics are often neglected, but this thread will be an attempt to bring them to light.

Here are some things that aren’t talked about enough in crypto..🧁
Do people care about decentralization?

The entire premise of crypto was built around the concept of decentralization

$BTC was made to allow people to transact without a central authority, but an increasing number of people are fleeing to centralized alternatives
Have we lost our roots?

Crypto was once a fringe community of cypherpunks who advocated for the use of cryptography as a means for social & political change.

Out of the lust for money, many have abandoned the values that got us to where we are today in return for a quick buck
Read 13 tweets
Mar 3
I’ve seen a lot of confusion recently regarding the Bakery NFTs.

For this reason, I have written an article detailing the inspiration behind the NFTs, our purposes for them, & our vision for the future.
First off, why?

.@CroissantEth and I have always been intrigued by the capabilities of NFTs.

It was incredible to watch the NFT boom unfold over the past year. Fortunes were both made and lost within a matter of minutes, a time reminiscent of DeFi summer.
Seeing the massive adoption and appeal NFTs had from the general population, I wanted to get involved.

However, I was left somewhat disappointed in the way the majority of NFT projects went about launching.
Read 20 tweets
Feb 24
Did you miss the Road To Web3 event hosted by EthGlobal?

Developers from all over the world gathered to showcase their talents and create innovative projects to propel the adoption & use of Web3.

Here are the most exciting submissions..🧁
2sq.xyz

2sq was the winner of the EthGlobal RoadToWeb 3 hackathon & won the “Top 15 Teams” out of 300+ teams

It is a simple homepage where verified NFT holders can post content & connect with the community

You can think of it as a Facebook for Web3
GM Space

GM Space is a web-based social metaverse with virtual apartment NFTs

Each user can own, design & build an interactive “home” as a virtual apartment NFT

GM Space’s demo product makes it easy for users to decorate their homes with a visual & flexible drag + drop builder
Read 16 tweets
Feb 5
The Cryptocurrency Iceberg, explained.

This thread in designed to break down the barriers of entry for every crypto participant, starting at Tier One, which are the most common topics, all the way down to Tier Five, which are some of the most complex topics in crypto.
TIER ONE: Topics that most beginners are familiar with

Blockchain - A digitally distributed, decentralized, public ledger that exists across a network.

Ledger - An immutable database that stores a series of blocks of transactions after being confirmed by the network
Bitcoin - The first iteration of digital currency created by Satoshi Nakamoto

Ethereum - A generalized platform aiming to go beyond just digital currency through the use of smart contracts and dApps.
Read 62 tweets
Feb 1
Ever get tired of seeing sub par quality content on your timeline?

Me too.

The thread below is a list of people I believe to be the best accounts on CT to follow to clean up your TL.

Each post includes a brief intro of them, what they’re known for, & a link to their best tweet
.@adamscochran

The ultimate threadoor. One of the best follows on CT to increase the quality of your timeline.

Adam is a partner at Cinneahain Ventures, professional analyst, professor of info, sciences & business analytic, with threads on nearly every topic imaginable.
.@cdixon

The Web3 connoisseur. Chris was writing about Web3 before most people were even in crypto.

General partner & venture stage investor at @a16z, Chris is the think tank of everything metaverse, & writes insightful posts about the upcoming societal change & impact of Web3.
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