“The Merge,” Ethereum’s transition from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS) is coming soon with a launch in Q2 of 2022. While other protocols and products in cryptocurrency have been able to iterate and come out with new exciting features quickly, Ethereum has been steadfast and deliberate in its slow progress towards a sustainable and scalable… Continue reading Ethereum’s ‘Merge’ is Coming: Here’s What You Need to Know
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Our Crypto Predictions for 2022
At Crypto Pragmatist, we write in a data-backed way, trying to gain insight into the future from past price action, fundamental changes, and news events. While this data helps us make guesses at the future, these ideas are anchored in the past. Look at articles from this year like: Do Altcoins Really Pump After Big… Continue reading Our Crypto Predictions for 2022
NFTs for NFT Skeptics
At Crypto Pragmatist, we’re still pretty NFT-skeptical. Although there’s obviously value in having some type of immutable record of digital ownership, the current paradigm of fluffy cats and Bored Ape Yacht Club profile pics doesn’t seem to be particularly revolutionary, although we can’t really knock the artwork or the speculators who’ve made money off the… Continue reading NFTs for NFT Skeptics
An Update on the Solidly Wars
AN UPDATE ON THE SOLIDLY WARS. Featuring ve(3,3), $SOLID, @AndreCronjeTech, and more. If you’re not caught up already, the thread below is a basic (but outdated) primer on Solidly, originally known as ve(3,3): So how have the Solidly Wars played out? The below table is what I used to inform my trading strategy. It shows… Continue reading An Update on the Solidly Wars
What do Crypto Developers Know that We Don’t?
With the recent downtrend in crypto markets, it’s a helpful exercise to step back and observe things other than price. How is value in crypto created? Where does it originate? We can learn a lot about crypto from going straight to the source: the developers that create these systems and networks. The developer activity in… Continue reading What do Crypto Developers Know that We Don’t?
Everything You Need to Know About Crypto Regulation
Regulation is one of the biggest question marks facing cryptocurrency. Complex, opaque, and oftentimes non-existent, regulation is frustrating for consumers, crypto entrepreneurs, and even lawmakers themselves. Globally, we see regulatory landscapes differ dramatically. In general, the European Union has extremely favorable tax laws for both crypto businesses and crypto trading, making it a paradise for… Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Crypto Regulation
Following Smart Money with Whale Wallets
What is a Whale Wallet? To invest successfully in crypto, you must understand whale wallets. These mysterious and anonymous market participants affect decentralized economies in massive ways. Quietly floating through crypto markets, they are infrequently observed, but have a massive impact on these digital ecosystems. Whales are loosely defined as anyone with a ‘large’ amount… Continue reading Following Smart Money with Whale Wallets
Crypto Bulls vs. Crypto Bears
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. While some smaller cryptos are firing on all cylinders (especially the Fantom ecosystem, Crypto Pragmatist Pro subscribers caught it first), we have to continue to think about where we sit on a larger time frame. The following chart displays the state of the market pretty… Continue reading Crypto Bulls vs. Crypto Bears
Defying Crypto Markets, Gamestop Style: Understanding Deep Value Investing
Remember that Reddit user who made $50 million dollars on a Gamestop trade? Check out some of his content (here’s his Youtube channel) and you’ll begin to see that there’s a legitimate and replicable framework for the consistent value extraction behind his market-defying performance. Even better news? The style of investing that brought him ludicrous success… Continue reading Defying Crypto Markets, Gamestop Style: Understanding Deep Value Investing
Why Do Altcoins Outperform Everything?
In an asset class that has been historically perceived as very-high-risk/very-high-reward, altcoins are a step above. We often hear of 1000x returns for some smaller-cap altcoins, others return 100x in a month, it feels like nearly every cryptobro has a story of a 5x return. And while the volatility can get pretty nasty, the truth… Continue reading Why Do Altcoins Outperform Everything?