Fred EhrsamBlockchain-based Machine Learning MarketplacesMachine learning models trained on data from blockchain-based marketplaces have the potential to create the world’s most powerful…9 min read·Mar 13, 2018--39--39
Fred EhrsamBlockchain Governance: Programming Our FutureThis post describes why blockchain governance design is one of the most important problems out there, its critical components, current…17 min read·Nov 27, 2017--140--140
Fred EhrsamWhy Decentralized Exchange Protocols MatterDecentralized exchange is early today but feels like it will be essential in a few years.5 min read·Sep 27, 2017--58--58
Fred EhrsamAccelerating Evolution Through ForkingIn a prior post I proposed funding protocol development through inflation as a powerful tool to evolve blockchains.4 min read·Sep 12, 2017--9--9
Fred EhrsamFunding the Evolution of BlockchainsBlockchains are digital organisms. As organisms evolve through changes in their DNA, blockchain protocols evolve through changes in their…6 min read·Aug 24, 2017--40--40
Fred EhrsamScaling Ethereum to Billions of UsersTokens are selling at valuations which imply they’ll have millions of users. But can the blockchain support it? If not, how far away are…5 min read·Jun 27, 2017--91--91
Fred EhrsamThe dApp Developer Stack: The Blockchain Industry BarometerI currently look at the development of the blockchain ecosystem through the lens of creating a new decentralized application development…2 min read·Apr 30, 2017--16--16
Fred EhrsamBlockchains are a data buffet for AIsSam Altman recently wrote that we are entering an era of hyperscale technology companies. These companies own massive troves of data with…3 min read·Mar 6, 2017--16--16
Fred EhrsamVR is a Killer App for BlockchainsI spent a weekend with 10 execs of some of the largest companies working on VR to talk about how to responsibly create the “Metaverse” —…4 min read·Feb 13, 2017--39--39
Fred EhrsamThe Next ChapterI’ll be stepping back from my day to day responsibilities at Coinbase at the end of January. I’ll continue to be involved with the company…2 min read·Jan 18, 2017--2--2
