Blockchain-based Machine Learning MarketplacesMachine learning models trained on data from blockchain-based marketplaces have the potential to create the world’s most powerful…Mar 13, 201838Mar 13, 201838
Blockchain Governance: Programming Our FutureThis post describes why blockchain governance design is one of the most important problems out there, its critical components, current…Nov 27, 2017138Nov 27, 2017138
Why Decentralized Exchange Protocols MatterDecentralized exchange is early today but feels like it will be essential in a few years.Sep 27, 201758Sep 27, 201758
Accelerating Evolution Through ForkingIn a prior post I proposed funding protocol development through inflation as a powerful tool to evolve blockchains.Sep 12, 20179Sep 12, 20179
Funding the Evolution of BlockchainsBlockchains are digital organisms. As organisms evolve through changes in their DNA, blockchain protocols evolve through changes in their…Aug 24, 201740Aug 24, 201740
Scaling 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…Jun 27, 201791Jun 27, 201791
The 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…Apr 30, 201716Apr 30, 201716
Blockchains 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…Mar 6, 201716Mar 6, 201716
VR 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” —…Feb 13, 201739Feb 13, 201739
The 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…Jan 18, 20172Jan 18, 20172
