Published inBTRIC·Apr 5, 2018Could Reasonable Crypto Asset Regulation Actually Benefit the Ecosystem?I believe the benefits outweigh the costs. Here’s why. — The purpose of this article is to convince you, the crypto asset community, that, if done properly, the right regulatory structure for crypto assets would be a net benefit for the field. I am currently raising a small amount of funding from people that want to be a part of…Blockchain8 min readBlockchain8 min read
Published inBTRIC·Mar 7, 2018Blockchain Voting and Liquid Democracy — Technology Will Reshape the Very Structure of GovernmentIn the vast majority of countries on the planet, elections — in some form — take place. In researching this article, I was surprised to learn that even in North Korea, elections are held for their legislature (though they appear to be very one-sided). In recent history, elections have proven…Politics7 min readPolitics7 min read
Published inBTRIC·Feb 27, 2018Common-sense standards will speed cryptocurrency adoptionOver the past several weeks and months, an especially alarming amount of poorly written code has resulted in at least $500 million dollars worth of losses, and I believe the number may potentially be even more. It’s caused some thought-provoking discussion. …Blockchain5 min readBlockchain5 min read
Published inBTRIC·Jan 29, 2018Pineapples and Ecstasy: Charitable Giving in the Bitcoin EraCharitable giving is one of the best ways to support causes that change the world. Instead of counting on your government or maybe your employer to spend money to bring about change, choosing to support charitable causes that you believe in lets you take part in being the change. Contributions…Nonprofit7 min readNonprofit7 min read
Published inBTRIC·Jan 11, 2018Silos are Made for Grain: How Emerging Technology Enables a More Honest SocietyMany people identify the emergence of the modern Internet with the creation of the World Wide Web, which occurred in the early 1990s by researchers at CERN. While the Internet was surely not invented then (just ask Al Gore), it is the web that began its mainstream acceptance as an…Blockchain6 min readBlockchain6 min read
Published inBTRIC·Jan 7, 2018How Blockchain Technology Took Over My LifeTomorrow is a big day — we officially launch a brand new charitable organization called BTRIC. I have feelings of excitement and exhilaration, but also a little of that nostalgic feeling, thinking about how I personally got to this place. Just before Christmas, I read an article on ZeroHedge and…Blockchain6 min readBlockchain6 min read
Published inBTRIC·Nov 21, 2017The Case for Decentralizing the WorldI’m really excited to finally introduce you to Blockchain Technology Research Innovations Corporation, or BTRIC (we pronounce it like “bit trick”). BTRIC is a newly-formed, U.S.-based 501(c)(3) public charity. On #GivingTuesday, November 28, 2017, we will be launching our 2018 fundraising drive. …Blockchain9 min readBlockchain9 min read