SamThe Promise of SmarThe recent madness over NFTs has resulted in Ethereum becoming as well known as Bitcoin. We spoke last week about how the Ethereum…Jan 16, 2022Jan 16, 2022
SamThe Other ChainsThe fascinating part about the blockchain industry is that it was created organically by a small group of people online. Developers…Jan 12, 2022Jan 12, 2022
SamBut… why?During the past few newsletters, we’ve discussed the foundational principles of blockchains and digital assets. What we haven’t discussed…Jan 7, 2022Jan 7, 2022
SamCryptocurrency or Digital Asset?Blockchain is to Bitcoin what the internet is to email. A big electronic system, on top of which you can build applications. Currency is…Jan 7, 2022Jan 7, 2022
SamWhat’s a block and why is it chained?Ever wonder why this new technology is called a “blockchain?” Over the past two posts I have used the term in a more general sense as a…Jan 7, 2022Jan 7, 2022
Sam02 — How the Island of Yap Works TodayLast week we learned about our friends on the Island of Yap. Their stone system, or Rockchain, serves as the blueprint for today’s…Jan 7, 2022Jan 7, 2022
SamThe Island of Yap’s RockchainIn a remote part of the South Pacific, there’s an island called Yap.Jan 4, 20221Jan 4, 20221