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Apr 11, 2022

The Big Idea: LayerZero Labs

LayerZero Labs recently raised $135mm in venture funding in a deal co-led by Sequoia Capital, FTX Ventures, and Andreessen Horowitz earning a $1bn valuation. This protocol is one of the most talked about of the crypto world but what does it actually do? Over the last several years we have…

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The Big Idea: LayerZero Labs
The Big Idea: LayerZero Labs

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Mar 27, 2022

Prediction Markets

With the rise of support for legal gambling across the United States, we have seen event-prediction based gambling become more and more popular. This isn’t necessarily a new idea— we have seen informal gambling on U.S. elections from as far back as 1868. Prediction markets slowed in the 1930’s when…

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Prediction Markets
Prediction Markets

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Mar 3, 2022

The Big Idea: Audius

When I first thought about decentralized applications, my mind immediately went to music streaming services. This industry has had its fair share of regulatory control, legal issues, and tech-backed rebellions. It feels like a very easy industry for the mind to drift to when one thinks about decentralization generically. That…

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The Big Idea: Audius
The Big Idea: Audius

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Feb 28, 2022

The Big Idea: Multis

When I consider an investment in the greater crypto space, I initially consider a couple of factors right off the bat. First, how understandable is the product to a person who has minimal involvement in the overall space. This will tell me a lot about how quickly a large amount…

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The Big Idea: Multis
The Big Idea: Multis

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Feb 23, 2022

The Big Idea: Wildtype

Salmon farming has seen a multitude of issues arise with the practice such as overfishing, parasites, micro-plastics, and high fish mortality rates. These problems, according to a report from last year, amounted to~$50bn in costs for the salmon fishing industry between 2013 and 2019. …

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The Big Idea: Wildtype
The Big Idea: Wildtype

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Feb 22, 2022

BlockFi: Landmark Fines and Implications

BlockFi confirmed last week that it would pay $100 million in fines to the SEC and 32 states. This is widely considered the largest fine ever paid by a cryptocurrency firm… What did BlockFi do to warrant this fine? BlockFi was one of a number of lenders that offered high-yield…

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BlockFi: Landmark Fines and Implications
BlockFi: Landmark Fines and Implications

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Feb 16, 2022

Money Supply and Tech Stocks

Something tells me the largest US tech stocks are in for pain in 2022. Expectations surrounding the federal reserve have shifted quickly so far into 2022 with banks forecasting more interest rate hikes, faster. Goldman Sachs recently projected seven, quarter-point rate hikes in 2022 to their clients. This was up…

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Money Supply and Tech Stocks
Money Supply and Tech Stocks

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Feb 12, 2022

The Big Idea: Tomo Credit

I was fortunate enough to always have friends from all over the world. I spent most of my childhood growing up in Tokyo and attending the American School in Japan. I was your quintessential third-culture kid. I played basketball throughout Asia in high-school, went to NYU (meeting more friends that…

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The Big Idea: Tomo Credit
The Big Idea: Tomo Credit

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Feb 8, 2022

DAOs and Sports

I’ve always wanted to be the owner of a sports team… I mean what sports fan hasn’t wanted that. The idea of owning a sports team has always conjured up images of private box seats, behind the scenes access, decision-making, and voting rights. Even the idea of being a minority…

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DAOs and Sports
DAOs and Sports

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