Weekend Recommended Reading | 10 Articles to Review Industry Hot Topics such as War and Cryptocurrency, Cosmos Ecosystem, etc
A review of this week's trends in the cryptocurrency industry.Organizer: Richard Lee, Hu Tao, Chain Catcher
In February 2022, we are witnessing a Russia-Ukraine dispute that is no longer limited to "traditional military warfare." Communication networks, camera lenses, social media, and cryptocurrencies have opened up the battlefield of cyber warfare. This article will discuss the role of crypto globalism in this conflict from the perspective of network sociology.
2. “It's Time to Face the 'Centralization' Problem Brought by Infura”
On March 4, a user expressed on social media that they were unable to use the MetaMask wallet in Venezuela. Upon investigation, it was found that the issue was with the API service provider Infura. This is not the first time Infura has caused issues that affected the Ethereum ecosystem. We do not deny the significant value of Infura, but could we alleviate this problem by exploring other options?
3. “What Ecosystem Projects Are Available on Evmos After the Mainnet Launch?”
The Evmos airdrop is one of the hot topics this week, aiming to become the EVM hub of Cosmos, making the deployment and communication of smart contracts within the Cosmos ecosystem easier. To help everyone further understand the current development status of the Evmos ecosystem, Chain Catcher will provide a comprehensive overview and introduction to the existing Evmos ecosystem projects in this article.
4. “CC0 + Meme: Why Are Mfers So Popular?”
Characterized by a marginal subcultural temperament, Mfers is the latest popular NFT project. How did Mfers become popular? How is its path so different from Azuki, and what is the valuation logic behind it? What projects should we pay attention to after Mfers? This article attempts to explore these questions.
5. “A Comprehensive Analysis of Celestia: Is Modular Blockchain the Next Alpha?”
Scalability has always been one of the biggest obstacles to the widespread adoption of blockchain technology. Although there are some Layer 1 scaling solutions, most focus on block production rather than block validation. Celestia is the first modular blockchain network, and this article provides a comprehensive analysis of the industry background, how Celestia works, its team, roadmap, and more.
6. “A Panoramic Interpretation of the Web3 Music Track: Market Background, Commercial Value, Explosive Pathways, and Investment Opportunities”
From a Web3 business perspective, the music track has a vast bilateral market: creators & consumers; from a technical perspective, technologies such as NFTs and L1+ blockchain data storage (Arweave, Filecoin) are gradually maturing; from a narrative perspective, the music track is supported by both NFT collectibles and the creator economy. 2021 can be considered the inaugural year for the Web3 music track; will 2022 be its year of opportunity?
7. “CB Insights Releases 2022 Blockchain 50 List, 31 Companies Valued Over $1 Billion”
In early March, the globally renowned market research and analysis firm CB Insights released the 2022 Blockchain 50 list, ranking the 50 most promising blockchain and crypto companies worldwide. This year's winners include blockchain infrastructure providers, cryptocurrency exchanges, custody and wallet services, NFT markets, and more.
Cobie & Ledger, hosts of the crypto video podcast UpOnly, recently interviewed Matt Huang and Fred Ehrsam, founders of the crypto venture capital firm Paradigm, to discuss the future of crypto and various hot topics in the industry.
9. “Electric Capital's Decade Fund Plan: Being Long-Term Investors”
Recently, the crypto venture capital firm Electric Capital raised $1 billion for two new crypto funds, with $400 million allocated for equity and tokens, and $600 million solely for tokens and stablecoins. This article provides a detailed introduction to Electric Capital's investment strategy and outlines the background of its team.
10. “After the Explosion of Polygon, India Moves Towards the Center of the Crypto World”
Compared to its competitors, Polygon has gained its advantageous position by leveraging the resources provided by India's Web3 ecosystem, such as talent and funding. If Polygon can successfully realize its potential, it may achieve a greater vision—placing India at the core of the next wave of foundational technologies.
