Taxes are one of the few certainties in life, and big tax changes are coming for crypto exchanges and wallets very soon. Will you be ready for them? While cryptocurrency owners have been required to report their crypto gains and losses on their income taxes for a few years now, crypto exchanges and wallets haven’t…
Op-ed: Web3 will revolutionize how fans and artists engage with tickets
As 2022 continues, the internet stands on the precipice of what has become known as “Web3.” Where Web1 was the original internet of the ‘90s, and Web2 has been defined by streaming entertainment and social media, Web3 promises verifiable digital ownership of services and assets. These are all underpinned by interconnected networks that can privately…
ThursDAO: London’s crypto co-working hub
On June 9th, London’s first decentralized crypto community coworking hub welcomed its first season of web3 entrepreneurs to its new flagship venue. The coworking group—which goes by the name ThursDAO—is on a mission to build a web3 community hub that can be used as a resource by the city’s many crypto community organizers. The first…
Op-Ed: Trustless bridges: A much-needed solution to the security risks of blockchain bridges
👋 Want to work with us? CryptoSlate is hiring for a handful of positions! As an increasing number of blockchain protocols are launched, each with its own efficiencies, benefits, and areas of focus, there is increased interest from investors and users to move assets and liquidity between them. The implementation of blockchain bridges – also…
Op-Ed: The latest trends in hacker attacks and how to deal with them
👋 Want to work with us? CryptoSlate is hiring for a handful of positions! As the DeFi sector continues to attract money and users, bad actors from around the world continue to view it as an attractive target that is ripe for the picking and poorly protected. Over the last several months, I have been…
Op-Ed: Overhyping crypto tarnishes more than the industry’s reputation
👋 Want to work with us? CryptoSlate is hiring for a handful of positions! “Blockchain is a technology looking for a problem.” It’s a criticism every crypto enthusiast has heard from friends who haven’t yet taken the red pill, and while scathing, it sometimes almost seems true. Blockchain will transform economies in almost every regard….
Op-Ed: Virtual real estate is booming: Benefits of buying properties in the metaverse
👋 Want to work with us? CryptoSlate is hiring for a handful of positions! The metaverse is a booming industry, with artists, musicians, and numerous companies from different industries eager to jump on the bandwagon. That said, who would have imagined back then that investment giants, fashion brands, tech corporations, and the everyday user would…
Op-Ed: How AI and blockchain technologies liberate art
👋 Want to work with us? CryptoSlate is hiring for a handful of positions! In 2022, it’s hard to imagine any art that’s isolated from technology. AI, NFT, blockchain, DAO: these advances significantly impact the creative process. Almost all of these technologies are rooted in the desire to make human life better and free us…
44 nations converged to discuss bitcoin in El Salvador: The Davos of crypto?
👋 Want to work with us? CryptoSlate is hiring for a handful of positions! What happens when a government defaults on its ability to pay debt? On April 18th, Sri Lanka missed its deadline to pay $78 million in global bond payments. Now, the country is on a trajectory of the biggest default in its…
Op-Ed: Bringing interest and longevity to play-to-earn gaming
The last couple of years has seen the rise of a new game style based on decentralized technology and offering digital rewards with real-world value. Blockchain-powered “Play-to-Earn” (P2E) gaming has begun to draw some attention, but there is a catch. Too many of the current offerings have unsustainable economies and uninspired gameplay experiences. This has…