Bloomberg Crypto

Bonus: The Crypto Story by Matt Levine - Part 4

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Nov 20, 2022
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INSIGHT

Ethereum's ICO Innovation

  • Ethereum pioneered a new fundraising model via tokens before launch, raising $18.3 million.
  • This initial coin offering (ICO) model allowed decentralized projects to attract global investors without traditional corporate structures.
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Blockchain Trilemma Explained

  • Different blockchains compete on speed, decentralization, and security, but can't maximize all three simultaneously.
  • Ethereum and Bitcoin prioritize decentralization and security, sacrificing transaction speed.
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Enterprise Blockchain Adoption

  • Banks adopted permissioned blockchains to improve slow and outdated systems internally.
  • These private blockchains enable faster, more secure transaction processing without full decentralization.
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