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Analyst Spotlight Solana Overview
Solana’s focus on high transaction throughput and cheap fees has allowed developers to deploy products that may not have been

Analyst Spotlight Ethereum Overview
Ethereum is a decentralized computing platform and was the first network to enable users to create, deploy, and interact with

Analyst Spotlight Bitcoin Overview
Bitcoin (BTC) has captured many eyes with its highly volatile price action and large returns in an industry shrouded in

The State of DeFi Tokens
Decentralized finance (DeFi) took over the crypto world during the summer. But it cooled off after September, and has taken

The State of DeFi Tokens (Full Length)
Decentralized finance (DeFi) took over the crypto world during the summer. But it cooled off after September, and has taken

Bitcoin: An Unprecedented Experiment in Fair Distribution
Much has been written about the fundamental differences between Bitcoin and other asset classes. In fact, juxtapositions of Bitcoin and

Bitcoin: An Unprecedented Experiment in Fair Distribution (Full Length)
Much has been written about the fundamental differences between Bitcoin and other asset classes. In fact, juxtapositions of Bitcoin and

Following Flows: A Look at Miners’ On-Chain Payments
Using a new methodology that looks at addresses one hop out from the coinbase transaction, this report quantifies miner holdings

Following Flows: A Look at Miners’ On-Chain Payments (Full Length)
Key Takeaways Using a new methodology that looks at addresses one hop out from the coinbase transaction, this report quantifies

SotM October 2020
Almost as quickly as it began, the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) mania subsided in October. With enthusiasm for DeFi waning, many

Fundamentals Show Bitcoin Is Poised for Takeoff
On October 21st Bitcoin (BTC) broke out, rising by about $1,000 on the day. Since then it has topped $13,000

Fundamentals Show Bitcoin Is Poised for Takeoff (Full Length)
On October 21st Bitcoin (BTC) broke out, rising by about $1,000 on the day. Since then it has topped $13,000

Q3 Refresh of Trusted Spot Volume Framework
This post is designed to be a follow up to our ‘trusted volume’ framework post (link) earlier this summer. We

Q3 Refresh of Trusted Spot Volume Framework (Full Length)
This post is designed to be a follow up to our ‘trusted volume’ framework post (link) earlier this summer. We

Analyzing the Fallout from the BitMEX Lawsuits
On October 1st, the CFTC and Department of Justice jointly announced charges filed against BitMEX’s owners and operators. The CFTC is