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MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor backtracked on comments about crypto self-custody after Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin  said he’s ”batshit insane” for suggesting investors holder their crypto with ”too big to fail” banks. “I support self-custody for those willing and able, the right to self-custody for all, and freedom to choose the form of custody and custodian for individuals and institutions globally,” Saylor said in an Oct. 23 post  on X. Michael Saylor Remarks Triggered A Tsunami Of Criticism From Crypto Community Saylor’s latest comments come after he advocated that investors hold their Bitcoin with regulated entities such as BlackRock and Fidelity, saying this offers investors a safer and less volatile way for them to custody their digital asset holdings. Concerns over increased government control and centralization were exaggerated fears that mainly come from “paranoid crypto anarchists,” he sai...

The Role of Governance Tokens in DeFi Protocols! In the rapidly evolving world of decentralized finance (DeFi), governance tokens have emerged as a pivotal element in shaping the future of financial protocols. These tokens grant holders the power to influence key decisions within a DeFi project, ensuring that the community has a say in its development and direction. What Are Governance Tokens? Governance tokens are a type of cryptocurrency that allows holders to participate in the decision-making process of a blockchain project. Unlike traditional cryptocurrencies, which primarily serve as a medium of exchange or store of value, governance tokens are designed to give users voting rights on various aspects of the protocol. This can include changes to the code, allocation of funds, and other critical decisions. Importance in DeFi In DeFi , governance tokens play a crucial role in maintaining decentralization. They empower the community to propose and vote on changes, ensuring that no sin...

A comprehensive analysis of how community engagement and trust shape the landscape of social media influence. As social media platforms continue to dominate people’s daily lives, the power of influencers and their ability to sway public opinion has become a highly valuable asset. But how does one accurately measure this power? Is it based solely on the number of followers or likes an influencer has? In this article, we'll explore the limitations of evaluating community power based on followers and engagements alone and examine an alternative metric called Social Capital. Problem of the decade and recent trends For years, marketers have relied on metrics like followers, likes, and comments to gauge the impact of an influencer's content. However, these metrics only tell part of the story. A large number of followers doesn't necessarily equate to a highly engaged or influential audience, and high levels of engagement can often be artificially inflated through paid promotions ...

Dan Held, the chief marketing officer at Trust Machines, believes that rising Bitcoin transaction fees may encourage users to look at other layer-2 solutions. The recent Bitcoin 2023 conference in Miami, Florida brought together cryptocurrency enthusiasts and experts from around the world. Among them was Dan Held, a Bitcoin (BTC) educator and the chief marketing officer at Trust Machines, who shared his insights on the current state of Bitcoin and its prospects.  In an interview with Cointelegraph’s Joe Hall, Held touched upon various topics, including transaction fees, scaling solutions and the evolving narrative around Bitcoin as a means of payment. One of the significant concerns discussed was the recent spike in BTC transaction fees and its impact on the community. Joe Hall with Dan Held at the Bitcoin 2023 conference in Miami, Florida. Source: Cointelegraph Held emphasized that the increased fees were driven by growing demand for Bitcoin’s block space — particularly due to the ...