Governance

The first mover advantage matters for platforms like Lido, but crypto's longterm viability will require to shake up the staking market. (Papafox/Pixabay)
How Much Does the First Mover Advantage Matter for Crypto Staking?
Platforms like Lido and Rocket Pool are staking market trailblazers, but a truly decentralized crypto ecosystem will require cooperation not just competition.
The first mover advantage matters for platforms like Lido, but crypto's longterm viability will require to shake up the staking market. (Papafox/Pixabay)

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What Can DAOs Learn From Partisan Politics?
Decentralized autonomous organizations can be global, transparent and efficient machines to do anything. So what could they take away from political parties? Danny Chong explains.
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MKR price over the past 24 hours (CoinDesk)
MakerDAO’s MKR Token Jumps 10%, Defying Crypto Market Slump
The rally occurred amid improving fundamentals of Maker, as the protocol has returned to make profits, Messari analyst Kunal Goel said.
MKR price over the past 24 hours (CoinDesk)

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (Coinbase)
Coinbase, in Uncharted Territory as Public Company Running Blockchain, Pledges Neutrality
The U.S. crypto exchange’s ‘Base Neutrality Principles’ are a series of guidelines aimed at maintaining a decentralized and neutral blockchain, according to a blog post.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (Coinbase)

Rune Christensen (Trevor Jones)
MakerDAO Looks to Ignite Growth for $4.6B DAI Stablecoin With Up to 8% Reward
The circulation of Maker’s DAI stablecoin has shrunk by a third over the past year.
Rune Christensen (Trevor Jones)

MakerDAO founder Rune Christensen (CoinDesk TV)
MakerDAO Votes to Halt Lending to Tokenized Credit Pool After $2M Loan Default
The embattled Harbor Trade credit pool minted $1.5 million of DAI stablecoin secured with loans to a consumer electronics firm, which defaulted on $2.1 million of debt.
MakerDAO founder Rune Christensen (CoinDesk TV)

The Open Network (TON) releases governance platform (Arnaud Jaegers/Unsplash)
Aave's Decentralized Social Media Platform Lens Protocol Releases New Governance Model
Lens Improvement Proposals (LIPs) is an attempt to create a framework for developers, creators and users to participate in the decision-making process of Len’s future development.
The Open Network (TON) releases governance platform (Arnaud Jaegers/Unsplash)

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JUNE 04:  Tyler Winklevoss and Cameron Winklevoss (L-R), creators of crypto exchange Gemini Trust Co. on stage at the Bitcoin 2021 Convention, a crypto-currency conference held at the Mana Convention Center in Wynwood on June 04, 2021 in Miami, Florida. The crypto conference is expected to draw 50,000 people and runs from Friday, June 4 through June 6th.  (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
MakerDAO Weighs Ditching $390M of Gemini Dollars from DAI Reserve
The result could have a significant impact on Gemini and its stablecoin as MakerDAO’s reserve holds roughly 88% of total GUSD supply.
MIAMI, FLORIDA - JUNE 04:  Tyler Winklevoss and Cameron Winklevoss (L-R), creators of crypto exchange Gemini Trust Co. on stage at the Bitcoin 2021 Convention, a crypto-currency conference held at the Mana Convention Center in Wynwood on June 04, 2021 in Miami, Florida. The crypto conference is expected to draw 50,000 people and runs from Friday, June 4 through June 6th.  (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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Chair Genslers' Obsession With Calling Tokens Securities and the Future of AI Governance
The comprehensive complaint against Binance and CZ differs significantly from the lawsuit against Coinbase. And do we trust tech more than people?
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