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Consensus Magazine

Worldcoin and the Intellectual Decline of Venture Capital

Sam Altman’s spectacularly ill-conceived biometric data project just raised $115 million dollars. Digging into the deal is embarrassing for basically everyone.

The Orb. (Worldcoin)

By David Z. Morris

May 26, 2023 at 4:55 p.m. UTC

May 26, 2023

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Gitcoin Founder on Crypto for Public Good and Web 3 Community Supporting Ukraine

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Gitcoin Founder on Crypto for Public Good and Web 3 Community Supporting Ukraine

Gitcoin Founder Kevin Owocki explains how cryptocurrency can be used for public good in the new book “Greenpilled,” which was authored by (members of) Gitcoin DAO. Owocki sheds light on how the transparent element of crypto and blockchain can be used for social resources like UBI and non-state digital identities.

Gitcoin Founder on Crypto for Public Good and Web 3 Community Supporting Ukraine

By CoinDesk Staff

Mar 2, 2022 at 7:26 p.m. UTC

Mar 2, 2022

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Policy

Meet Aarika Rhodes, the Pro-Bitcoin, Pro-Basic Income Congressional Candidate

This elementary school teacher is taking on anti-crypto pol Brad Sherman in her run for office as a Democrat in Los Angeles County.

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By Fran Velasquez

Feb 10, 2022 at 9:38 p.m. UTC

Feb 10, 2022

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Policy

Modern Monetary Theory and a Basic Income for All

Universal basic income paired with post-extractive technologies like AI and crypto can alleviate human drudgery, says one entrepreneur.

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By Edward DeLeon

Jun 8, 2021 at 8:48 p.m. UTC

Jun 8, 2021