Crypto V: On NFTs

Marton Trencseni - Fri 27 January 2023 • Tagged with crypto, bitcoin, btc, ftx, ftt

I argue that virtual goods such as in-game skins make more sense in a centralized walled-garden approach, and NFTs tracked and traded on blockchains are legally problematic.

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Crypto IV: On stock investing vs. crypto investing

Marton Trencseni - Sat 21 January 2023 • Tagged with crypto, bitcoin, btc, ftx, ftt

I argue that a cryptocurrency like Bitcoin has a weird property: the more you buy of it, the less valuable it becomes.

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Crypto III: On perceivd crypto advantages such as anonymity and irreversibility

Marton Trencseni - Fri 20 January 2023 • Tagged with crypto, bitcoin, btc, ftx, ftt

I argue that anonymity, irreversibility and decentralization, while interesting technical features that implemented in a fascinating way using cryptographic primites, are not practical for real-world use.

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Crypto I: On cryptocurrencies, explained using FTX Tokens

Marton Trencseni - Sat 24 December 2022 • Tagged with crypto, bitcoin, btc, ftx, ftt

The crypto space is a fascinating intersection of technology, economics and human psychology. However, I remain skeptical of the value of crypto tokens and NFTs. Here I explain my thought process using FTX Tokens as an example.

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