John Gilbert
Proof of reserves is an attempt by exchanges to reassure their customers — but they have a long way to go
In the crypto market, liquidity is fragmented between different platforms, making global price discovery almost impossible
Institutional investors have historically thrived on reliable market intelligence — a fundamental weapon that is still missing from their crypto investment armory
The debate on Ethereum decentralization surged after the blockchain’s transition to proof-of-stake in September
Are NFT royalties designed to offer artists a better business model? A closer look at how they work explains their true potential
Bitcoin mining is at a historical level of unprofitability, but merged mining strategies could change the game
Blockchain experts are calling for a new standard of interoperability after a record breaking month of crypto hacks and bridge exploits
Separating hype from facts has helped corporations identify outstanding blockchain applications that drive real-world activity
The race to find ‘real yield’ in DeFi has lending protocols integrating creative new ways to leverage real-world assets
Crypto capital markets connect yield-seeking investors to capital allocators, often representing a variety of investment strategies
Flashbots is a research and development organization aimed at making the MEV market more efficient, distributed and democratic.
US sanctions on Tornado Cash smart contracts have created new regulatory challenges for crypto mixers and privacy coins
GameFi is the integration of gaming and finance and is often framed as an essential stepping stone to the metaverse. We sat down with Blockworks reporter Ornella Hernandez to ask if current market conditions have changed this thesis.
Today, bitcoin mining is barely profitable. Costs are too high and rewards are too low for most miners.
Celsius’ recent pause on withdrawals, swaps and transfers has left many asking: How does crypto lending really work?
Wrapped tokens offer cross-chain liquidity, unlocking capital efficiency and enabling diverse investment instruments across most chains
The GEM commitment signals an institutional appetite for an alternative to the long-proposed bitcoin ETF