The Daily: Nasdaq Eyes Security Tokens, Blockstack Tackles Social Media
Today’s installment of The Daily is about building more than bickering, though we’ll squeeze in a little of the latter before we sign off. First though, let’s start by considering the latest projects being proposed within the crypto space: a tokenized security platform and a social media network that doesn’t leak data.
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Nasdaq Plots Tokenized Security Platform
Social Media Backlash Intensifies
10 teams will be encouraged to devise social networks that don’t leak data. A similar venture was also launched recently by web inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee. While these initiatives aren’t going to topple the social media giants any time soon, greater choice for pro-privacy consumers can only be a good thing.
Vitalik Buterin Sets the Record Straight
“I never personally held more than ~0.9% of all ETH, and my net worth never came close to $1b,” responded Buterin. “Also, I’m pretty sure there are no criminal laws against pre-mining.” Then, on Friday, as Roubini doubled down on his bug-eyed crypto rambling, Buterin again stepped in to dispel the notion that bitcoin and ethereum maximalists are at war, while giving a shout out to bitcoin cash proponents.
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