Author | Justin Thaler, a16z Research Partner Translated by | GaryMa Wu Says Blockchain Regarding "when quantum computers that can pose a real threat to existing cryptographic systems will arrive," people often make exaggerated time predictions — leading to calls for an immediate and large-scale migration to post-quantum cryptographic systems. However, these calls often overlook the costs and risks associated with premature migration, as well as the fact that the risk profiles faced by different cryptographic primitives are completely different: Post-quantum

The price of silver has soared over 110%, with futures squeezing and physical redemption causing severe market fluctuations. JPMorgan controls nearly half of the inventory, highlighting a trust crisis in the paper system and emphasizing the trend towards the physicalization of precious metals.

Recently, Dan Romero, the founder of Farcaster, which was once highly anticipated for Web3 social applications, clearly stated in an open letter that after 4.5 years of exploration, the "social-first" approach has been proven unfeasible. In the future, the focus will be entirely on wallet product development, as "every new and retained wallet user is a new user of the protocol." This star project, which has raised a total of $180 million and is valued at nearly $1 billion, has taken an almost "admission of error" stance, providing important insights into the competition for entry points in the Web3 industry. This shift reflects W...

For decades, the internet has accelerated communication but has failed to establish a neutral system to define ownership or enforce obligations. Economic activities have shifted online, yet there is a lack of corresponding rights, records, and jurisdiction mechanisms. Ethereum fills this gap by embedding these functions into software and enforcing them through a distributed validator set.

When the music stops, only those holding real gold and silver can sit down peacefully.

The year 2026 will be a key year for digital assets to transition from speculation to practicality, and from fragmentation to integration.

How can Solana capture market share in an increasingly competitive market?

December 13, 2025 — Following the official launch of the newly integrated Zeus App on December 9, Zeus Network announced the next phase of its development blueprint at Solana Breakpoint 2025. Justin Wang, CEO and founder of Zeus Network, officially introduced the institutional-grade MPC infrastructure that Zeus is building, which is specifically designed for Bitcoin and UTXO native assets, and is based on Solana ...

Crypto cards are merely a transitional solution, and their essence remains centralized payment, which goes against the decentralized spirit of cryptocurrencies. The article points out their reliance on traditional banks, lack of privacy, and increased costs, and recommends EtherFi as an innovative model that aligns with crypto values.

Article Author: May P, Janus R Source: CoinFound Takeaway USDT Rating Downgrade and Controversy: The proportion of non-pegged assets (such as BTC and gold) in USDT reserves has reached approximately 24%. Coupled with insufficient governance and transparency, this has led to its perception as an increased risk within traditional financial frameworks, resulting in a rating downgrade. The downgrade of USDT's rating has sparked controversy. Tether has significantly increased the proportion of gold and Bitcoin: for purposes such as inflation hedging, asset diversification, reducing single exposure to the dollar, and enhancing returns, Tether...

If successful, everyone will be very happy; if defeated, it may result in a total loss.

We originally wanted to use the wealth effect to compensate for the numbness after losing the belief in decentralization, hoping that we would not lose both freedom and prosperity.

This series of launches reflects the industry's high confidence in IP-RWA as an emerging track that connects entertainment, data, and rights ownership with blockchain infrastructure.