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Logical Decentralization

If we want to decentralize power in society then we must learn lessons from the starfish.

Coordination, Good and Bad

An article by Vitalik Buterin with comments by Daniel Larimer which outlines the game theory of coordination and the challenge of defining and preventing bad coordination.

The Limits of Crypto-Economic Governance

My response to Vitalik Buterin's critique of my Delegated Proof of Stake consensus algorithm.

Public Goods and the Public Good

It isn’t easy taking a hard line against violence while searching for viable solutions to secure the life, liberty, and property for all. I don’t just preach non violence and then hope for the best, I actively look for creative solutions that can be implemented today. Every now and then...

How to Create a Stable Decentralized Crypto Currency

In my prior post I made the argument that a stable currency was both impossible and undesirable. What we really want is a currency that grows in value at the same rate as the economy as a whole. Since then Vitalik has responded with some critiques that made me realize...