Mindfully Curated
Disclaimer: The following blog is a proposal from the Stateless Consensus team. Content may not imply consensus views, and the EF is a broad organization that includes a healthy diversity of opinion across Protocol and beyond that together strengthen E…
In this episode of The Brainstorm, we dive into the high-stakes battle between Netflix and Paramount over the acquisition of Warner Brothers, exploring the implications for the streaming industry. We also discuss Elon Musk’s ambitious plans for space-based data centers and the potential impact on global technology infrastructure.
In this episode of FYI – For Your Innovation, ARK’s Brett and Lorenzo are joined by Sandeep Nailwal, co-founder of Polygon, to explore the evolving landscape of Ethereum scaling, the role of Layer 2s, and Polygon’s growing importance in Web3 infrastructure. Sandeep unpacks how Polygon transitioned from a sidechain into a comprehensive execution layer, supporting both shared and dedicated compute environments. The discussion spans Polygon’s technology roadmap (including the transition to Polygon 2.0), the distinction between sidechains and L2s, and how Polygon’s AggLayer is designed to unify fragmented liquidity across custom blockchains. They also address the competitive dynamics between public blockchains and “corpo chains” like those initiated by Stripe, Circle, and Coinbase—raising questions about credible neutrality, token economics, and long-term adoption paths. Sandeep outlines Polygon’s strategy of prioritizing scale before revenue, aiming to build lasting infrastructure in the face of fast-moving innovation.
On the December episode of ITK, ARK CEO/CIO Cathie Wood explains why ARK believes we’re on the verge of a major liquidity turn from both fiscal and monetary policy – and why that could lower inflation over the next few years. She walks through the data…
Impulse Labs founder and CEO Sam D’Amico joins ARK’s Brett Winton and Sam Korus to explore how embedding batteries into appliances—starting with the humble kitchen stove—can rewire energy infrastructure from the inside out. From his time at Oculus and …
Devconnect Buenos Aires wrapped up as the largest Ethereum Foundation event yet, bringing together a global mix of developers, founders, creators, and curious newcomers….
In this episode of The Brainstorm, we dive into the looming threat of quantum computing on Bitcoin’s security. Join Sam, Nick, Raye, and Brett as they explore the vulnerabilities in Bitcoin’s network, the potential impact of quantum advancements, and the steps the crypto community must take to safeguard the future of digital currencies.
Q3 2025 brought an exciting wave of innovation and community energy! Explore the projects we funded this quarter and the work they’re advancing:…
In this episode of The Brainstorm, Sam Korus, Brett Winton, Nick Grous, and Frank Downing dive into the competitive landscape of AI, exploring why Google is outpacing its rivals with the release of Gemini 3. They discuss the implications of this techno…
Target looks increasingly like a contrarian investor’s dream.
Last week, Google released its Gemini 3 Pro and Gemini 3 Deep Think models, perhaps its most significant AI offerings to date. According to early results, Gemini 3 has surged to the top of multiple frontier model benchmarks, outperforming Anthropic and…
In this episode of The Brainstorm, Sam Korus, Brett Winton, and Nick Grous dive into the current state of the market, discussing the recent downturn and its impact on major players like Bitcoin and Nvidia. They explore the narrative around AI as a pote…
This article is the first in a four-part series that seeks to explain the intricacies of the stablecoin landscape. The mechanics of stablecoins are complex, and no comprehensive educational resource currently consolidates the mechanics, risks, and trad…
Disclaimer: The following blog is a proposal from the Account Abstraction team. Content may not imply consensus views, and the EF is a broad organization that includes a healthy diversity of opinion across Protocol and beyond that together strengthen E…
Two weeks ago, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Chief Medical and Scientific Officer, Dr. Vinay Prasad, previewed a “plausible mechanism” pathway to accelerate the delivery of bespoke therapies. Published in the New England Journal of Medi…
Ethereum’s weekly All Core Developer calls are a lot to keep up with, so this “Checkpoint” series aims for high-level updates roughly every 4-6 weeks, depending on what’s happening in core development. See the previous update here. If you enjoy read…
In this episode of The Brainstorm, Nick Grous, Tasha Keeney, and Brett Winton dive into the latest Tesla shareholder meeting, discussing Tesla’s ambitious plans to build their own chip fab and the implications for the future of autonomous driving. They also explore Robinhood’s strategic moves in the financial market and the potential of space-based data centers.
In this episode, ARK’s Cathie Wood and Brett Winton sit down with Sean McClain, Founder and CEO of AbSci, to explore how generative AI is reshaping drug discovery, development timelines, and clinical costs. Sean walks through real-world examples of AI-…