There are two types of staking in crypto - one with a functional basis, the other as a tool to prop up falling token prices. And the latest news about $MOXIE concerns me, because it is an example of the latter type. This short essay explains why I'm worried - and what you might consider before staking your $MOXIE..

The suggestion that builders of Web3 platforms, protocols, tokens and tools should start their efforts from behind a "veil of ignorances seems counterintuitive - but the 20th Century's greatest philosopher begs to differ.

“When you are a bot, you do not know you are a bot. It only makes meaningful engagement in Warpcast painful and difficult for you. The same applies when you are a human without a Power Badge.”

The Web3 writing space (from the perspective of authors getting paid for their works) has changed significantly. New projects and platforms have emerged - and several of these are exciting enough for me to invest some time in, and to share with you today!