National Treasure: Bitcoin Edition
NFTs
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
NFT Investors: JPEGs Are Just a Stepping-Stone
Enthusiasts freely admit the buzzy collectibles are a bubble. But they’re betting NFTs are scaffolding for a new internet architecture that’s here to stay.
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Financial Speculation Is About More Than GameStop Day Traders
The real speculation is happening at the top of the market, through skyrocketing merger transactions and increases in the power of the biggest companies.
Posted inBooks, Arts and Culture
Non-Fungible Future
The revolt of the elites against art seemed already complete. Where do NFTs fit in?
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Speculation: The Post-Pandemic National Pastime
Photos and tweets selling on the blockchain. Stock investments in companies with no product. Welcome to the new Gilded Age.