The backcountry gates at Hokkaido ski resorts offer excellent, mostly lift-accessible terrain. Early in the season, the burning question is when there will be sufficient snow coverage for the gates to open. The problem for skiers is the prevalence of sasa, which is the Japanese word for a type of bamboo.

After a spectacular November, most Smart Contract Platforms (SCPs) experienced significant price corrections in December. The Market Vectors Smart Contract Leaders Index (MVSCLE) declined by 12%, with ETH down 10% and SOL plunging 21%. Conversely, BTC demonstrated resilience, down only 4%, thanks to consistent buying from MicroStrategy and the exchange-traded products (ETPs). Notable token gainers in December included MNT (+38%), TRX (+23%), and SUI (+20%). Despite altcoins’ underperformance in the month, daily transactions across all chains reached a record high of 13.7M, surpassing November’s 13M.

My mom left the Philippines when she was 21 years old — armed with a degree and $50 in her pocket.

crypherpunks write code. We know that someone has to write software to defend privacy, and since we can't get privacy unless we all do, we're going to write it.”

Initial scoping of crpyto-centric free-marketism

2024 saw US$44bn inflows, 2025 off to a good start with US$585m inflows so far

About a year ago, I wrote an article on techno-optimism, describing my general enthusiasm for technology and the massive benefits that it can bring, as well as my caution around a few specific concerns, largely centered around superintelligent AI, and the risk that it may bring about either doom, or irreversible human disempowerment,

The period following the black swan pandemic in 2019-2020 has been marked by social, economic and political uncertainties, disrupting the industries and daily life globally. But, 2024 stands out as the year in which the steel cocoon of this challenging phase began to crack, offering glimpses of renewal on local and global fronts.

Ethereum (ETH) has broken free from nearly two weeks of consolidation under $3,524, marking a significant price breakout.

Hedera (HBAR) consolidates with a 3.8% weekly gain, but mixed indicators hint at potential trend reversal or continuation.