The crypto community is often willing to deal with technical complexity. Business users expect something different: a service should be accessible, operations should work predictably, integration should be straightforward, and problems should be solved without having to understand how the blockchain works. That is why the transition from technology for enthusiasts to infrastructure for mainstream … Read more
Blockchain is often presented as a universal technology for almost any digital task. In practice, it is useful in a much narrower range of cases. The main criterion is simple: several parties are involved in the same process and need a shared history of actions, while giving one participant full control over that history would … Read more
It is easy to start a blockchain project with the technology: choose a token, open the console, come up with a name. A more practical approach is to work in the opposite direction. Start with the problem and the audience, then move on to the economics, tools, and first user flow. Below is a checklist … Read more
Creating a token can be technically simple. Much more time should be spent answering a different question: why is the token needed in the first place? A useful token starts with a function, followed by the rules. Only then should you decide on its name, supply, and design. For a business or community, a token … Read more