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Posts tagged #web3
A mix of technical deep-dives, career reflections, and dispatches from the road.
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financeAug 5, 2026· 4 min
Self-Custody in 2026: The Seed Phrase Is No Longer the Only Way
Twelve words on a piece of paper used to be the whole story of crypto self-custody. Passkeys, MPC, and smart accounts have quietly changed what that phrase actually protects.
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financeJul 11, 2026· 5 min
How Automated Market Makers Price Your Swap
There is no order book behind a decentralized exchange swap. There is a formula. Here is the math that sets the price, and why liquidity providers can lose money while doing everything right.
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financeJun 27, 2026· 4 min
Layer-2 Rollups: How Ethereum Scales Without Sacrificing Security
Ethereum's mainnet can only handle so many transactions, but Layer-2 rollups solve that bottleneck without giving up the security guarantees that make the chain worth using.
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financeJun 20, 2026· 4 min
How Stablecoins Keep Their Peg — And Why It's Harder Than It Looks
Stablecoins promise $1 forever, but the mechanics behind that stability vary wildly. Here's how fiat-backed, crypto-backed, and algorithmic designs each approach the peg — and what can go wrong.
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financeJun 20, 2026· 4 min
Real-World Asset Tokenization: Putting Stocks, Bonds, and Real Estate On-Chain
Real-world asset tokenization is turning traditionally illiquid investments into blockchain tokens. Here is how it actually works and what risks come with it.
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