When’s the last time you’ve reviewed meeting notes? Do you watch recordings of meetings you weren’t able to attend?I’ve noticed a trend in the crypto community toward taking meeting notes. Sometimes it’s seen as the first step toward implementing a project management process.I…
This analysis shows how many validators can shut the network down and control governance.…
Updated 17 April 2019I first circulated this survey before the Cosmos Network launch. I circulated it again a week or so after launch. Here's a summary of the 55 responses it received.(Learn more about the Chainflow Cosmos validator and how to delegate to it here.)A few notes/caveats…
Crypto PM’s need to be flexible. This flexibility can feel uncomfortable to PM’s who are used feeling in control.The flexibility can feel like you’re letting things go a little farther than you usually would. It takes some trial and error to determine how far to let…
This architecture draws on my 20+ years of experience designing large, global and mission critical network and data center architectures.…
Updated 2 April 2019Commission Rate - > 25% - 0.17% of total stake 20-24% - 12.74% of total stake14-19% - 14.3% of total stake10-13% - 34.2% of total stake6-9% - 6.18% of total stake< 5% - 34.2% of total stakeP.S. - Learn…
Transparent operation is one of the Chainflow's core values. This page tracks updates to the Chainflow validators.…
NuCypher recently introduced a concept called the WorkLock. It's their initial proposal for "An improved token distribution model".I'm feeling optimistic to see NuCypher approach token distribution consciously and thoughtfully. It would be easier to simply follow what's been done to date. Instead, NuCypher's identified previous token distribution shortcomings and…
Planning is the most important project phase. Two emotions explain why it’s also the most neglected one.…
Validators having skin in the game increases proof of stake network security. That’s a common reason given to justify today’s staking economics. These are the same economics that encourage a rich-get-richer scenario.Some Skin Secures the NetworkThis reasoning may hold true to a point. Yet it breaks down…