A few weeks ago, a small corner of the internet erupted in response to an interview published in New York Magazine. The interviewee, Gary Gensler, claimed that all crypto assets fall under the category of "securities" (a United States legal classification), with the exception of Bitcoin.

The Optimism collective is distributing 10 million OP tokens (currently valued at $25 million) in the largest ever retroactive public goods funding experiment!

Today we know Venice as a tourist destination but 500 years ago it was a trading empire. The Republic of Venice specialized in seafaring trade. Their boats sailed the world, securely moving goods from cities like Acre, Alexandria, Constantinople and back to Venice and other Adriatic ports. 

Crypto protocols are a revolutionary new way to provide services. They are also deeply misunderstood.