In the world of cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (DeFi), the term “cognitive dissonance” might not be one that immediately comes to mind. However, it plays a significant role in the decision-making processes of investors, traders, and enthusiasts in these rapidly evolving and often volatile markets. …

When it comes to depositing your funds with a DeFi protocol, we always celebrate the fact that “everything is visible on the blockchain”. For engineering experts (and hackers) that’s all great, but what about the non-coding Average Joe who just wants some passive income while working his day job? …

“DeFi is the Wild West of finance, bro.” A common trope in DeFi socials 👆; let’s see why, starting with some historical context 👇 The Wild West The Wild West refers to the period in the 19th century when western territories of the United States were characterized by lawlessness, rugged frontiers, and rapid expansion. …

Last week was Crypto Tribalism; today, we’re diving into another behavioral finance topic: the connection between dopamine and decentralized finance (DeFi). Understanding Dopamine First, a quick recap. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, a chemical in our brains that plays a crucial role in reward-motivated behavior. …

Ah, cryptocurrency tribalism and the great debate(s)! If you’ve dipped your toes into the crypto world, you’ve probably noticed that people here can be a tad passionate about their favorite digital coins. At the heart of crypto tribalism lies the epic battle between Bitcoin maximalists and altcoin aficionados. This is…

Captain Hindsight is one of my favorite Southpark side characters. His “superpower” involves telling people what they should (or shouldn’t) have done after a disaster. Victim: “My house is on fire and all my valuables are destroyed!” Captain Hindsight: “You should have gotten all your valuables out before the fire…

Many BTC pamps’n’damps ago, I laid out some Tokenomics Red Flags for anyone looking to do some of that famous “DYOR” meme. But there’s another important DYOR metric that tends to fly under the radar for a lot of beginning crypto investors: the Quality of the Discord. In all my…

This one’s for you, Mom!* If you’ve read any of my previous posts, you know that I’ve fallen victim to quite a few DeFi exploits (5.5+) in addition to numerous of those loosely-termed “soft rugs”, which are when a token’s price plummets into oblivion forever. In honor of those exploits…

In my last post, I referred to myself as a DeFi “middleman” — an investor stuck firmly between the very rich and the very poor. In the oceanic animal terms of modern investing, I am not a whale, dolphin, shrimp or plankton. I am a sea bunny. Since my humble…