StoriesFighting the (Predictable) Crackdown on Anonymous MoneyPrivacy coins continue to fight an endless battle against regulatory entities and the centralized exchanges seeking to operate within their jurisdictions. Though it may seem like a losing battle of attrition, the long term prospects of hyper-private currencies are bright.
BasicSwapThe DEX Revolution — BasicSwap and the Present & Future of Private ETH Atomic SwapsDiscussing the current state of ETH-RingCT swaps, and considerations towards their implementation in BasicSwap DEX.
BasicSwapThe DEX Revolution — Atomic Swaps and Web Access GatewaysExploring considerations on BasicSwap and its future integrations into alternative access gateways.
BasicSwapThe DEX Revolution — The Evolution of Atomic SwapsMaking atomic swaps more accessible and private than ever before.
StoriesThe Case for Modularity and Intercompatibility in Privacy-First EnvironmentsSome thoughts on privacy and interoperability in privacy-centric projects.
StoriesThe Role of Privacy for LibertiesExploring the role of privacy for liberties, what's at stake, and the fight ahead
BasicSwapHTLC-Based (“Secret Hash”) Swaps vs Adaptor Signature Swaps in BasicSwapShedding some light on the distinctions between BasicSwap's atomic swap technologies currently available, and their respective privacy and decentralization implications.
NewsPrivacy and Liquidity Considerations in BasicSwapBasicSwap, AMM exchanges, and how to make privacy coins more private in an era of centralized liquidity and exchanges.
StoriesClosed Source Platforms Equal Identity TheftExploring the under-examined triad of closed source software, KYC regulations, and identity theft, and what that means for regular users of online financial services.
StoriesNot All Exchanges Are Born EqualAn overview of common problems that current cross-chain “decentralized exchanges” suffer from, and the upcoming BasicSwap exchange’s own solutions to remedy them.
StoriesThe Radical Sovereignty of Open Source, Distributed GovernanceIn this first in a short series of stories on governance in crypto, we explore the complicated relationship between liberty, power, and distributed systems.
NewsAn Overview of Particl’s Two-Party EscrowA review of distributed marketplace environments, Particl Marketplace’s very own two-of-two escrow system, and a deep dive into its specifications and benefits.
StoriesMeta and the Need for an Open-source RevolutionLast week, the filing of a lawsuit by ex-Air Force and ex-Meta employee Brennan Lawson unearthed highly sensitive details about the organization’s data-snooping habits. This ought to reinforce our commitment to a radically new, open web.
StoriesUnhosted Wallets and the Fight Against Out-of-Touch PoliciesRecent European Parliament developments on “unhosted wallets” regulation highlight the growing need for the uncompromising decentralization of asset custody and exchange.
StoriesOpen-Source Privacy in the Digital AgeCan true privacy and security really be effective in this information age?
NewsWeb3 Exposed! Is it Only a Mirage?A cold hard and in-depth look into the promises and current realities of "Web3".
StoriesIs Bitcoin Really the Answer?In this day and age, is Bitcoin really the end-all-be-all solution to financial tyranny and spying? We explore a nuanced approach!
StoriesAnything you say or do will be used against youWe dive deeper into one of the lesser-known but highly-impactful risks associated with data collection: how it ends up being used against you.
StoriesThe Internet is Centralized and That Spells Trouble!Reviewing the grave consequences of the state of centralization of today's internet and understanding what it means for our personal freedoms.
StoriesGDPR & Consent-Based Privacy Laws Don't WorkThe GDPR and other consent-based privacy regulations don't protect your data at all! We dive into why the recent institutional push for these is more bark than bite, and where to go from there.
StoriesOpt-in or Opt-out Privacy, that's the Question!Clarifying our stance on Particl's privacy setup and the reasons for it.
StoriesHouston! We have a water problem!Our water reserves are rapidly disappearing; we need to change the way we use the internet today!
StoriesAmazoned! Online Vendors Abused and Screwed OverThe middleman from hell is always waiting, ready to screw you over for their own benefit.