Month: October 2025

As an opinionated observer of the fintech space, I find Gluwa’s story a refreshing antidote to blockchain cynicism. It demonstrates that the oft-repeated mantra “blockchain will bank the unbanked” can be more than conference jargon; it can be a living, breathing solution deployed in the wild. Gluwa has proven that blockchain is more than just … Read more

Table of Links Abstract and I. Motivation II. Local Currencies III. Unique Pop Ceremonies IV. Monetary Policy V. Purchasing-Power Adjusted Transaction Fees VI. Architecture VII. Trusted Execution Environment Security VIII. Encointer Association IX. Known Limitations X. Conclusion and References VII. TRUSTED EXECUTION ENVIRONMENT SECURITY TEEs aim to provide the necessary guarantees for secure remote computation. … Read more

Table of Links Abstract and I. Motivation II. Local Currencies III. Unique Pop Ceremonies IV. Monetary Policy V. Purchasing-Power Adjusted Transaction Fees VI. Architecture VII. Trusted Execution Environment Security VIII. Encointer Association IX. Known Limitations X. Conclusion and References VI. ARCHITECTURE In this section we describe the system architecture for Encointer as a Polkadot parachain … Read more

Table of Links Abstract and I. Motivation II. Local Currencies III. Unique Pop Ceremonies IV. Monetary Policy V. Purchasing-Power Adjusted Transaction Fees VI. Architecture VII. Trusted Execution Environment Security VIII. Encointer Association IX. Known Limitations X. Conclusion and References IV. MONETARY POLICY Unlike Bitcoin, Encointer local currencies don’t have a hard-capped supply. The more people … Read more

Table of Links Abstract and I. Motivation II. Local Currencies III. Unique Pop Ceremonies IV. Monetary Policy V. Purchasing-Power Adjusted Transaction Fees VI. Architecture VII. Trusted Execution Environment Security VIII. Encointer Association IX. Known Limitations X. Conclusion and References II. LOCAL CURRENCIES Encointer is no single currency. It manages an unpermissioned set of many local … Read more

:::info Author: (1) Alain Brenzikofer (alain@encointer.org). ::: Table of Links Abstract and I. Motivation II. Local Currencies III. Unique Pop Ceremonies IV. Monetary Policy V. Purchasing-Power Adjusted Transaction Fees VI. Architecture VII. Trusted Execution Environment Security VIII. Encointer Association IX. Known Limitations X. Conclusion and References Abstract—Encointer proposes a blockchain platform for local community cryptocurrencies. … Read more

Space tourism is no longer science fiction. Rocket engines roaring off launch pads, capsules flying through micro-gravity arcs and selfies taken from orbital windows are proof it’s real and growing. But flights that are treated as entertainment mask the vulnerabilities. Accidents during test flights, unstudied health effects, legal gaps and environmental harm show the frontier … Read more

India ranks among the world’s leaders in grassroots crypto adoption, yet its traders face one of the most confusing regulatory environments. Between a 30% flat tax, a 1% TDS on every trade, and constant legal ambiguity, retail investors are struggling to stay compliant and profitable. Comparing India’s fragmented approach to the structured models of Singapore, … Read more

I’m going to tell you straight: You’re miserable because you tied your worth to outcomes you can’t control: Revenue.  Titles.  Applause. And that set you up to play in a game you can’t win. The problem is, that in that game, you end up losing even when you win. Because now your worth is hostage … Read more

With GodotCon behind us and our developers recuperated, we’re thrilled to return to a more frequent release-cycle. It’s only been two weeks since we last checked in, yet there’s still so much to talk about! So buckle on in for a breakdown of what you can expect to see in 4.4 dev 5. Many of … Read more