Entries by Michal Rozanski

Monkeys and Pedestals: Why We Often Build What Nobody Uses

Every failed crypto project starts the same way: building the safe stuff first. Engineers love what they can control – code, deployment, documentation. They avoid what they can’t control – market validation, user demand, their willingness to pay.

The Binance Effect: A 7-Year Analysis For Token Founders

In crypto, some things are taken for granted. One is the belief that getting listed on Binance is a major positive milestone in a token’s journey. The logic seems straightforward: the biggest exchange means access to more investors, which should translate into higher market capitalization — the Binance Effect. But do we really understand how the listing on Binance affects token value? We analyzed every listing since the exchange’s inception in 2017.

Can the Crypto Industry Overcome Its Wash Trading Addiction?

Wash trading isn’t just a peripheral problem in crypto markets; it’s become the norm. This practice, where tokens are bought and sold by the same entity to create an illusion of market activity, has evolved from a niche tactic to a standard business model for many companies in the crypto space: tokens, market makers, and exchanges. Read the article to learn more.

Why Builders Hate Meetings?

Beneath the surface of the tech sector, a hidden struggle persists. On one side, we have a culture of frequent meetings, a core element of agile methodologies. On the other, there is a need for deep focus. Caught in the crossfire are the builders – programmers, designers, analysts – who need long periods of uninterrupted concentration to do their best work.