New BNC Research: Ethereum at the crossroads – the Istanbul hardfork and its implications
Since early 2016 Ethereum has regularly held the No.2 crypto position - buoyed by a compelling ‘world computer’ narrative, and the promise of smart contracts driving transactional efficiency to new heights. Midway through 2019, however, it faces numerous worthy competitors and enterprise grade real-world applications powered by Ethereum remain few and far between. With its future dominance no longer a foregone conclusion, all eyes are now on the upcoming Istanbul hard fork and the 2020 launch of Ethereum 2.0 to deliver on the blockchain’s early promise.
BNC Research: DAOs are disrupting the governance & wealth distribution model of the corporation
This report looks at the future constraints for the shareholder model in its current form, and why decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) will be superior to today’s corporate firm structure. For investors, DAOs will eventually become a less risky investment class compared to shares in a regular company, offering more predictable ROI and better passive returns than most stock dividends - while also minimizing two of the greatest risks in corporate operations - human error and executive self-interest.
