Chainflow's PolkaDot Thousand Validators Case for Good Intentions
Chainflow's applying to the PolkaDot Thousand Validators program. Here's our case for good intentions.…
Chainflow's 2020 Recap
Introduction Chainflow feels fortunate 2020's been a year of growth for us. We realize this good fortunate has manifested in year marked by suffering and loss at levels never experienced so deeply, by so many. This post summarizes many of the ways we've been able to move forward. I personally…
The Rise of the Activist Validator
In Part 1 of this two part series, I describe the current situation in staking networks and why I see a need for activist validators.…
A Short Note on Celo's Current Uptime Requirement
A Celo validator's uptime score takes a hit if the validator is down for a minute or longer. This feels overly restrictive to me.…
Introducing the Staking Defense Podcast
The Staking Defense podcast is live! Its intention is give give smaller, yet still very capable, proof of stake validator operators a bigger voice.…
Introducing Cosmos Validator Mission Control
Cosmos Validator Mission Control is a free and open-source validator monitoring and alerting dashboard that anyone can use.…
Blockchain PM in uncertain times...
Hi, I hope each of you is staying well, safe and socially responsible 🙏 I haven’t sent an issue in a while. I do plan to continue sending them. The job listings feel more important than ever in these uncertain times. This issue will include some Blockchain PM thoughts I…
Smaller Validators Need a Bigger Voice
Smaller validator operators are at risk. We're at risk of extinction in these early staking days. Larger validator companies dominate many of today's staking networks. They command disproportionate stake holdings and with it, control of these networks. Their business models depend on it. Yet smaller validator operators are necessary to…