Hugo NguyenPassphrases Are Not the Solution for Bitcoin CustodyThe problems with passphrasesJun 30, 2023Jun 30, 2023
Hugo NguyenBitcoin and the Dunbar LimitDisclaimer: This essay contains my personal opinions and deductions.Nov 24, 20219Nov 24, 20219
Hugo NguyenWhy Ethereum Architecture is FlawedIn its 3+ years of existence, Ethereum has seen no shortage of controversies. From the DAO hack, to the long-anticipated transition to…Jan 16, 201919Jan 16, 201919
Hugo NguyenBitcoin: Two Parts Math, One Part Biology“The Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks”Jan 3, 20195Jan 3, 20195
Hugo NguyenBitcoin’s Incentive Scheme and the Rational IndividualUnlike Proof-of-Work and Public-Key Cryptography, the third component of Bitcoin is not based on math, but human behavior. Specifically…Dec 24, 20188Dec 24, 20188
Hugo NguyenHow Cryptography Redefines Private PropertyWe will explore the pivotal role public-key cryptography plays in the creation of digital hard money & its ramifications on society at…Nov 27, 20188Nov 27, 20188
Hugo NguyenWork is Timeless, Stake is NotMuch has been written about Proof-of-Stake (PoS).Oct 12, 201822Oct 12, 201822
Hugo NguyenCode Reusability vs. Accidental CommonnessReading Jimmy Song’s excellent breakdown of the recent Bitcoin bug CVE-2018–17144 reminds me of the constant conflict between:Oct 3, 20181Oct 3, 20181
Hugo NguyenFeedback Loop vs. Circular ReasoningFeedback loop and circular reasoning fallacy are highly common, but they involve very different types of circularity.Sep 28, 2018Sep 28, 2018
