Hugo NguyenPassphrases Are Not the Solution for Bitcoin CustodyThe problems with passphrases2 min read·Jun 30, 2023----
Hugo NguyenBitcoin and the Dunbar LimitDisclaimer: This essay contains my personal opinions and deductions.16 min read·Nov 24, 2021--9--9
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…5 min read·Jan 16, 2019--20--20
Hugo NguyenBitcoin: Two Parts Math, One Part Biology“The Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks”5 min read·Jan 3, 2019--5--5
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…10 min read·Dec 24, 2018--8--8
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…11 min read·Nov 27, 2018--8--8
Hugo NguyenWork is Timeless, Stake is NotMuch has been written about Proof-of-Stake (PoS).6 min read·Oct 12, 2018--22--22
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:3 min read·Oct 3, 2018--1--1
Hugo NguyenFeedback Loop vs. Circular ReasoningFeedback loop and circular reasoning fallacy are highly common, but they involve very different types of circularity.2 min read·Sep 28, 2018----