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TOKEN | PRICE CHANGE | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
Solana ($SOL) | -4.83% | $197.42 |
Helium ($HNT) | +11.85% | $3.76 |
Pyth ($PYTH) | -1.2% | $0.20 |
Save ($SLND) | -17.49% | $0.29 |
(Price changes reflect past 7 days as of 2.11.25)
Last week’s largely advertorial edition, complete with some empty hot fluff, got the team and I thinking about how reactive we’ve been to the space lately. Whether actively engaging it or passively consuming it secondhand, we’ve primarily been responding to a larger conversation as it unfolds on the TradingView charts of livestream shit-shillers.
But we’re not just trying to respond to the conversation. We’re trying to shape it.
To that end, we want to get back to discussing utility in the space. Solana ETFs are poised to go mainstream, as is the broader blockchain. Users looking to transfer money on digital payment platforms are now seeing stablecoins as the top option. Why? Because they’re cheaper, not to mention more trustworthy, than the old rails. And I am certainly a free market, stablecoin maxi. Does that mean I’m looking to bring back the wildcat banks of old? No way. But I do prefer more issuers of stablecoins to less, and I don’t believe mechanisms like the FDIC incentivize the right behaviors from the banks they protect consumers from.
Why bring this up?
DOGE — and no, not the memecoin, which, on an unrelated note, I’d hodl given the ongoing and future relevancy of the task force — is currently digging through transactions across departments tied to the direction of the executive branch. There’s been no shortage of pushback to their scorched earth approach. But that has left little room for discussion of the potential opportunities it opens up.
Like, say, the promise of putting the federal budgetary dispersion on chain.
Benford’s law is an algorithm that’s easy to run, and the Department of Defense hasn’t passed an audit in decades. I would fully support monitoring the financial transaction of our tax dollars, as well as the accounts of public officials, via a secure and transparent blockchain ledger.
However, that’s with the important caveat that said monitoring does not extend to individual citizens. This rightful fear extends to the existing administration, which is happy to run a full-on blitz supporting the space, but with an ignorance so ironic that it risks ushering in the very surveillance state feared under a CBDC system.
In the hands of the current ruling class, it’s reasonable to believe any widespread blockchain adoption could quickly devolve into the worst centralized use case imaginable: digital identity systems. Trump, and the Republican party as a whole, have been very vocal about their disdain for inconsistent voter identification requirements, and with their crackdown on the immigration front, and past conversations around other ID systems, it’s hard to not picture any development on this front.
Real ID, the web2 version of you tokenizing your digital identity, becomes law for air travel this spring. Want to fly on a plane? Your birth certificate or passport need to be used in the issuance of your driver license, or state ID card. Not that scary in the grand scheme of things, but when paired with the forced face and biometric scanning that’s occurring at many boarding gates, the surveillance state seems to be expanding.
Meanwhile, “Scam” Altman and Trump just partnered on Project Stargate, where $500B of funding has been secured for a marginally more intelligent AI. Scam’s brute force approach to tackling this problem is pretty caveman to me. But when you consider he’s got the might of the US government, ChatGPT, and his crypto-based, digital ID system project WorldCoin brewing, it all starts to seem a little less neanderthal and a bit more Bond Villain.
TL;DR: Don’t call your Senators, just launch a stablecoin. The best resistance to chaos is to create your own order.
—El Prof
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In the early days of direct-to-consumer DNA testing, companies like 23andMe and Ancestry.com built billion-dollar businesses by offering genetic insights — while quietly monetizing the most personal version of user data behind the scenes.
But now, a new wave of blockchain-powered health solutions is emerging, shifting control back to individuals.
Enter GenoBank.io, a project that represents the natural evolution of personal genomics in a decentralized world. Unlike traditional DNA testing services, GenoBank.io enables patient-led genetic and health testing while ensuring compliance with privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA. This means individuals can own, control, and even monetize their genetic data — all without exposing their personal identity.
At its core, GenoBank.io is the first anonymous DNA test kit powered by blockchain. The project utilizes patent-pending LabNFTs to tokenize genomic data, allowing users to track and manage their DNA sequences without relying on a centralized entity. With this approach, GenoBank.io offers unprecedented privacy, security, and transparency. Instead of blindly submitting DNA samples to a corporation, individuals can:
Buy test results to detect early signs of disease.
Sell their genetic profile to research institutions or biotech firms.
Donate their data to accelerate scientific breakthroughs.
Track changes in their genetic sequence over time (epigenetics).
What would it look like if established healthcare brands and biotech firms embraced this model? Frankly, it could be the logical next step for an industry grappling with data privacy concerns.
Imagine if leading pharmaceutical companies adopted blockchain-powered DNA testing. Instead of collecting genetic data through opaque agreements, companies like Pfizer or Roche could incentivize patients with crypto rewards for voluntarily sharing anonymized data.
Alternatively, legacy healthcare brands struggling to regain public trust could use blockchain-based genomics to rebuild credibility. A company like 23andMe, for example, could introduce a Web3 model where users maintain full ownership of their genetic data — trading access on their own terms.
Even consumer-facing brands in the wellness industry could tap into this trend. Picture Nike launching NikeGenome, a tokenized DNA-based fitness program where users earn crypto rewards for achieving health milestones based on their genetic predisposition. (Far-fetched? Maybe. But this is the same web3 space that propelled $fartcoin to a larger market cap than ZipRecruiter so stranger things have happened.)
For this decentralized model to succeed, users need a secure and interoperable way to manage their DNA data — which is why GenoBank.io is integrating with MetaMask and other blockchain wallets. By following a few simple steps (like setting up a dedicated MetaMask profile and securing private keys), users can ensure only they control access to their biosamples. This approach not only safeguards against unauthorized data misuse but also creates a provable, tamper-proof record of consent for genetic research participation.
Beyond individual users, GenoBank.io is also revolutionizing DNA collection for laboratories and researchers worldwide. Through its B2B service, the platform provides:
Custom-branded DNA test kits for research institutions.
Warehousing and fulfillment solutions for large-scale studies.
Consent management tools that indemnify against data privacy claims.
Secure reverse logistics for handling biosample returns.
Integration with CLIA and non-CLIA diagnostic labs for advanced genetic testing.
Much like how memecoins disrupted finance, blockchain-powered DNA ownership has the potential to upend the genomic industry. By leveraging web3 principles, GenoBank.io is democratizing access to genetic insights, ensuring privacy, and empowering individuals to take control of their biodata.
The implications are massive:
Patients gain full autonomy over their genetic information.
Researchers get access to valuable genomic data through transparent, ethical agreements.
The entire healthcare industry moves toward a more decentralized and privacy-focused future.
In the end, it’s not just about protecting DNA data; it’s about redefining the relationship between individuals, technology, and medical science. The future of Web3 genomics is here — and it’s only getting started. Be there!
—Muhammed
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