Decrypt Season 2019
Our periodical research publication, Bitcoin Suisse Decrypt, offers insights into current market conditions as well as the fundamentals of cryptocurrencies.
Articles (20)

Governance of Distributed Networks
Broadly defined, governance is a set of processes that include opinion-forming and decision-making. Without some sort of governance, progress would stall. In decentralized systems, such as public blockchains, the question arises: Who gets to decide?

The Benefits of Decentralization
Operating a decentralized, peer-to-peer electronic cash network such as Bitcoin comes with a great deal of complexity compared to centralized alternatives. Why should one care about decentralization? And how is decentralization measurable?

Leveraging Blockchain for Decentralizing Finance
Decentralized finance has been one of the rising stars on the cryptocurrency horizon. The ecosystem of blockchain-supported financial services is constantly growing. What is it all about? And what are the current and potential use cases?

On-Chain Derivatives and Insurance
A wide range of products and protocols are now available in decentralized finance. However, one element of a holistic, decentralized financial ecosystem is still missing: derivatives. What efforts are being made to bring derivatives on-chain? What are the benefits?

The Recipe for Trustlessness
The invention of Bitcoin was a breakthrough in distributed ledger technology. But where did it all begin? What problems does Bitcoin solve? And which obstacles are yet to be conquered?

The Road to Mainstream
User experience is a pivotal factor in achieving widespread adoption for any technological advancement. What efforts are being made to simplify the “crypto experience”? And how can adoption be measured?

The Identity of the Future
The digital world is becoming increasingly important in our everyday lives. Personal data often needs to be shared over the Internet. What part can blockchain technology play in the protection of identities against theft or fraud?

Bitcoin - the Evolution of Money
A digital world needs digital currencies. Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin are the logical development of a long-standing history of monetary evolution – in a journey through time, we dive deep to its origins.

Connecting Blockchains to Real Life
Unleashing the full potential of blockchain technology will require a constant feed of data from the off-chain world. How can this link be established?