# Sustainability Articoli collegati

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What Happens to Ethereum Developer Tools After the Grants Run Out?

On February 27th, the Ethereum Foundation (EF) announced Project Odin, a structured sustainability support program designed for a select group of strategic, previously grant-funded teams. Unlike a standard grant, Odin offers a long-term advisory mechanism focused on helping these teams establish credible, sustainable paths within a two-year framework, thereby reducing long-term dependence on single funding sources. The program addresses a critical post-grant challenge: how essential public goods, especially major developer tools, can achieve financial sustainability beyond initial funding. While grants from EF and programs like Gitcoin or RetroPGF remain vital for startups and research, they often fall short for mature, widely-used infrastructure. Tools like compilers, languages, and network stacks are deeply embedded but struggle with monetization, trapped between being too foundational to lose and too public to generate natural revenue. Project Odin provides teams with a dedicated Strategic Advisor to guide them through a three-phase process: 1) analyzing current funding and realistic options, 2) validating potential paths with stakeholders, and 3) executing plans, which may include crafting support contracts, service agreements, or other recurring revenue models. The first pilot participant is Vyper, a critical smart contract language for the EVM, highlighting the need for sustainable models for core infrastructure. The initiative reframes the public goods conversation from "who should be funded" to "how do already-proven teams avoid perpetual funding crises?" It encourages ecosystem participants—protocols and projects that depend on these tools—to view sustainable support not just as charity, but as essential risk management for their own operational supply chains.

marsbit05/12 08:35

What Happens to Ethereum Developer Tools After the Grants Run Out?

marsbit05/12 08:35

The Allbirds, the Internet-Famous Shoes That Took Silicon Valley by Storm, Are Now All in on AI

Allbirds, the once-popular sustainable shoe brand favored by Silicon Valley elites and celebrities, has announced a drastic pivot from footwear manufacturing to AI infrastructure. On April 15, 2026, the company revealed plans to abandon its shoe business entirely, rebrand as "NewBird AI," and focus on GPU-as-a-service and AI cloud solutions. The move caused its stock to surge over 800% in a single day. The brand, known for its wool-based eco-friendly shoes, had struggled financially in recent years. Revenue fell from a peak of $298 million in 2022 to $152 million in 2025, with cumulative losses of $419 million over five years. In March 2026, Allbirds sold its intellectual property and footwear assets for just $39 million—a fraction of its former $4.1 billion valuation. The company secured up to $50 million in convertible notes to fund the acquisition of GPU hardware for AI compute leasing. However, the announcement lacked details about technical capacity, clients, or infrastructure plans. Critics highlight the high execution risks in the competitive AI infrastructure market, dominated by major cloud providers. The shift reflects a broader trend of companies rebranding around AI to attract investor interest, despite uncertain fundamentals. Allbirds also removed its "public benefit" corporate mission, signaling a departure from its original sustainability ethos. The move underscores the power of AI narrative in today’s capital markets, where storytelling often precedes substance.

marsbit04/16 02:13

The Allbirds, the Internet-Famous Shoes That Took Silicon Valley by Storm, Are Now All in on AI

marsbit04/16 02:13

Dragonfly: Venture Capital Can Only Be Stable and Sustainable by Listening to LPs, Backing Reliable People, and Adapting to the Market

The article "Dragonfly: VCs Must Listen to LPs, Back Strong Founders, and Follow the Market to Sustain Success" by Rob Hadick argues that venture capital, especially in crypto, is fundamentally market-driven. VCs serve their limited partners (LPs), whose priorities extend beyond absolute returns to include risk-adjusted performance, reputation, regulatory exposure, and access to key networks. The current market contraction and concentration of capital into fewer funds are signs of a healthy, functioning market, not a failure. To survive, VCs must align their strategies with LP demands. This often means investing in trending sectors like stablecoins and prediction markets, even if not first. While contrarian bets are possible, they are a privilege earned by first demonstrating consistent, stable returns. The industry rewards sustainability, not reckless heroism. Similarly, the notion that founders lack original ideas is misguided. Great companies are often not the first in a space but the best execution of a model. Success is driven by market forces: VCs are rewarded for correct judgment and delivering what LPs want, and founders are rewarded for building valuable, profitable businesses that attract investment. Ultimately, ideological posturing is irrelevant; market dynamics dictate everything.

marsbit04/14 02:13

Dragonfly: Venture Capital Can Only Be Stable and Sustainable by Listening to LPs, Backing Reliable People, and Adapting to the Market

marsbit04/14 02:13

Wall Street tests ‘green Bitcoin’ as hybrid ETF targets ESG investors

A newly filed hybrid ETF, the 7RCC Spot Bitcoin and Carbon Credit Futures ETF (BTCK), aims to attract ESG-focused investors by combining Bitcoin exposure with carbon credit futures. The fund proposes an 80% allocation to Bitcoin and 20% to carbon credit futures, linking digital assets to regulated environmental markets like the EU ETS and California’s Cap-and-Trade program. This structure addresses Bitcoin’s environmental criticisms while aligning with institutional demand for sustainable investments. Unlike standard spot ETFs, it follows a custom index rebalanced quarterly. Operating as a commodity pool, the fund holds Bitcoin directly and uses futures for carbon credits. It represents a test of whether ESG narratives can expand Bitcoin’s appeal to a broader segment of institutional investors.

ambcrypto03/31 21:02

Wall Street tests ‘green Bitcoin’ as hybrid ETF targets ESG investors

ambcrypto03/31 21:02

DeFi stops the liquidation leak: Protocols reclaim billions lost to MEV bots

DeFi protocols are addressing a major inefficiency by reclaiming billions in value that was previously extracted by MEV bots during liquidations. For years, these bots profited from liquidation events, draining value from users and weakening protocol sustainability. With over $2 billion in liquidatable positions on Ethereum alone, protocols like Aave are now implementing new mechanisms such as Smoothing Varying Rate (SVR) to internalize this value. Aave has already recaptured $16.7 million in MEV on Ethereum and is expanding SVR to Arbitrum and Base. This shift turns liquidations into controlled revenue channels, strengthening protocol economics and sustainability. While Aave’s revenue has increased—reaching a $76 million annual run rate—long-term growth remains dependent on sustained market activity and volatility.

ambcrypto03/30 01:02

DeFi stops the liquidation leak: Protocols reclaim billions lost to MEV bots

ambcrypto03/30 01:02

Recent Mass Shutdowns of DeFi Protocols: They All Have One Thing in Common

In recent months, multiple DeFi protocols have announced shutdowns, not due to exit scams but because of a lack of users, funding, or both. Projects like Angle Protocol, Polynomial, MilkyWay, and Step Finance—despite having functional products and significant past traction—were unable to sustain operations. Common challenges included an inability to attract liquidity (especially critical in derivatives), failure to achieve product-market fit, and high costs of expanding to new chains or narratives. Many teams pivoted repeatedly to chase trends like restaking or real-world assets but ran out of capital before finding sustainable demand. Others, like ZeroLend, suffered from deploying on smaller blockchains that lost liquidity during market downturns. Despite these failures, the projects shut down responsibly, allowing users to withdraw funds and avoiding reckless token launches—a sign of industry maturation compared to the reckless exits of 2022.

marsbit03/06 09:31

Recent Mass Shutdowns of DeFi Protocols: They All Have One Thing in Common

marsbit03/06 09:31

Is XRP More Sustainable Than Bitcoin? Energy Consumption Difference Sparks Debate

A new report from Bullrunners has reignited the debate between Bitcoin and XRP, focusing on their vastly different energy consumption. The analysis claims that XRP’s entire network consumed only $73,000 worth of electricity in a year, while Bitcoin used over $10 billion during the same period. A single Bitcoin transaction consumes between 1,100 and 1,400 kWh—enough to power an average U.S. household for 38 to 49 days. In contrast, an XRP transaction uses just 0.0079 kWh, comparable to powering a light bulb for a few seconds. The report concludes that XRP uses 99.999% less energy than Bitcoin. This disparity stems from their consensus mechanisms: Bitcoin relies on energy-intensive Proof of Work (PoW) mining, while XRP uses the XRP Ledger Protocol Consensus, where trusted nodes validate transactions without mining. The findings sparked intense community reactions. Bitcoin supporters argue its energy use is essential for security and decentralization, while XRP advocates highlight its superior energy efficiency compared to both Bitcoin and Ethereum, even after Ethereum’s switch to Proof of Stake (PoS).

bitcoinist02/28 01:02

Is XRP More Sustainable Than Bitcoin? Energy Consumption Difference Sparks Debate

bitcoinist02/28 01:02

Top 11 cloud mining platforms to check out in February 2026

Cloud mining has become a key part of the crypto industry, offering an accessible way to mine without owning hardware. This article highlights 11 platforms for February 2026. NiceHash operates a hashrate marketplace for flexible mining. Binance Cloud Mining integrates with its exchange for seamless payouts. SWL Miner uses renewable energy and offers a user-friendly experience. ECOS provides long-term contracts with real hardware. StormGain allows free Bitcoin mining via its trading app. Hashing24 focuses on Bitcoin with various contract lengths. Bitdeer, a publicly-listed company, offers industrial-scale mining. BeMine emphasizes simplicity and daily returns. GMiner supports multiple coins and contract types. Shamining features instant withdrawals and personal support. Hashmart offers straightforward Bitcoin and Ethereum mining. Users should research each platform's plans and credibility before investing.

ambcrypto02/19 10:23

Top 11 cloud mining platforms to check out in February 2026

ambcrypto02/19 10:23

Carbon Assets Sold Out in Ten Minutes: Is China's First Carbon Credit Digital Asset a Breakthrough or a Bubble?

China's first carbon credit-linked digital asset, issued by Greenland FinTech, sold out in just ten minutes. Priced at 88 RMB per unit, the offering was tied to verified emission reductions from a hotel energy-saving project. Each digital unit represented one ton of CO₂ equivalent, providing holders with a claim on real-world carbon assets. The product’s appeal lay in its hybrid design: it combined investment attributes with consumable benefits. Purchasers could trade the asset on a regulated digital platform and redeem carbon credits through an environmental exchange. Additionally, buyers received membership benefits, including hotel discounts and vouchers, lowering the barrier for public participation. While the launch demonstrated strong market interest and a viable model for democratizing carbon markets, it also raised questions about scalability, dependence on consumer incentives, and underlying risks such as carbon price volatility and regulatory uncertainty. The event marks an important experiment in blending green finance with digital assets but highlights the need for sustainable, transparent, and scalable structures in future RWA (real-world asset) tokenization efforts.

marsbit01/26 13:38

Carbon Assets Sold Out in Ten Minutes: Is China's First Carbon Credit Digital Asset a Breakthrough or a Bubble?

marsbit01/26 13:38

Huobi HTX 2025 Annual Charity Report: Spreading Sustainable Goodness Globally

Huobi HTX 2025 Global Public Welfare Report: Spreading Sustainable Goodness Worldwide In 2025, Huobi HTX demonstrated its commitment to social responsibility through extensive charitable initiatives across the globe. Domestically, it partnered with Ximan Angel, carrying out 13 public welfare activities in 10 cities, supporting education for children in mountainous regions, rehabilitation for special-needs children, care for retired soldiers, and geographic education for migrant children. A significant donation of 2.1 million RMB was made to build an education center in Ganzi, Tibet. The organization responded swiftly to a major fire, donating 10 million HKD with Tron for emergency relief. Key initiatives included support for the visually impaired, such as sponsoring the 12th Blind Fun Games and providing equipment to aid participation. Globally, Huobi HTX extended aid to 6 countries, including Turkey, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Georgia, providing essential supplies and support to over 400 orphans, the elderly, and disabled individuals. Leveraging blockchain technology, Huobi HTX emphasized transparency and long-term commitment in its charity work, transforming technological innovation into tangible, compassionate action worldwide.

marsbit01/16 06:57

Huobi HTX 2025 Annual Charity Report: Spreading Sustainable Goodness Globally

marsbit01/16 06:57

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