Max ShannoninCoinShares Research BlogEthereum’s Major Problem: FragmentationHow did fragmentation come about & why it is a hindrance to Ethereum today4 min read·Mar 4, 2024----
Max ShannoninCoinShares Research BlogHow upgrades affect price?This article delves into the intricate relationship between the impact of software upgrades on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) prices…3 min read·Feb 21, 2024----
Max ShannoninCoinShares Research BlogSolana’s Outage and Future — CoinShares’ PerspectiveThe Berkley Package Filter Issue3 min read·Feb 20, 2024----
Max ShannoninCoinShares Research BlogSolana’s DeFi Rise Challenges Ethereum’s DominanceThe aim of this article is to delve into the factors underpinning Ethereum’s long standing dominance in the DeFi realm and to examine how…5 min read·Feb 19, 2024----
Max ShannoninCoinShares Research BlogIntegrated vs Modular: Solana vs EthereumIn the rapidly evolving landscape of blockchain technology, two distinct approaches have emerged in the design and implementation of these…6 min read·Jan 31, 2024----
Max ShannoninCoinShares Research BlogStructure & Progress of Liquid StakingThe liquid staking sector stands out as one of the rare segments within the crypto industry that has displayed consistent growth throughout…5 min read·Sep 14, 2023----
Max ShannoninCoinShares Research BlogCross-Chain vs Multi-Chain ParadigmsThe cross-chain and multi-chain paradigms are two divergent crypto architectures and thought pieces. The former seeks freedom from…8 min read·Aug 24, 2023----
Max ShannoninCoinShares Research BlogA Reasoned Approach to AI and BlockchainsThis short essay explores touted but unrealistic examples of how blockchain and AI could intersect, such as forcing together two distinct…6 min read·Jun 19, 2023----
Max ShannoninCoinShares Research BlogCircling Back on Solana2022 was a tumultuous year for crypto amidst a global decline in asset prices and leverage. Quite commonly, big-time fraudulent actors were…6 min read·Jun 19, 2023----
Max ShannoninCoinShares Research BlogUnit Economics of Decentralised ExchangesExchanges mostly facilitate decentralised Finance (DeFi). Within the realm of exchanges, there exists a spectrum of (de)centralisation. On…4 min read·Jun 19, 2023----