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Primers & White Papers

Demystifying key topics in the evolving crypto landscape through rigorous research and analysis.

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Primer on Decentralized Apps

Decentralized apps offer financial services, games, art, and more, but most are built on blockchains, use open-source code, and are controlled by smart contracts—not big tech. By empowering and rewarding users, dapps can spur innovation in web3.

April 25, 2023

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Defending American Leadership: The National Security Case for Crypto and Blockchain

With countries around the world embracing crypto and blockchain technology, the U.S. stands at a critical juncture. In this white paper, the Coinbase Institute explores how the U.S. commitment to fostering technological innovation has powered its global leadership over the past century, and why it is crucial that the U.S. take the same approach with crypto.

April 21, 2023

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Decentralized Identity

Decentralized identity can bring more privacy, control, and security to online identities. This primer discusses the tangible benefits it can offer to individuals and institutions alike.

April 5, 2023

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Stablecoins White Paper

This white paper explains what stablecoins are and how stablecoin arrangements work.

July 28, 2022

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Crypto & Remittances

This primer explains how crypto transfers can disrupt traditional remittance methods.

June 30, 2022

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Crypto and the Climate

This primer assesses the current state of crypto and the climate.

May 18, 2022

Research & Data

Timely perspectives on influential trends and dynamics in the cryptoeconomy rooted in data-driven research and insights.

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International Survey of Web3 Adoption

In order to track adoption and awareness of Web3 globally, the Coinbase Institute surveyed more than 32,000 people with internet access from 16 countries. This report analyzes the results and discusses crypto familiarity across the surveyed regions.

April 28, 2023

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Degrees of Decentralization in DAOs

Are Decentralized Autonomous Organizations really decentralized? And should they be?

November 28, 2022

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Australia’s Digital Economy

An overview of the opportunities created by Web3 in Australia, in collaboration with RMIT.

October 4, 2022

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Evaluation of Systemic Risk in Crypto

Crypto does not yet pose a systemic risk, but challenges and benefits must be carefully considered by policymakers. This report evaluates systemic risk in crypto, and explores how crypto can mitigate some of the risks present in traditional finance today.

August 31, 2022

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Pure Momentum in Cryptocurrency Markets

This research publication covers momentum, a widespread asset pricing concept.

June 30, 2022

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Crypto Risk and Traditional Market Risk: A Comparison

This report explores a comparative analysis of market movements in the cryptoeconomy and traditional finance, and introduces a framework for systematically and objectively examining crypto's risk.

May 18, 2022

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Digital Asset Policy Proposal

This proposal introduces our new regulatory framework, the Digital Asset Policy Proposal: Safeguarding America’s Financial Leadership (dApp).

October 14, 2021