Any article that says "crypto bad" hits the front page, but wow you weren't exaggerating

> buy drugs

> ransomware

> uses the same amount of energy as the Netherlands

There's nothing here but trite clichés. The most nuanced criticisms of Web3 come from its proponents these days.

I wonder if there's any conflict of interest for the author?

> founder of Cantab Capital Partners [a hedge fund]

hmm

I’ve been saying this for months but the easiest way to get front page HN is to repeat this argument. Those who are interested in the space defend it (including me), those who aren’t interested in the space attack it, and that activity pushes it further up.