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2021 · Professor Naqvi’s Thought Leadership · Part 3

Trust. Technology. Human possibility.
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Evidence & open knowledge · X post

Research reveals new possibilities

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original post#Lightning Network was not described in the original #Bitcoin paper, but it always existed - only to be “discovered” and utilised later. Research helps us explore new dimensions of innovation, so our discoveries become an…

Original post · 8 September 2021
#Lightning Network was not described in the original #Bitcoin paper, but it always existed - only to be “discovered” and utilised later.

Research helps us explore new dimensions of innovation, so our discoveries become an accurately defined subset of the original experiment.

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Evidence-based policy in practice

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original postWhats interesting is that in the US, evidence-based policymaking became a Law in January 2019, yet we repeatedly hear stories that regulations are being proposed that lack supporting evidence from the stakeholders…

Original post · 8 September 2021
Whats interesting is that in the US, evidence-based policymaking became a Law in January 2019, yet we repeatedly hear stories that regulations are being proposed that lack supporting evidence from the stakeholders, profession, and industry research. https://t.co/4kAurOEqaF https://t.co/eEKpMQzVVh

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Blockchain applications · X post

The need for NFT valuation frameworks

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original postNot came across any scientific research on this. May be a topic for crypto-economists to write the world’s first such paper on “Valuation framework for NFTs”?

Original post · 31 August 2021
Not came across any scientific research on this. May be a topic for crypto-economists to write the world’s first such paper on “Valuation framework for NFTs”?

@chrisberg @SincDavidson @profjasonpotts @DrDarcyAllen https://t.co/DEliuTFnmD

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Too important for technologists alone

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original postBlockchain technology is too important to be left just to the technologists.

Original post · 24 August 2021
Blockchain technology is too important to be left just to the technologists.

#blockchain

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Cryptography and Cryptocurrencies · X thread

Bitcoin’s research foundations

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original postOut of the only 8 references cited by Satoshi in his #Bitcoin paper, 5 are peer-reviewed research papers of which 3 are conference proceedings from scientific symposia. Here is what “conference proceedings” look like:

Original thread post 1 of 2 · 23 August 2021
Out of the only 8 references cited by Satoshi in his #Bitcoin paper, 5 are peer-reviewed research papers of which 3 are conference proceedings from scientific symposia.

#Satoshi #Blockchain https://t.co/kxzqAdZyX9

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Original thread post 2 of 2 · 23 August 2021
Here is what “conference proceedings” look like:

https://t.co/EP08XVrXHR

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Cryptography and Cryptocurrencies · X post

A fixed supply. An unlimited field of ideas.

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original postMonetary “growth” doesn't always have to be an increase in the absolute no. of coins. Lightning Network is also a “growth” of bitcoin, allowing much smaller fractions of money to become a part of economy.

Original post · 21 August 2021
Monetary “growth” doesn't always have to be an increase in the absolute no. of coins. Lightning Network is also a “growth” of bitcoin, allowing much smaller fractions of money to become a part of economy.

Bitcoin money supply might be fixed, but venues for innovation aren't. https://t.co/7F7APtCqZ1

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Evidence & open knowledge · X thread

Number needed to benefit

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original post“NNT” for Blockchain. In life sciences, NNT - Number Needed to Treat - is a measurement of the number of cases that need to receive an intervention to have 1 beneficial outcome. Which blockchain or crypto projects have an…

Original thread post 1 of 2 · 21 August 2021
“NNT” for Blockchain.

In life sciences, NNT - Number Needed to Treat - is a measurement of the number of cases that need to receive an intervention to have 1 beneficial outcome.

Which blockchain or crypto projects have an NNT closer to 1 ?

#blockchain #Crypto #NFT #impact https://t.co/cIcBycXSuN

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Original thread post 2 of 2 · 21 August 2021
Or simply put, EVERYBODY that used your blockchain / crypto product or services benefitted from it/ satisfied/ positively impacted.

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Do not regulate tomorrow as yesterday

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original postThis is what the *entire* internet looked like in 1973: Just 45 computers - a node in London and Norway, and the USA. Today its imp not to make a mistake of regulating cryptos as if they were the internet nodes in 1973.

Original post · 11 August 2021
This is what the *entire* internet looked like in 1973: Just 45 computers - a node in London and Norway, and the USA.

Today its imp not to make a mistake of regulating cryptos as if they were the internet nodes in 1973.

#crypto #Bitcoin #blockchain
https://t.co/L8otxcCoRM https://t.co/2n8nehB4XL

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Anarchy, utopia and the status quo

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original postSome governments have a “utopian” view of Blockchain and Cryptos. Some feel it's “anarchy” and wants to stick to the “status quo”…

Original post · 7 August 2021
Some governments have a “utopian” view of Blockchain and Cryptos. Some feel it's “anarchy” and wants to stick to the “status quo”…https://t.co/4BJvUbvykE

#Blockchain #DLT #Crypto #CEBB #evidencebasedblockchain #BBA #JBBA #ISC2022 #Policy https://t.co/bSIW22Qo9e

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Preprints are not peer review

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original postA word of caution: SSRN or Researchgate do *not* provide peer review for articles uploaded on their website. Anyone can upload their “paper” on SSRN or RG. The editorial standards are almost non-existent.

Original post · 6 August 2021
A word of caution:

SSRN or Researchgate do *not* provide peer review for articles uploaded on their website. Anyone can upload their “paper” on SSRN or RG. The editorial standards are almost non-existent.

#scientificpublication #Blockchain #DLT #Crypto #Research #SSRN

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When not to fix a system

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original postThere is a famous english saying, “if it ain't broke, don't fix it". Applies to so many components of blockchain and crypto regulation.

Original post · 6 August 2021
There is a famous english saying, “if it ain't broke, don't fix it".

Applies to so many components of blockchain and crypto regulation.

#cryptocurrency #Bitcoin #blockchain #regulation

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Disruption and regulation

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original postRegulators must not confuse disruptive creations with creative disruptions.

Original post · 3 August 2021
Regulators must not confuse disruptive creations with creative disruptions.

#Blockchain #Crypto #Bitcoin #DeFi

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Value for all, not just a few

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original postThe challenge of blockchain’s “internet of value” narrative is getting all stakeholders to genuinely believe and agree that there is real value for ALL, not a few.

Original post · 1 August 2021
The challenge of blockchain’s “internet of value” narrative is getting all stakeholders to genuinely believe and agree that there is real value for ALL, not a few.

#Blockchain #Value #Internet #Crypto

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How little centralisation do we really need?

· Professor Naseem Naqvi MBE

From the original postMinimum viable centralisation. Maximum possible decentralisation.

Original post · 1 August 2021
Minimum viable centralisation. Maximum possible decentralisation.

#crypto #blockchain #regulation #Bitcoin

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