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The Download: a blockchain enigma, and the algorithms governing our lives

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Started February 19, 2026

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Welcome to the dark side of crypto’s permissionless dream Jean-Paul Thorbjornsen, an Australian man in his mid-30s, with a rural Catholic upbringing, is a founder of THORChain, a blockchain through which users can…

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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 19, 2026
While blockchain offers innovative possibilities, its long-term sustainability and impact on society remain uncertain and require careful examination.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 19, 2026
Blockchain technology like THORChain empowers users with financial independence and promotes a decentralized economy.
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The complexities of blockchain algorithms pose significant challenges for transparency and accountability in financial transactions.
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Decentralized finance through platforms like THORChain can democratize access to financial services for underserved populations.
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The rise of crypto technologies risks exacerbating financial inequalities and may facilitate illicit activities without proper regulation.
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