Why Machines & Money?

We believe that blockchains are transforming money itself.

Financial services are quickly becoming cheaper and more accessible than ever before - thanks to blockchains.

Staying “in the know” alongside these developments has, and will continue to, uncover investment and income opportunities.

But our industry has a problem.

Because of its technical nature, lots of valuable research goes unnoticed because it’s too complex.

On the other hand, popular media typically shows crypto in a negative light by covering scams and criminal activity.

Our mission is to tell you why Web3 actually matters - without skimping on the important stuff.

Our Research

Machines & Money consists of 5 core series:




Building The Future answers the question “Why does DeFi actually matter?”

These issues explain core DeFi products and trends without all the technical jargon and other complexities that traditional research includes.

We tell you about the coolest things in DeFi, what they do, and most importantly, why they’ve never been possible until now.




Truth Within Trends answers the question “How will global events affect my portfolio?”

This series provides professional-grade data analysis to uncover the implications of global events.

We sift through the numbers to separate signal from noise and bring you actionable insights to help you navigate the markets amidst macro, geopolitical, and crypto-specific uncertainty.




DeFi In Five answers the question “Is anything really happening in crypto?”

Every Monday, we’ll bring you the most important developments shaping and advancing our industry.

Many newsletters simply list headlines and price charts with minimal context. We don’t just want to give you the news; we want to explain why it’s important by providing context and perspective.




Mid-Week Market Check answers the question "Where can I find opportunities right now in DeFi?"

Every Wednesday, we'll cover current market trends and highlight interesting and unique yield opportunities within DeFi.

We'll also zoom in on our DeFi20 Index and measure its performance against the broader market.




Friday Features answer the question "Which projects should I be following?"

The world of crypto is massive. With our Friday Features, we want to provide a high-level overview of projects that provide true value to the industry.

Each Friday, we’ll help you grow your knowledge base of the most influential apps and teams in DeFi.