Tag: ethics

• A Look Back at Coinhive: An Idea Too Good to Be True

  published: 2026-01-25

  tags: [ #coinhive, #cryptocurrency, #monetization, #web development, #ethics, #security, #reflection ]

  A reflection on the rise and fall of Coinhive, the promise of ad-free website monetization, and how a good idea was ultimately corrupted by bad actors.

• A Look Back at HashFlare: A Cloud Mining Cautionary Tale

  published: 2026-01-25

  tags: [ #hashflare, #cloud mining, #cryptocurrency, #bitcoin, #scam, #ethics, #reflection ]

  A reflection on the HashFlare cloud mining service. What started as a profitable venture turned out to be one of the largest Ponzi schemes in the crypto space. A cautionary tale for all.