
Kevin Roose of The New York Times published a sprawling, 14,000-word explainer on crypto, stating in a tweet that he is, “neither pro-crypto nor anti-crypto” but “definitely pro-*understanding* crypto.” The essay ran in its own section, its title written in massive bubble letters, reaching some number of the 8.4 million people around the world who subscribe to the renowned daily news source.
“Crypto boosters will likely quibble with my explanations, while dug-in opponents may find them too generous,” Roose wrote. He was right.