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While this specific piece is academic, it reflects a cultural shift toward problem-driven research that could indirectly shape how institutional capital views crypto—if the sector fails to demonstrate similar focus on pressing issues like scalability, security, or regulatory clarity, it risks being marginalized. The timing aligns with extreme bearish sentiment in crypto, where narratives around 'use case' are more critical than ever.

Nature published an article discussing how researchers choose research topics, including a scientist's switch to pressing problems and a discussion on egg preservation.