Bitcoin

As crypto matures, the fight over terminology and trademarks is intensifying (e.g., 'metaverse' trademarks, 'DeFi' branding). This piece underscores that the conceptual foundations of the digital economy are still being defined, which can influence how capital flows into sectors like AI, VR, and blockchain-based virtual worlds. With BTC dominance high, altcoins in narrative-driven sectors (e.g., metaverse tokens) may face headwinds if branding disputes create uncertainty.

An article discusses William Gibson and the trademarking of the term 'cyberspace'.