Lamont Black (@lamontkblack) / X

Lamont Black

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Lamont Black

@lamontkblack

Talks about #crypto, #blockchain, #web3, #fintech, #metaverse, #analytics, #AI. Finance professor at DePaul U. #Hexonomist.

Chicago, IL

Joined March 2013

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Lamont Black
@lamontkblack
Nov 28, 2023
The #crypto documentary that I'm in is now streaming! 🚀 "The Highest of Stakes" on Amazon Prime and Apple TV. My colleague, @kellyrpope, and I are the skeptics who explore the wild world of the $HEX token and its founder Richard Heart. You'll enjoy this feature-length film that
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Lamont Black
@lamontkblack
Nov 29, 2023
Even if people think I’m crazy for talking about $HEX (which some do), no one can argue with the value of in-depth study📚. Behind all the “drama” in the movie is the technology of #blockchain and a #smart #contract. That’s why I introduced HEX into my #crypto course and had my
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Lamont Black
@lamontkblack
Nov 28, 2023
I want to give a shout out to the $HEX community. Ever since #TheHighestOfStakes screened in the US in August, I have been engaging with #Hexicans around the technology and economics of the HEX token. I really enjoy these discussions (as anyone can see from my Twitter account).
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Lamont Black
@lamontkblack
Nov 30, 2023
Academics and financial professionals curious about #crypto should check out #TheHighestOfStakes on Amazon or AppleTV. Yesterday I spoke at a @LoyolaChicago financial policy conference as a research discussant. Couldn’t help adding a slide to promote @THoSdocumentary! 😂
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Lamont Black
@lamontkblack
Oct 18, 2023
Day 13 #crypto class. From #DeFi into $HEX. We talked about how earning yield is like #decentralized banking, which led into $HEX as a smart contract CD. I played the @THoSdocumentary trailer and they really liked it! Even got into #PulseChain. Stay tuned for more updates 🤔
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Lamont Black
@lamontkblack
Aug 6, 2023
About to watch #Thehighestofstakes for the second time! And I brought 20 of my co-workers and friends. Even my accountant and pastor! 🤣 @THoSdocumentary
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Lamont Black
@lamontkblack
Aug 9, 2023
Call me crazy but there seems to be a bit of a feud between the $BTC maxis and the $HEX hexicans. I think this is counterproductive. The two tokens have slight overlap (like store of value) but the use cases and tech are quite different. Why fight? Embrace the relative strengths
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Lamont Black
@lamontkblack
Aug 31, 2023
The $HEX smart contract is like the mirror image of a “promissory note.” Instead of a promise to repay (debt contract), it is a promise not to sell (savings contract). The user who signs this contract and fulfills the promise then mints their own rewards as future payment.
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Lamont Black
@lamontkblack
Nov 13, 2023
Last #crypto class! 🎓 These students presented on $HEX and the role of T-Shares in the smart contract. Other topics were use of #blockchain by Porsche, #NFTs for int. trade & lending, and crypto in #payments. Thank you all for your likes/comments on this class at @DePaulU! 🙏♥️
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Lamont Black
@lamontkblack
Sep 4, 2023
Does $HEX need new buyers to keep the price constant? The $HEX contract #supply inflates at 3.69% per year, so I think #demand needs to increase at a comparable rate for a stable price. But this is not a Ponzi or hyperinflation. It’s how most #economic systems work.
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Lamont Black
@lamontkblack
Nov 23, 2023
Let’s go!! The tweet below was reposted by @THoSdocumentary so I’m taking that as a good sign that we are headed to @AppleTV! Can’t wait to share this awesome movie about $HEX with my friends, students, and colleagues. 🚀
HviidHEX
@HviidHEX
Nov 22, 2023
BREAKING: Looks like The Highest of Stakes is on its way to @AppleTV The entire world might soon have access to stream the best cryptocurrency and Hollywood level-produced movie about Richard Heart This is it #PulseChain and #PulseX is OFFICIALLY about to go viral 😈 $HEX
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Lamont Black
@lamontkblack
Aug 16, 2023
Best $HEX video clip I’ve seen. @SIN3R6Y describes $HEX as an innovation in “users minting their own rewards.” $BTC miners mint their reward for supporting network consensus. $HEX stakers mint their reward for locking up supply. Great summary and link between two big ideas!
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Lamont Black
@lamontkblack
Aug 6, 2023
Shout out to the #Hexican community. I’ve really enjoyed the dialogue here. Even though I’m a skeptic in #Thehighestofstakes @THoSdocumentary, people have been very supportive of my role in the film. Thank you
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Lamont Black
@lamontkblack
Aug 5, 2023
I am one of the skeptics in the new film #thehighestofstakes about the #crypto token #HEX. Looking forward to seeing it tonight in Chicago. @THoSdocumentary
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