by Jay
2025-10-20
13 min read
Cross-Chain Messaging Layer Architectures: Security, Latency, and UX
In 2025, cross-chain is no longer a buzzword—it’s the fabric that connects fragmented liquidity, users, and apps. This guide compares the leading messaging architectures (light clients, oracle/committee networks, issuer-attested burn/mint)
by Jay
2025-10-20
12 min read
Intavallous Token Utility: Designing Tokens for Long-Term DAO Value
A practical, interval-based framework for turning a token into durable DAO value. We combine current best practices from leading protocols (Curve, Optimism, Arbitrum, Uniswap, Lido, Aave, EigenLayer, Gitcoin) with implementation-ready param
by Jay
2025-10-19
11 min read
Pricing Experiments with x402: A/B Testing Micropayments Without New Infra
x402 lets you A/B test price points for paid APIs and content with per-request stablecoin payments over plain HTTP—often by adding a small proxy or one middleware line. This guide shows concrete patterns, code, and guardrails to run live pr
by Jay
2025-10-19
11 min read
Hierarchical Multisig for DAO Governance and Treasury Guardrails
> Summary: Hierarchical multisig replaces “one-size-fits-all” approvals with layered, purpose‑built controls—combining security councils, timelocks, role‑based modules, and spending limits. This guide shows how top DAOs implement it today,
by Jay
2025-10-18
11 min read
Fractional Ownership Blockchain Benefits for Real Estate and Art DAOs
> Summary: Fractional ownership on blockchain is moving from pilots to production for real estate and fine art. This guide shows decision‑makers exactly how to structure compliant DAOs, choose the right token standards and identity stack, a
by Jay
2025-10-18
11 min read
Interoperable Agent Payments: How x402 Fits Into the Agentic Internet Stack
Summary: x402 turns the long‑reserved HTTP 402 status into a universal, programmatic payment handshake for agents and APIs. This post maps x402 onto today’s agentic stack (A2A, MCP, wallets, and settlement networks), with concrete implement
by Jay
2025-10-18
12 min read
Blockchain for Secure Voting Systems: Architecture and Threat Modeling
A pragmatic guide to where blockchain can (and can’t) add value to verifiable election systems, with concrete architectures, threat models, and implementation tips for pilots that won’t get you crosswise with U.S. election guidance.
by Jay
2025-10-17
10 min read
Can You Recommend a Consulting Service with a Focus on Blockchain for Secure Voting Systems?
> Summary: Yes—7Block Labs specializes in designing, auditing, and piloting end‑to‑end verifiable voting solutions that use blockchain where it measurably improves security and transparency, without hand‑waving. This guide explains the curr
by Jay
2025-10-17
15 min read
Embedding x402 in SDKs: Making ‘Pay Required’ Developer-Friendly
> Summary: This guide shows how to embed x402—the HTTP-native “Payment Required” handshake—directly into your SDKs so developers can charge per request with a single retry and no accounts. You’ll get exact wire formats, header schemas, prod
