This week on Decentralize with Cointelegraph, we’re diving into the often-overlooked engine behind crypto’s public perception: opinion pieces. Joining us are Cath Jenkin, Cointelegraph’s opinion editor; Nikki Brown, chief strategy officer of Melrose PR; and Amal Ibraymi, legal counsel at Aztec Network. Together, we unpack the true power of op-eds in shaping discourse, influencing policy and guiding readers through the chaos of crypto commentary.
We’ll explore:
- How opinion pieces are selected, shaped and edited in Web3 journalism
- The fine line between thought leadership and PR
- What readers should watch out for — and how to spot quality takes.
Whether you’re a founder, a reader or a would-be op-ed contributor, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how narratives are built and who’s writing them.
(02:10) What is a crypto op-ed, really?
(05:34) What makes a compelling crypto op-ed?
(13:37) A legal take on crypto op-eds
(16:17) Web3 op-eds that moved the needle
(19:38) Handling contrarian crypto takes
(22:00) Fluff vs. thought leadership
(23:58) Do policymakers read crypto op-eds?
(26:24) How readers should approach crypto op-eds
(29:35) The future of crypto commentary
(35:12) Crypto takes that will age well
(36:24) Web3 op-eds that made you think
(38:15) The ideal crypto op-ed
This episode was hosted and produced by Savannah Fortis, @savannah_fortis.
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