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Michael Gu

Michael Gu, Creator of Boxmining, stared in the Blockchain space as a Bitcoin miner in 2012. Something he immediately noticed was that accurate information is hard to come by in this space. He started Boxmining in 2017 mainly as a passion project, to educate people on digital assets and share his experiences. Being based in Asia, Michael also found a huge discrepancy between digital asset trends and knowledge gap in the West and China.

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Latest from Michael Gu

Perplexity Computer vs Claude Code for Coding

A practical Perplexity Computer vs Claude Code comparison: broad cloud research and execution versus focused repository and terminal coding.

Why Your OpenClaw Agent Gets DUMB (Context Window Explained)

If you’ve been running an OpenClaw agent and noticed it getting progressively dumber throughout the day, you’re not alone.

NEW OpenClaw Update is MASSIVE — Here’s What Changed in v2.25

OpenClaw just dropped version 2. 25, and honestly, this one’s a big deal.

MiniMax 2.5 vs Claude Opus for OpenClaw: Cost and Agent Tests

A hands-on MiniMax 2.5 and Claude Opus comparison using a multi-agent OpenClaw setup, with logic tests, operating costs and practical tradeoffs.

KAMIYO Protocol: Solana Escrow and Disputes for AI Agents

KAMIYO gives autonomous AI agents stake-backed identity, escrow payments and oracle-assisted dispute resolution, built Solana-first with x402 support.

PicoClaw Review: Lightweight OpenClaw for Cheap Hardware

PicoClaw is a lightweight open-source OpenClaw alternative designed for Raspberry Pi and old phones. It suits tinkerers who value low memory use.

Nvidia Just Saved Bitcoin? What This Means For Crypto

Nvidia is about to drop its Q4 FY2026 earnings on February 25th, and honestly, the entire market — crypto included — is holding its breath. With Bitcoin hovering around $67,000 and broader sentiment teetering between fear and cautious optimism, Nvidia’s results could be the catalyst that either sends crypto soaring or triggers another leg down. […]

Why Crypto Markets Crash: Leverage, Liquidity and Sentiment

A breakdown of how leverage, liquidations, macro pressure and market sentiment can combine during a sharp Bitcoin and altcoin sell-off.

Top AI Models in February 2026: A Comprehensive Overview

In the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence, February 2026 has proven to be an exceptionally dynamic month. With major releases like Grok 4.20 and Sonnet 4.6 hitting the scene right after this analysis was recorded, it’s clear we’re living in an era of rapid innovation. Drawing from extensive hands-on testing, this article breaks down the […]

OpenClaw Discord Setup: Bot Token, Channel ID and Gateway Restart

Connect OpenClaw to Discord by creating a bot, enabling the required intents, adding the bot token and channel ID, and restarting the gateway.

OpenClaw with Discord for Teams: Agents, Channels and Threads

Organize OpenClaw agents in Discord with dedicated channels, team access and task-focused threads, plus the core bot configuration steps.

KimiClaw Review: Hosted OpenClaw Privacy and Price

KimiClaw hosts OpenClaw with quick setup and Kimi 2.5, but price, privacy and performance limits matter. It suits users who do not want to self-host.

5 Must Know TIPS Before You Use OpenClaw

OpenClaw has become a go-to tool for building collaborative AI systems that handle everything from research to automation.

OpenClaw Acquired by OpenAI: A Game-Changer for Agentic Workflows?

In a surprising move that’s shaking up the AI landscape, OpenAI has acquired OpenClaw, the innovative agent-building tool created by Peter…

KimiClaw Setup Review: Fast Start, $40 Cost and Timeouts

KimiClaw makes hosted OpenClaw setup fast, but the US$40 cost, timeouts and missing X access weaken its value. Best for users prioritizing convenience.

You NEED to Update Your AI Agent with Cloudflare MarkDown Feature

Cloudflare has just rolled out a groundbreaking feature that converts web pages directly into Markdown format, slashing token usage for AI…

MiniMax 2.5 for AI Agents: Logic Test, Costs and OpenClaw Setup

A hands-on look at MiniMax 2.5 for agent workflows, using a logic test, a multi-agent Discord setup and cost comparisons with Claude Opus.

OpenClaw Setup Guide: The Cheapest Way Using the Latest MiniMax M2.5 Model

In this guide, I’ll walk you through an affordable and straightforward way to get OpenClaw up and running with the cutting-edge MiniMax 2.

Bybit Review (2026): Deep Liquidity After US$1.5B Hack

Bybit offers deep derivatives liquidity and advanced trading tools, but its US$1.5 billion hack and uneven regulatory reach demand extra caution.

The 4-Year Bull Cycle in Bitcoin Isn’t in Play This Time

For years, the crypto community has lived and died by one sacred chart: the Bitcoin halving cycle.

Why Mass Crypto Airdrops Lost Their Edge: 2025 Thesis, 2026 Update

Why broad crypto airdrops became less attractive to projects and farmers, with a 2026 evidence update on Sybil attacks, retention, points and smarter token distribution.

The PIT Review: What Happened to Blockchain.com’s Exchange?

The PIT was Blockchain.com’s high-performance crypto exchange, but it did not recover after the 2023 bear market. This archived review explains its appeal.

Ethereum (ETH): Complete Beginners Guide

Ethereum is a decentralized blockchain platform that allows developers to build and deploy smart contracts and decentralized applications…

Ethereum 2.0 Explained: It Is Just Ethereum Now

Ethereum 2.0 is today's Ethereum: Merge done, proof-of-stake, staking not mining. Pectra, Fusaka and Layer 2 blobs are live; Glamsterdam is next.