Welcome to The Protocol, your weekly update on the most significant stories in cryptocurrency tech development. As CoinDesk's deputy editor-in-chief for features, opinion, and standards, I'm Marc Hochstein. This article is part of our weekly newsletter that delves into the tech behind crypto.

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We also explore Aave's potential deployment on the Bitcoin layer-2 network Spiderchain and the introduction of Spaces Protocol, a decentralized naming system built on Bitcoin. Additionally, Morpheus, a blockchain project aiming to decentralize artificial intelligence, has announced its launch. Furthermore, we examine what Mark Zuckerberg's governance model can teach DAOs about governance, highlighting the importance of checks on token holders.

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