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Yes, stablecoins are viable https://ift.tt/2PRKvsd In 1992, Professor Barry Eichengreen made waves among economists with his book Golden Fetters: The Gold Standard and the Great Depression. In it, he argued that gold-backed currencies caused the Great Depression. Today, Eichengreen is criticizing a new type of asset-backed money: stablecoins — cryptocurrencies like Tether and TrueUSD that are backed one-to-one by fiat reserves. Professor Eichengreen’s recent hit-piece in The Guardian criticizes not only these asset-backed stablecoins, but also the entire class of stable cryptocurrencies. And, while much of his analysis is spot on, he nevertheless fails to understand new algorithmic stability mechanisms made possible by blockchain that have never been available to central bankers. It is these new approaches to money supply control that promise to create non-asset backed stable cryptocurrencies that offer more utility than any money technology of the past. Current use of stablecoins already proves their valueBut even today’s low-tech solutions like Tether have proven their utility to large numbers of users. In his attack on Tether, Eichengreen questions why anyone would trust a controversial project with opaque physical dollar reserves over the U.S. government? Despite the ongoing debate as to whether or not Tether has the physical dollars to back its currency, the project has nonetheless seen a meteoric rise. Over the course of this year it has become a top-10 cryptocurrency by market cap. It’s true that Tether is currently being used mostly by day traders (particularly on Asian exchanges) as a way to temporarily escape the volatility of Bitcoin (and increasingly altcoins) in the absence of instant or low-fee access to fiat dollars. But the mere fact that it has picked up such a large, active user base signals that users are indeed willing to forgo the ironclad trust of the government-backed U.S. dollar. And we can assume that if merchant gateways for such stablecoins become more common, such projects could become a popular option for a sizable minority of consumers. As newer asset-backed competitors like TrueUSD begin to bridge this trust gap with transparent reserves and fiduciary agreements, it is becoming increasingly apparent that asset-backed stablecoins remain viable — they just may not ultimately prove to be the optimal choice. Centralized and collateralized projects do always harbor the threat that incompetence or malfeasance could threaten the coin’s value, and, beyond these threats, even a perfectly run asset-backed coin is ultimately at the mercy of governments that may eventually feel compelled to crack down. On the opposite end of the spectrum, Eichengreen’s criticisms of decentralized and uncollateralized stablecoins seem ironically at odds with his advocacy of central bank controlled fiat money back in 1992. Many of these projects use a so-called “seignorage shares” model that seek to algorithmically ape the United States’ central banking system that Eichengreen supports. The seignorage shares model includes the use of both a stablecoin and a secondary “bond” coin through which financial players lower money supply through the purchase of bonds that lock away the currency until the bonds mature. This approach is not tangibly different from the Federal Reserve’s open market operations. The Fed sells securities in order to reduce dollars in circulation. Eichengreen argues that within such a system, “an issuer’s ability to service the bond depends on the growth of the platform” — a feature that can inspire trust in the firmly established American government but not a lesser-known crypto project. Within this rigid framework, he is correct, as evidenced by the recent and dramatic value drop of seignorage shares stablecoin Nubits. The goal of creating a truly decentralized stable cryptocurrency is, however, still a worthy one because such currencies represent the best insulation against such risks. In fact, truly stable cryptocurrencies promise to bring hundreds of millions of previously sidelined people into the global economy. Cryptocurrency, if it is indeed stable and usable, can expand global populations’ access to secure, stable money beyond manipulation of their governments and safe from confiscation. It opens up vast new possibilities for remittances, cross-border payments, micropayments, stores of value, bank-like services, and so much more. Blockchain enables brand new stability optionsOne approach Eichengreen doesn’t consider is the possibility of new, blockchain-specific money control mechanisms. Though the first generation of asset-less stablecoin projects certainly failed to account for the possibility of extreme decreases in market demand, the next generation has contingency plans already built in. The “burning” or destroying of crypto has been previously used for speculative reasons, but anti-volatility projects are increasingly turning to this feature as a way to reduce the money supply in the face of declining demand. The ability to autonomously and transparently mint and burn coins whenever prices jump or fall removes the need for bond holders as well as for continuous market cap growth. In this framework, the most important challenge at hand is to convince consumers to pay a “burn tax” just as they might today pay sales tax at the register. Conceptually, this simple approach should be much easier for users to grasp. Though stablecoin criticism is healthy and necessary as the industry works to fine-tune the technology, it’s reckless to assume there is no utility for an industry already worth billions, and we should be open to new technological approaches that make what was previously impossible possible. Eiland Glover is CEO of stablecoin project Kowala. Business via VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com September 20, 2018 at 04:30PM
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A B-52 bomber shows how it can lay a devastating minefield at sea from nearly 50 miles away in a warning to US rivals https://ift.tt/2xA5Sa5 U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gerald R. Willis
America's longest-serving bomber recently demonstrated the ability to lay down a devastating minefield at sea without putting itself and its crew in harm's way, a game-changing capability should the US suddenly find itself in conflict with another naval power. A US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress heavy long-range bomber out of Andersen Air Force Base on Guam dropped what appear to be new 2,000-pound derivatives of the Quickstrike-ER (extended range) sea mine during the Valiant Shield exercises in the Pacific, The Drive first reported Wednesday, noting that the mine is powerful enough to bring down even the largest of naval vessels. The iconic bomber can lay down an entire minefield in a single pass without putting itself in the firing range of certain enemy anti-aircraft systems. The mines, general purpose bombs modified to serve as sea mines, are deployed to relatively shallow waters and could be used to render strategic waterways and ports impassable or inaccessible, as well as prevent amphibious assaults. Using aircraft to lay mines is a concept that dates back to World War II, but at that time it was difficult to create adequate minefields with any real accuracy at high-altitudes. During Vietnam and the Gulf War, mines were dropped into position from lower altitudes with reduce airspeeds, putting aircrews at risk. The first deployment of a highly accurate, standoff air-dropped mine occured during an iteration of the Valiant Shield exercise in September 2014, when a B-52H dropped the Quickstrike-ER, a sea mine variation of the 500-pound Joint Direct Attack Munition Extended Range (JDAM-ER). Known as Flounders, these mines can be put down by aircraft operating more than 40 miles away, an ability made possible by the extended range wing kit, the Diplomat introduced last year. There is another short-range variant called the Skipjack which packs more explosive punch. The 2,000-pound Quickstrike-J can be deployed by any aircraft capable of carrying a JDAM. While it was first tested on a B-52, testing has continued with B-1 bombers and F/A-18 fighters, according to Defense One. Whereas the older generation Quickstrike mines required aircraft to fly at lower altitudes and lower speeds over the target area, putting US aircraft in danger, the newer generation systems can be deployed by planes flying at the same tactical airspeeds and altitudes as those required for the JDAMs. A 2,000-pound variant of the Quickstrike-ER would offer the explosive power of the Slipjack combined with the range of the Flounder. While the mine is being tested on the B-52, the weapon could presumably be deployed on any aicraft able to carry a JDAM, including the stealth B-2 Spirit bomber. US air assets could penetrate strategic areas and seal off shipping lanes and blockade ports with fewer mines. American B-52 crews have actually practiced dropping older versions of the Quickstrike mines in Russia's backyard, most recently in 2015 during the Baltops exercises in the Baltic Sea. The ability to lay powerful mines from a distance would likely come in handy in a number of flashpoint areas, such as the contested South China Sea, where China is fortifying man-made islands. In recent months, US Air Force B-52s have made regular flights through the region, sending an unmistakable message to a rival. NOW WATCH: Why horseshoe crab blood is so expensive See Also:
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The Knicks have made a major change in philosophy, and it's about to get its first big test with Jimmy Butler https://ift.tt/2QK5VsC Josh Lefkowitz/Getty
According to reports, Butler met with Timberwolves head coach and president and Tom Thibodeau and requested a trade from the team, listing the Los Angeles Clippers, Brooklyn Nets, and Knicks as three teams with whom he'd sign extensions if he were traded. Butler can become a free agent at the end of this season. For the Knicks, the timing is peculiar. The Knicks' front office, with president Steve Mills, second-year GM Scott Perry, plus newly hired head coach David Fizdale, have been espousing the importance of rebuilding correctly. This is a new message for the Knicks. If the Knicks have been known for anything over the past two decades, it's been for chasing quick fixes. They've signed star players past their prime, overpaid free agents, or traded for players they could have picked up in free agency, giving up valuable assets in the process. Every time they've bottomed out and appeared to be starting from scratch, they've made moves to shorten the timeline to be competitive again, only to fail to reach that goal. But this Knicks team has claimed to be different. They have a young superstar in Kristaps Porzingis, who, when healthy, has proven to be good enough to lead a team and keep them competitive (he's currently rehabbing a torn ACL, and it is unclear whether or not he'll return this season). They also have young and intriguing lottery picks in second-year guard Frank Ntilikina and rookie forward Kevin Knox. They have all of their draft picks going forward, plus cap space next year. The Knicks plan for this season has been to develop their young players, create a new culture under Fizdale, and move forward gradually. A lack of talent should give them higher lottery odds this year to add another young draft pick. They can then use their cap space to add talented veterans, perhaps even a star player if things line up right. It's a good plan! One of the rockiest franchises in sports finally seems to be stable. And then the Butler trade request happened. Now the Knicks face the challenge of deciding whether or not to take a swing at a star player who reportedly wants to play for them. At a town hall event earlier this week, Mills said the team would not trade any future first-round picks for players, particularly ones they could sign in free agency. "What we're not going to do is take shortcuts ... What we're not going to do is trade away assets to get a [free agent] that we can go get on our own later," Mills said. At a press conference on Thursday, Mills and Perry seemed to refute the idea that they would veer off course for Butler. "We're committed to following the plan and not just shifting, pivoting because we see something that is attractive and might fast-track something," Mills said. "I've seen that happen and go wrong too many times." League sources told Business Insider this summer that there is a considerable buzz about Butler and Kyrie Irving teaming up this offseason when both can become free agents, with the Knicks and Nets both named as rumored as landing spots for the two stars. The Knicks are gearing up to pursue big-name free agents next summer — they've admitted as much. But now, with Butler's trade request, the Knicks have to consider at least whether making a move for Butler now is worthwhile. Teams across the league face similar questions about trading for superstars. Is it worth it to give up assets for a player that might be a one-year "rental"? Can you convince a player to re-sign after trading for him, as the Oklahoma City Thunder did with Paul George? Can you risk not trading for that player when they may end up re-signing with another team, as the Los Angeles Lakers saw with George and the Thunder? The Knicks have been preaching patience and not skipping steps in their rebuild. But they also face the real possibility of not landing any of the star players they've set their sights on next summer. If they don't acquire Butler, perhaps Irving's reported interest in the team dies down. They could continue the rebuild if they strike out in free agency, but would that affect Porzingis' feelings about the franchise as he hits restricted free agency? Slow, patient rebuilds around young talent can only remain promising for so long. After all, players of Butler's caliber don't become available often. If the plan is to add star players, then build a team around them, it's worth considering whether the right move is to land them as soon as possible, even if it means giving up a future draft pick. The Knicks already have a young core in place. Now, weeks before the season begins, the Knicks must decide whether to essentially blow up their plan to pursue the type of player they hope to one day get. Their decision might speak volume about whether things have changed in New York. NOW WATCH: What it takes to be an NFL referee See Also:
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An inside look at one of the last San Francisco neighborhoods to be taken over by big tech — and how change has come to the area anyway https://ift.tt/2xDIokj Katie Canales/Business Insider
At San Francisco's southeast corner sits the suburban-like district of Bayview. The once predominantly African-American neighborhood largely consists of mom-and-pop shops and is defined by its deep sense of community identity, one that was partly born out of the area's rich history in the city's maritime and butcher industries. But the neighborhood is in the midst of an on-going transformation since being tugged into San Francisco's housing crisis. Housing developers are constantly clamoring for more space as the booming tech industry continues to create a high demand for living quarters. But Bayview residents are determined to stand their ground and fend off the negative effects of gentrification snaking its way through other parts of the city. I spent a day meandering through Bayview to see what it's all about — and to witness how the most competitive real estate market in the world is affecting the fabric of the community. Check it out:Welcome to the neighborhood of Bayview.Katie Canales/Business InsiderIt sits on the southeast side of the city, right on the waterfront.Google Maps/Business InsiderI was constantly catching whiffs of seawater while walking around the neighborhood.Google Maps/Business InsiderSee the rest of the story at Business Insider See Also:
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The 12 fastest-selling used pickup trucks in America https://ift.tt/2QMXIE6 Nissan
The automotive search engine iSeeCars.com recently commissioned a study to look at the used car industry, where they found the best used car deals out there. But the study also took a more specific measurement of which are the slowest and fastest selling used cars on the market today. The study sampled a pool of four million used-cars and trucks that were one to three years old and had been sold between January and July 2018. But by going more granular, the study found that the fastest-selling used pickup truck on the market is the Honda Ridgeline. "The Honda Ridgeline differs from traditional trucks because it is built on a car platform, which appeals to people who want a smooth-riding truck for cargo purposes but don’t require heavy hauling capability," said iSeeCars CEO Phong Ly in a statement. On the slowest-selling end, the Nissan Titan pickup truck lagged considerably behind its competitors in terms of average days on the market. It was 4.6 days behind the next-to-last fastest selling pickup truck, the GMC Canyon, and a full 19 days behind the Honda Ridgeline. "The Titan’s reliability record lags behind its competitors, and its sales figures reflect that as well," said Ly in the statement. All in all, Nissan and General Motors dominate the list, taking seven of the 12 spots. GM had four trucks ranked and Nissan had three. Take a look at the top 12 trucks that sold the quickest below. 12. Nissan Titan: 58.3 days on the market (average)Nissan News11. GMC Canyon: 53.7 days on the marketGMC Media10. GMC Sierra 1500: 52.7 days on the marketGMC MediaSee the rest of the story at Business Insider See Also:
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9 affordable products that can help you manage frizzy hair https://ift.tt/2QMXkFE The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. As I've often said, my hair belongs more suitably in the second act of a Jurassic Park movie or on top of the reconstructed face of a 9,000-year-old teen than it does in the concrete jungle of New York. It is, in a word, frizzy. And for the last few decades, I accepted that as an inevitability, scorching it under hot tools or hiding it under baseball caps. But, like most things, it becomes easier to control when you understand it – and once I realized I'd rather not live out the rest of my days from beneath a chestnut brown clown wig, I decided to do the research. As it turns out, frizzy hair is really just dry (and often damaged) hair – concerns that are magnified for curly or wavy hair types. Like plants to sunlight, dry, rough hairs seek moisture from the air when they don't already have enough, expanding up and out like Medusa's snakes. And when the hair's cuticle layer is raised, it allows moisture to pass through and swell the strands. But, the good news is that I nor you are the first human beings to struggle with frizzy, dehydrated hair – and there are plenty of tips, tricks, and surprisingly tech-savvy developments to help you make hair feel lush, silky, and far more manageable. Here are products and best practices that will help you combat frizzy hair:Silk sleeping gear that minimizes friction and breakage and retains moistureSLIPSLIP Silk Pillowcase, Standard/Queen, available on Nordstrom and Sephora, $85Celestial Silk Pillowcase, Queen, available on Amazon, $37.99VERNON FRANCOIS Sleep In Cap, available on Sephora, $25Silk pillowcases are one beauty legend that deserves its hype – something I recently discovered only a couple decades too late. Sleeping on the smooth surface reduces the friction that causes frizz and split ends and the tugging and twisting of hair that can occur on a cotton pillowcase. The material also retains moisture better, which helps stave off the dehydration that causes frizz in the first place. The genre's poster child is the $85 SLIP pillowcase, but you can opt for an old-school $25 silk cap or save $40+ on the Celestial Silk version on Amazon – it's much cheaper, but its makeup is almost identical to SLIP's (if not a little better). It's the one I opted to buy, and it's ranked as the best silk pillowcase you can buy in our Buying Guides. A strengthening formulaOLAPLEXOlaplex Hair Perfector No. 3, available on Nordstrom and Sephora, $28Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo, available on Sephora, $28Olaplex No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner, available on Sephora, $28Olaplex makes a simple three-step process that rebuilds hair at the molecular level to prevent further damage. A patented active ingredient seeks out broken bonds in the hair that are caused by chemical, thermal, and mechanical damage and strengthens the area for noticeably stronger hair. The main product, Olaplex’s Hair Perfector No. 3, has over 1,000 five-star reviews on Sephora and an overall rating of 4.5 stars. A hair towel that cuts drying time by 50% and reduces frizzAQUISAquis Lisse Luxe Long Hair Towel, available on Sephora and Nordstrom and Amazon, $30 - $35Aquis' cult-favorite hair towels have inspired a slew of rave reviews online, including one from our own team of reviewers. The towels are made from a proprietary fabric called Aquitex that's composed of ultra-fine fibers (finer than silk) that work to reduce the amount of friction the hair experiences while in its weakest state. It also prevents hygral fatigue – the stretching and swelling of wet hair that makes it vulnerable to frizz and damage – by cutting the hair's drying time by 50%.
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43% of Americans watch something on Netflix any given day, tying all of cable TV, according to a new study https://ift.tt/2QNqp3O
Netflix's popularity is close to surpassing that of cable television, at least by one measurement. According to a new study by the analytics firm YouGov, nearly half of all Americans adults will watch some kind of programming on Netflix on a daily basis. The firm surveyed 105,664 US adults and found that 43% of those surveyed will watch some content on Netflix on any given day. This figure equaled the percentage of US adults (43%) who will watch live TV through a cable provider on any given day, YouGov said. The findings came from a YouGov report titled "TV's Everywhere Ecosystem: US consumer perception towards the television networks sector." The report includes an in-depth case study on Netflix's recent growth and consumer perception of its brand. Netflix led all networks in one poll the firm conducted to see which network had the highest "buzz" among consumers. For the "buzz" poll, YouGov asked its survey participants the following question: "If you’ve heard anything about the following networks in the last two weeks, through advertising, news or word of mouth, was it positive or negative?" The firm then asked participants to assign scores to each network on a scale from -100 to +100, and Netflix led all networks with a positive net "buzz" score of 34% -- 16 points higher than Hulu, which came in second place, and 20 points ahead of its streaming rival Amazon. YouGov Read the full report over at YouGov. NOW WATCH: How actors fake fight in movies See Also:
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RIAA: Streaming now generates 75% of music revenue https://ift.tt/2O21Q4o If you’re wondering why Amazon went so crazy today with new speaker-related announcements, even introducing Echo audio accessories without microphones, a new report from the Recording Industry Association of America explains it: Even in a post-iPod world, the market for digital music has never been stronger. According to the RIAA’s Mid-Year 2018 Music Revenues Report, first-half revenues were up 10 percent to $4.6 billion retail or $3.1 billion wholesale, a healthy year-over-year gain. Moreover, a full 75 percent of all those revenues came from streaming music. The $3.446 billion haul at retail included subscription-based music service revenues, Internet/digital radio services, and ad-supported services. Collectively, these services generated the “overwhelming majority” of the industry’s revenue growth, the RIAA says, with paid subscription services taking the lead. By comparison, only 12 percent of revenues — $562.2 million — came from digital downloads, a figure that’s been declining in both percentages and real dollars for years. But that’s still better than physical music sales, which now constitute a meager 10 percent of revenues, or $461.6 million during the half-year period. Though billions of dollars in revenue might look great to listeners, the RIAA points out that the marketplace has been flooded with new content: Over 70,000 new albums were released in the first half of the year alone, challenging musicians to win over audiences inundated by numerous types of smartphone content. Given the trends and dollars at stake, it’s clear why Amazon is making an even bigger play to compete with Spotify and Apple: music streaming services are increasing at an average of over 1 million paid subscriptions per month, not including limited tier subscriptions. That’s why you’re seeing not only frequent refreshes to smart speakers such as the Echo Dot, Echo Plus, and Echo Show, but also expansions to turn traditional speakers into streaming or smart devices, like today’s Echo Link, Echo Link Amp, and Echo Input releases. If the trends continue, actually owning music in either physical or digital form will soon seem antiquated to an entire generation — in their place, access to 50 million song collections, wherever you may be, for a low monthly fee. Business via VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com September 20, 2018 at 04:01PM
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Stormy Daniels says she was 'terrified' of Ben Roethlisberger after she said Trump asked him to walk her back to her hotel room https://ift.tt/2PUTVn4 Joe Sargent/Getty Images
Daniels rose to prominence in 2018 after it was revealed that Trump's former longtime lawyer, Michael Cohen, paid her $130,000 just before the 2016 presidential election to stay silent about her allegations of a 2006 affair. Cohen last month pleaded guilty to eight felony counts in federal court, including two related to campaign-finance violations. One of those was in connection with the Daniels payment. CNN reported after reviewing a copy of "Full Disclosure," in which she dives into her account of the alleged 2006 affair with Trump, Daniels said she met up with Trump the day after their encounter. It was during that meet-up that Trump introduced her to Roethlisberger. At the end of the night, Daniels said Trump asked Roethlisberger to escort her back to her hotel. Daniels wrote in her book that Roethlisberger asked her for a "good night kiss," which she refused. She added that Roethlisberger pushed lightly on her hotel room door as they stood outside it. "I was terrified," she wrote. "I am rarely terrified." After her initial rejection, Daniels wrote that Roethlisberger responded, "Come on." After she got inside her hotel room, she said Roethlisberger remained outside for several minutes and knocked at her door before leaving. A representative for Roethlisberger did not immediately return a request for comment from CNN. Roethlisberger had previously declined to comment about Daniels's previous mention of him regarding her alleged affair with Trump. In January, when Daniels' allegation of an affair with Trump was made public, it was revealed that she told the celebrity gossip magazine In Touch in a 2011 interview, published this year, that Trump had Roethlisberger walk her back to her hotel room a day after she and Trump slept together. Daniels told the magazine she caught the Manhattan billionaire at a party with the Steelers quarterback, who had won his first Super Bowl earlier that year. Trump, she said, made Roethlisberger "promise to take care of me." "I stayed another 15-20 minutes, and Ben Roethlisberger actually walked me up to my room that night because Donald told him to," she continued. "Yeah, he walked me all the way to my hotel room." Roethlisberger has twice faced allegations of rape. A civil suit was settled in 2012 over an accusation that he raped a woman in his hotel room in 2008 at the same Lake Tahoe celebrity golf tournament. Meanwhile, Trump has promoted his relationship with Roethlisberger. Before anything was published on Daniels's latest allegations, her attorney, Michael Avenatti, hinted that Roethlisberger would be featured in his client's upcoming book. Avenatti tweeted on Tuesday that the pair had "no further comment at this time regarding the details relating to" Roethlisberger. Avenatti did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider. NOW WATCH: Inside the Trump 'MAGA' hat factory See Also:
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The wildly popular Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 is returning for its largest drop ever — here’s how to get them early without paying resale prices https://ift.tt/2xptyi8 The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.
After cutting ties with Nike and signing a major deal with Adidas in 2013, Kanye West promised that everyone who wanted a pair of his highly-coveted Yeezy sneakers would eventually be able to own them. But since the first launch in 2015, that's been far from the case. While the rapper-turned-fashion designer has been able to release a fair amount of silhouettes and colorways with The Three Stripes, they've all sold out instantly. The Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2, a model that was named the second most Instagrammed sneaker ever, has been the best-selling variation on the retail and resale market. If you weren't one of the lucky few to secure a pair on release days, paying hundreds or thousands of dollars more to a reseller was the only way to get a pair. Now, Kanye West and Adidas are keeping their promise with the biggest Yeezy launch to date — the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Triple White. Originally released back in April 2017, the all-white sneaker is scheduled to return tomorrow, September 21, with stock rumored to be upwards of a million pairs. Adidas is so confident in finally being able to meet the demands of consumers, the brand is allowing select customers to buy pairs a day in advance. The Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Triple White retails for $220. That might sound like a lot of money for sneakers to some people, but it's far less than what you'd pay for any Yeezy variation on the resale market. If you aren't able to gain early access today, check back here tomorrow on release day for an updated product page. Gain early access the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Triple White launch now.See Also:
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