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What Is a Blockchain? Introduction to Digital Ledgers

A blockchain is continually evolving list of records. For the purpose of cryptocurrency, it is a public ledger. The blockchain is important to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies because, without it, there’d be no verifiable way to prove that transactions were valid, or that funds were transferred.

9 years ago · By THE ANALYST TEAM

Is Ethereum Switching To DAICO?

The new DAICO model for crowdfunding was born of frustration with the current ICO (Initial Coin Offering) model in cryptocurrency. From outright scams to unaccountable developers, the model is flawed - and Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin says an ICO/DAO hybrid might work better.

9 years ago · By ALAN DANIEL

Supply Chains Demand Blockchains

Is blockchain technology ready to decentralize supply chain architecture? We examine the current state of distributed ledger technology in the global supply chain industry and investigate some of the most promising platforms that are merging logistics, suppliers, vendors, and blockchains.

9 years ago · By SAM TOWN

An A-Z Of Blockchain Use Cases

How do you explain blockchain technology to someone who isn't familiar with it? You could start by explaining it in language they will understand - and by relating it to a field they're familiar with. Flip Filipowski explains the myriad blockchain use cases (with shiny Infographic!)

9 years ago · By ANDREW FILIPOWSKI

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No, Vitalik Buterin Is Not Scamming You

Feb. 18, 2018

No, Vitalik Buterin Is Not Scamming You

Vitalik Buterin, the creator of Ethereum, has recently taken to Twitter to warn cryptocurrency investors about crypto. His point was illustrated succinctly in the first reply to the tweet— a copycat scammer who has now collected more than $40k by impersonating the programmer.

By SAM TOWN

How An Amazon Cryptocurrency Will Change The World

Feb. 18, 2018

How An Amazon Cryptocurrency Will Change The World

An Amazon cryptocurrency wouldn't just change the face of the world's largest online retailer. It would change the world. The era of mass adoption would be upon us within minutes of Jeff Bezos announcing either a proprietary AmazonCoin, or a partnership with a platform such as Stellar or Ripple.

By SAM TOWN

Crypto Wallets 101: How To Store Cryptocurrency

Feb. 15, 2018

Crypto Wallets 101: How To Store Cryptocurrency

What's the difference between all the different crypto wallets? Before you consider trading cryptocurrency on an exchange, you’ll need to understand what a cryptocurrency wallet is and how it works. Our guide introduces the differences between hardware, software, and "hot" wallets.

By ADAM SELENE

The US House of Representatives Just LOOOOVES Blockchain

Feb. 14, 2018

The US House of Representatives Just LOOOOVES Blockchain

An overwhelmingly positive response to blockchain technology in today's congressional subcommittee was evident today as Ralph Abraham, Chairman of Science, Space and Technology, welcomed industry leaders to Beyond Bitcoin: Emerging Applications for Blockchain Technology.

By NICK HALL

The United States of Bitcoin?

Feb. 14, 2018

The United States of Bitcoin?

Bitcoin interest in the USA is highest in the states that already have the highest per capita income and the highest cost of living. So Is blockchain's most revolutionary application— cryptocurrency— truly democratizing the financial landscape of the United States of Bitcoin?

By SAM TOWN

RSK Assessment – Bitcoin Smart Contracts Coming?

Feb. 13, 2018

RSK Assessment – Bitcoin Smart Contracts Coming?

Scalability is currently the number one problem afflicting both Bitcoin and Ethereum, but as blockchain technology matures another important problem is becoming more pressing — interoperability. This brief RSK assessment illustrates a solution... and a potential problem.

By SAM TOWN

ICO’s Completely Shutdown By Cryptojacking Attack

Feb. 11, 2018

ICO’s Completely Shutdown By Cryptojacking Attack

The Information Commissioner's Office website (ICO), a UK data privacy watchdog, was one of thousands of websites across Britain and the USA shut down by a Monero-mining cryptojacking attack on Sunday February 11th.

By ANDREW O'SHEA

ICBM: Illegal Cryptojacking Bitcoin Miners

Feb. 10, 2018

ICBM: Illegal Cryptojacking Bitcoin Miners

Several nuclear scientists working at the Federal Nuclear Centre in Sarov, Russia have been arrested for attempting to use the facility’s supercomputer to mine bitcoin. So-called 'cryptojacking' is on the rise worldwide - but this is the first known instance of the nuclear option.

By ANDREW O'SHEA

Dash and Bitrefill Aim To Meld Crypto And Mobile

Feb. 8, 2018

Dash and Bitrefill Aim To Meld Crypto And Mobile

Dash and Bitrefill are teaming up as the worlds of cryptocurrency and mobile phones are rapidly converging. Bitrefill's service allows users to top up prepaid mobile phone credit directly with cryptocurrency, enabling the unbanked to circumvent centralized financial institutions.

By SAM TOWN

Refereum ICO: A Disgrace To The Crypto Community

Feb. 8, 2018

Refereum ICO: A Disgrace To The Crypto Community

The Refereum ICO team made a lot of promises. For instance, they promised to hold an ICO. They promised an ecosystem in which gamers would be rewarded. And they promised partnerships with big industry players. The first, and most important promise, has already been broken.

By ADAM SELENE