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A Note on Metcalfe's Law, Externalities and Ecosystem Splits
Looks like it’s blockchain split season again. For background of various people discussing the topic, and whether such splits are good or bad: Power laws and network effects (arguing the BTC/BCC split may destroy value due to network effect loss): https://medium. дальше »
2018-7-21 23:03 | |
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Notes on Blockchain Governance
In which I argue that “tightly coupled” on-chain voting is overrated, the status quo of “informal governance” as practiced by Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Zcash and similar systems is much less bad than commonly thought, that people who think that the purpose of blockchains is to completely expunge soft mushy human intuitions and feelings in favor of completely algorithmic governance (emphasis on “completely”) are absolutely crazy, and loosely coupled voting as done by Carbonvotes and similar systems is underrated, as well as describe what framework should be used when thinking about blockchain governance in the first place. дальше »
2018-7-21 23:03 | |
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American Congressman Says Bitcoin Mining Should Be Made Illegal
Yesterday (18th July 2018), saw two separate House Committees discuss cryptocurrency in general, as well as specifically talking about Bitcoin. While the debates reached no clear conclusion, it has shown the general ignorance of the US’s elected officials on these topics. дальше »
2018-7-21 15:00 | |
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This Silicon Valley-Backed Blockchain Startup Wants to Become the Wikipedia of Data
DIRT, a blockchain startup that plans to develop a trusted platform for structured data, has raised $3 million in a seed funding round. The San Francisco-based company said investment firms that participated in the round include General Catalyst, Greylock Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Pantera Capital and others. дальше »
2018-7-21 20:14 | |
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This Silicon Valley Backs Blockchain Startup Wants to Become the Wikipedia of Data
DIRT, a blockchain startup that plans to develop a trusted platform for structured data, has raised $3 million in a seed funding round. The San Francisco-based company said investment firms that participated in the round include General Catalyst, Greylock Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Pantera Capital and others. дальше »
2018-7-20 20:14 | |
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Coindar is the nifty cryptocurrency trading tool that every investor should use
Cryptocurrency trading can be a fickle mistress – and if you hang out in Telegram channels long enough you’ll see these questions asked incessantly: When moon? Why dump? When new exchange? Well, a new service has opened up that can help answer in real time. дальше »
2018-7-20 09:57 | |
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Prime exclusive Moto G6 Play / Z3 Play are an Amazon power user’s dream
Motorola’s G6 Play and Z3 Play smartphones recently joined the Prime Exclusive family of unlocked phones. They come with a hefty discount and all the Amazon apps you could want pre-installed. If you love Amazon Prime, and you’re in the market for a mid-tier phone, you should consider both devices. дальше »
2018-7-20 02:20 | |
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Malta stock exchange partners should launch the Security Tokens Platform with OKEx
Thanks to such accommodating legislation, cryptocurrency companies like Binance and OKEx have flocked to the country to build out their services. Helping to further build these services, the Malta Stock Exchange (MSE) just announced the launch of its MSX PLC, an investment vehicle that will partner with leading crypto exchanges to create joint ventures in дальше »
2018-7-20 01:04 | |
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Here Is The List Of Top 10 Richest Politicians In The World
After the election of US President Donald Trump, many asked themselves whether the mega wealthy should be involved in politics at all. These billionaire politicians think so! Read on for our list of the top 10 richest politicians in the world. дальше »
2018-7-19 13:35 | |
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Line’s Cryptocurrency Exchange BITBOX Is Now Open for Business
Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange BITBOX, which is also a division of Japanese internet giant Line Corporation, is now up and running. Operations began on July 16, 2018, and services are available in roughly 15 different languages to traders of every country except Japan and the U. дальше »
2018-7-19 22:38 | |
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Op Ed: Addressing the Threat of Cryptomining Malware
One major class of attacks to hit the hacking landscape recently is cryptomining. While cryptomining on its own supports a good cause when being done consciously, it also allows nefarious actors to make a lot of money fast, and, with the sheer number of cryptocurrencies available to mine, it is becoming a popular choice for attackers. дальше »
2018-7-18 23:18 | |
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Blockchain Expert Nick Evdokimov Breaks Down Token Economics
Token economy is the most important factor to consider when investing in a blockchain startup. It should be the structure to evaluate in any worthwhile investment. Like all economies, it is composed of two basic components: supply and demand. дальше »
2018-7-17 23:00 | |
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Promoted: The Future of Online Shopping Is Powered by Spl.yt — A Decentralized E-Commerce Protocol
As a rapidly growing business sector, e-commerce continues to open up new avenues for exploring, comparing and purchasing products worldwide. Spl. yt, a smart contract protocol, aims improve the e-commerce system for buyers and sellers by automating functions currently performed by “middlemen” marketplaces like Amazon, eBay and Alibaba. дальше »
2018-7-16 19:45 | |
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The fact that we want blockchain to solve every problem is a problem
Like the Holy Trinity, the blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and ICOs are all independent and interdependent of each other in the crypto space. And, as these three faces of the ecosystem help expand it, there needs to be some consolidation. дальше »
2018-7-14 21:00 | |
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Abra Announces New Credit Card Payment Options for Bitcoin Purchases
Bitcoin payment startup Abra has announced the addition of Visa and Mastercard payment options for buying bitcoin on its platform. The new payment option is in partnership with fintech company Simplex, per the company’s blog post. дальше »
2018-7-13 00:38 | |
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The Genesis Files: With Bit Gold, Szabo Was Inches Away From Inventing Bitcoin
As his Hungarian parents had fled post-war Soviet regime to settle in the United States, Nick Szabo came to call the Californian Bay area of the 1990s his home. Here, he was among the first to frequent the in-person “Cypherpunk” meetings organized by Timothy May, Eric Hughes and other founding members of the collective of cryptographers, programmers and privacy activists centered around the ’90s mailing list of the same name. дальше »
2018-7-13 17:16 | |
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Certain Cryptocurrency Exchanges Get Hit Hard by Vitalik Buterin
Vitalik Buterin is convinced that these companies are a problem and should burn in hell. Vitalik Buterin on Exchanges The world of cryptocurrency is about decentralization at its core. As such, one would expect the entire cryptocurrency ecosystem to be as decentralized as possible. дальше »
2018-7-9 07:59 | |
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Vitalik Buterin Blasts Centralized Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Cryptocurrency exchanges are a vital aspect of this industry. Although they make it more convenient for consumers to embrace this new form of money, there are a lot of concerns associated with these centralized platforms. дальше »
2018-7-9 04:00 | |
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Ethereum Classic Runs Away From Market Decline, Is A Coinbase Listing Imminent?
Ethereum Classic is performing against the grain today. This morning, as the rest of the markets embark on a steep fall, Ethereum Classic has taken on its own change in direction, making positive gains through the day. дальше »
2018-7-6 13:30 | |
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A Nuanced Look At Crypto Assets as Securities In Light of SEC Comments
On June 14, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) director of corporate finance made waves in the cryptocurrency space when he commented at Yahoo Finance’s All Market Summit: Crypto that ether is not a security. дальше »
2018-7-3 23:16 | |
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The Explosive Growth Of The ICO Market In One Visualization
Should cryptocurrencies be understood as securities? Should the government regulate initial coin offerings (ICOs) similar to initial public offerings (IPOs)? The authorities are still figuring out exactly what they should do, and how they answer these questions is enormously important for the cryptocurrency community. дальше »
2018-6-29 06:17 | |
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Bitmain Nears 51% of Network Hash Rate: Why This Matters and Why It Doesn’t
Recent Bitcoin block data shows that Bitcoin’s mining pools BTC. com, AntPool and ConnectBTC, respectively mined about 25. 7 percent, 16. 1 percent and 0. 2 percent of all new blocks over the past week. дальше »
2018-6-29 23:07 | |
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ING Experts Present a Bullish Outlook for Cryptocurrency Adoption
It is evident the year 2018 has not been kind to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. With the prices still in the dirt compared to late 2017, interest in these assets should be waning. According to some experts, that is anything but the case. дальше »
2018-6-28 01:00 | |
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Coinbase Should Add XRP to Its Platform: Ripple CEO
Coinbase and Ripple have been at it for quite some time now. The two San Francisco-based companies have long been linked, with rumors of the exchange listing the token surfacing every so often. These rumors always create an excitement in the XRP community and the crypto universe in general, which more often than not benefits […] дальше »
2018-6-27 18:00 | |
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These Cryptos Are Flying Against The Falling Market, Up 3.53% And 6.85%
In a rare move of defiance, both Monero and Qtum are flying high today in response to some recent news and announcements. With the rest of the markets falling at a significant rate, Monero and Qtum are really standing out, the question we should ask now is, will this trend last? We should consider at this point, that this is not investment advice, we are simply just reporting on how both of these cryptocurrencies are performing at the moment. дальше »
2018-6-27 14:00 | |
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Nvidia, AMD Should Brace for Declining Cryptomining-Driven GPU Demand
While everyone else is racking their brains on how to come up with the best strategy to get the most from the cryptocurrency market, top GPU manufacturers Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Nvidia continue to rake in profits even if they don’t trade a single dollar’s worth of these digital assets. дальше »
2018-6-26 22:32 | |
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World Refugee Day: How Digital Identities Can Help a Population in Crisis
According to statistics from the United Nations Refugee Agency, there are 25. 4 million refugees in the world and some 3. 1 million asylum seekers. On this year’s World Refugee Day, we’re reminded of the perpetual crises that plague our international communities and the displaced individuals they create. дальше »
2018-6-21 02:28 | |
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Bitfury Integrates Java, Allows for Private Chain Anchoring to Public Networks
Mining firm and blockchain software service company Bitfury wants to expedite blockchain development for traditional enterprise and business. Working toward this goal, the company announced today that it’s introducing Java binding for its blockchain service, Exonum. дальше »
2018-6-20 20:13 | |
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Cryptocurrency Volume Drops To A Two-Month Low, Should You Be Worried?
Cryptocurrency volumes have dipped to a two-month low, with levels resembling those seen earlier this year during April’s downtrend. But what does this mean for the market in general? Is Volume An Viable Indicator? As of June 18th, exchange volume has collectively dropped under $10 billion dollars, with these levels being seen in early April. дальше »
2018-6-18 15:09 | |
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Till Death Do Us Fork: Planning for Cryptoasset Inheritance
For many, the experience of adding crypto coins to their financial portfolios has proven to be the thrill of a lifetime. As a new type of holding with a unique set of tools and rules, cryptocurrency is wealth with its own wow factor. дальше »
2018-6-15 18:54 | |
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Oxford University Are Developing A University On The Blockchain
A team of professors and researchers from Oxford University are working together to establish the worlds first Blockchain University. The team are fully set on ensuring that this new idea can become a real-world educational institution and already, the team are seeking degree-granting powers from regulators within the European Union. дальше »
2018-6-15 13:30 | |
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The Genesis Files: If Bitcoin Had a First Draft, Wei Dai’s B-Money Was It
All Cypherpunks value privacy; it’s basically the founding principle of the collective of cryptographers, academics, developers and activists grouped around the 1990s mailing list by the same name. дальше »
2018-6-15 23:31 | |
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Clearing Up Misconceptions: This Is How Tether Should (and Does) Work
There is substantial controversy surrounding Tether, a cryptocurrency that claims to be pegged to the U. S. dollar. According to Tether, each Tether token is backed by one U. дальше »
2018-6-14 22:01 | |
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Bitcoin.org снова исключил Coinbase и BitPay из списка доверенных сайтов
Популярный информационный ресурс Bitcoin. org исключил ведущую американскую криптовалютную компанию Coinbase, процессинг BitPay и провайдера кошельков Blockchain. info из раздела доверенных ресурсов. дальше »
2018-6-11 16:43 | |
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Chinese Cryptomining Chip Giant Bitmain Is Considering an IPO
Bitmain — the largest and most established manufacturer of cryptocurrency mining chips — is considering an IPO, or initial public offering. This could potentially open the company’s books to the world and allow the stock market to assign the company real-time value. дальше »
2018-6-11 01:34 | |
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From Chatroom to Classroom: The Evolution of Blockchain Education
With the creation of Bitcoin and its blockchain, Satoshi Nakamoto introduced an entirely new practical application for cryptography, unearthing an unexplored area for computer science and technological development. дальше »
2018-6-11 17:04 | |
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On Radical Markets
Recently I had the fortune to have received an advance copy of Eric Posner and Glen Weyl’s new book, Radical Markets, which could be best described as an interesting new way of looking at the subject that is sometimes called “political economy” - tackling the big questions of how markets and politics and society intersect. дальше »
2018-7-21 04:03 | |
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