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Blockstack

Blockstack Fund to Give Crypto Social Networks $1 Million Boost

Decentralized web developer Blockstack has set aside $1 million in grants to fund distributed social networking projects.

Markets  ·  10 May 2018
Markets

‘Ebay for CryptoKitties’ Raises $2 Million from All-Star VCs

The number of crypto collectables, like CryptoKitties, is growing and investors think a marketplace for their trade is a good bet.

Business  ·  10 May 2018
Decentralization

Two Big Crypto Startups Are Out to Build One Universal Wallet

The two startups are offering developers $50,000 to build a wallet that would support almost any token, even those that haven’t been created yet.

Business  ·  25 April 2018
Investments

USV, Winklevoss Bros Invest in $50 Million Blockstack ICO

Decentralized web developer Blockstack has revealed that it raised $50 million in an initial coin offering that saw notable investors participate.

Markets  ·  4 December 2017
Hacking

Blockstack Counterattacked a Phishing Attempt on Its ICO

When phishing sites tried to con investors during its recent ICO, Blockstack used its tech expertise to turn the tables on the tricksters.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 November 2017
Investments

A More Equitable ICO? Why Blockstack Said No to a Token Pre-Sale

Disappointed in the way ICOs are often handled, and needing wide distribution, Blockstack has dropped the pre-sale for its upcoming token launch.

Markets  ·  7 November 2017
Security

Blockstack Today: 5 Apps Already Being Built on the Decentralized Web

A look at the applications using Blockstack's platform give insight into what kind of future the startup is looking to cultivate.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 September 2017
Blockstack

Can’t Be Evil: The Google-Inspired Case for Blockchain

Google's signature catch-phrase might hint at problems inherent in the internet, and why blockchain-inspired change is needed.

Business  ·  27 August 2017
Investments

Investor Albert Wenger to Fund ‘XPRIZE’ for Blockchain-Powered Blogs

Union Square Ventures partner Albert Wenger has said he will fund a prize aimed to incentivize the creation of blockchain-powered blogging platform.

Business  ·  18 August 2017
Investments

Investor Naval Ravikant Wants to Disrupt Twitter With Blockchain ‘XPRIZE’

Early Twitter investor Naval Ravikant to back "XPRIZE" for a blockchain-based Twitter using Blockstack technologies.

Business  ·  16 August 2017
Investments

ICO Meets VC: Blockstack Raises $25 Million for Decentralized Internet Fund

Decentralized internet startup Blockstack has raised $25 million in venture funding to grow and develop its distributed ecosystem.

Business  ·  16 August 2017
Blockstack

Blockstack Releases Blockchain-Powered, Tokenized Internet Browser

Blockchain startup Blockstack has released a decentralized browser aimed at making apps more easily accessible.

Business  ·  23 May 2017
Blockstack

Are Blockchains Key to the Future of Web Encryption?

A deep dive into problems in the internet identity space and where blockchains could play a role.

Tech  ·  7 May 2017
Blockstack

Decentralized Web Gets Visual Aid With New Blockstack Explorer

Blockstack has released a new blockchain explorer that gives a window into its budding bitcoin-powered internet product.

Markets  ·  21 February 2017
Blockstack

Bitcoin-Powered Internet Advances With $4 Million Blockstack Funding

A bitcoin blockchain-based Internet is a step closer to reality thanks to this $5.3m investment in Blockstack led by Union Square Ventures.

Markets  ·  6 January 2017