Dapps

Stablecoins

2018 Was the Reality Check. 2019 Starts the Crypto Comeback

In this op-ed, Micah Winkelspecht explains why he believes that 2019 will see the return of bitcoin dominance after 2018's reality checks.

Markets  ·  31 December 2018
Gaming

Blockchain Gaming: Separating Signal from the Noise

Games frequently serve as an experimental playground for new technology, writes Devin Finzer.

Tech  ·  30 December 2018
Dapps

2019: The Year We Might (Finally) See Better Blockchain UX?

In this op-ed, Ouriel Ohayon argues why 2019 will be the year blockchain UX sees a new level of priority among developers and companies.

Tech  ·  30 December 2018
Ethereum

3 Conflicts That Will Shape Blockchain Tech in 2019

Three areas of conflict are taking shape in the crypto space and 2019 will see them unleashed in full force, says MintBit's Arwen Smit.

Business  ·  26 December 2018
Dapps

Beyond CryptoKitties: 10 Trends That Defined the Year in Crypto Gaming

From advances in art trading to setbacks for celebrities on the blockchain, it was a year of serious building for the crypto collectable market.

Tech  ·  24 December 2018
Ethereum

What Happened to Dapps? (And 4 Other Big Questions for Ethereum in 2019)

Ethereum may have caught the world's attention but it needs to answer fundamental questions before being able to deliver on its promise.

Tech  ·  23 December 2018
Dapps

A Middle Way Forward for Blockchain

"Not too little. Not too much. Just right.” Chromaway's CEO gives his take on why the Swedish saying may be key to unlocking blockchain's potential.

Business  ·  20 December 2018
Investments

Blockstack Won’t Need to Sell Bitcoin or Ether to Survive Crypto Winter

Blockstack limited its access to funds raised last year, so it couldn't spend faster than it gained traction. Now that's paying off.

Business  ·  13 December 2018
Ethereum

A Built-In Ethereum Wallet Just Got Added to Opera’s Browser

Opera has announced the public release of its "Web 3-ready" Android web browser featuring an ethereum wallet.

Business  ·  13 December 2018
Exchanges

Crypto Unicorn Coinbase Is Planning a Year-Long Identity Experiment

The crypto unicorn is currently exploring decentralized-identity solutions, an effort that's playing out against a broader push to give users more control over their data.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 December 2018
Dapps

Sirin Labs’ $999 Blockchain Phone Will Start Shipping in December

The Finney phone should begin shipping next month. It aims to stand out from the rest with a built-in cold storage wallet.

Markets  ·  29 November 2018
Ethereum

Ethereum Energy Project Now Powers 700 Households in 10 Cities

Little-known ethereum project Lition is live and quietly helping German citizens hunt down cheaper energy options.

Tech  ·  5 November 2018
Bitcoin

Builders on Wall Street: Bitcoin Devs Host Lightning Hack Day

At the Lightning Hackday, it was hard to keep up with all the futuristic ideas for bitcoin's layer-two, but some devs are focusing on the basics.

Tech  ·  4 November 2018
Dapps

Messaging Giant Kakao Launches Its Own Blockchain for Testing

Kakao's blockchain arm Ground X has announced the launch of the test version of its proprietary blockchain network dubbed Klaytn.

Tech  ·  8 October 2018
Payments

LINE Announces 5 Dapps in Push to Build Its Token Economy

LINE announced it would introduce a number of dapps in the coming weeks as part of an overarching effort to build up its own token economy.

Business  ·  28 September 2018