Other Public Protocols

Crypto Twitter

FOMO for Dogecon: What You Missed At the Gathering of the ‘Shibes’

Dogecon, a conference about "the social layer of crypto culture", took place last weekend and people on social media have only good things to say.

Tech  ·  27 June 2018
Tezos

Tezos, A Launch Story: What’s Left Before the $232 Million Tech Goes Live?

Tezos announced its handing the blockchain over to the community after launch. And that's not the only way the project is similar to EOS.

Tech  ·  25 June 2018
Hard Forks

Overwinter Ahead: What Should Happen When Zcash’s First Hard Fork Hits

With its community aligned, Zcash's first hard fork, Overwinter, might not be exciting. But as always, you never really rule out a blockchain split.

Tech  ·  24 June 2018
Hard Forks

Zcash Pays Off Developer to Avoid Blockchain Split

After spending his time developing zcash's most popular wallet software, the developer threatened a hard fork in an effort to secure more funds.

Tech  ·  22 June 2018
ERC-20

ICON Token Swap Underway With ‘No Issues,’ Foundation Says

ICON's token migration, from ethereum to its own blockchain, is underway - and off to a smooth start, according to its Foundation.

Tech  ·  22 June 2018
Markets

Crypto Cries Foul In Wake of Tether’s Dollar Token Report

Tether announced its tokens are fully-backed by real cash according to a third-party review but the crypto community doesn't seem convinced.

Markets  ·  20 June 2018
Exchanges

EOS Locked 7 Accounts and This Has Implications for Everyone in Crypto

Seven EOS accounts were frozen to prevent token theft. But does this seemingly moral decision spell havoc for the broader crypto market?

Tech  ·  20 June 2018
Mainnet

$800 Million: ICON’s Token Swap to Take Place Within 24 Hours

ICON is gearing up for its token swap which will see its ERC20 tokens exchanged for mainnet ICX coins.

Tech  ·  20 June 2018
Markets

Tron Price Spikes After Blockchain Founder Acquires BitTorrent

Tron saw double-digit gains Tuesday after announcing it acquired BitTorrent for $140 million.

Markets  ·  19 June 2018
Bugs

Cold Reception? Crypto Critics Ignite After EOS Blockchain ‘Freeze’

Over the weekend, transactions on the live EOS blockchain came to a complete – yet temporary – halt. 

Tech  ·  18 June 2018
EOS

EOS May Be Live But It’s Still Got Crypto Critics Debating

The EOS blockchain went live this week, sparking debate and commentary from cryptocurrency's avid social media users.

Tech  ·  16 June 2018
Technology

Token Swaps: What Are They, How They Work & Why They’re Happening Now

Token swaps are becoming common, but what do they mean for users and investors? CoinDesk explores the evolving art of blockchain migrations.

Tech  ·  16 June 2018
Markets

The EOS Blockchain Is Now Officially Live

EOS holders elected their first set of block producers, so the hotly anticipated blockchain is now live.

Tech  ·  14 June 2018
Bitcoin

There’s a New Bitcoin Core in Town – And It’s Out to Troll Bitcoin Cash

Troll cryptocurrency Bitcoin Core is the next step of bitcoin's ongoing naming wars.

Tech  ·  14 June 2018
North Korea

Dennis Rodman and Potcoin: How Crypto Gatecrashed a Historic Summit

One of the oldest cryptocurrencies teamed up with a former NBA star this week to make a splash at a historic summit between world leaders.

Tech  ·  13 June 2018