Blockchain can upend – not just the business models of recent decades – but a millennia-old societal practice of deep significance to civilization.
As we move toward trusting everything recorded in a blockchain, consider the societal impact, e.g. on our ability to think critically and skeptically.
Not all unwelcome tidings can be dismissed as attempts to sow "fear, uncertainty and doubt," and shooting the messenger won't make the message untrue.
The next-generation of financial technologists will want more from corporations and businesses, argues ex-CME digitization lead Sandra Ro.
The mere option of forking not only empowers cryptocurrency users when they leave a project, but also when they stay, writes Taylor Pearson.
Silk Road and black markets? University of Dublin's Paul Ennis takes a dive into the kinds of sub-cultures bitcoin and cryptocurrencies enable.
Tokens for climate change? CoinDesk advisor Michael Casey argues it's a question worth taking seriously.
Can this radical new technology, blockchain, create the underpinning of a safer, fairer and more prosperous society?
A new paper from the research arm of the European Parliament examines the relationship between blockchain and a shift in Europe's social values.
As bitcoin descends into party politics, contributor Nozomi Hayase makes an appeal for the community to unite behind its original ideals.
Is land titling a ready-made blockchain use case? CoinDesk profiles the pros and cons in discussion with industry experts.
The Harvard researcher talks blockchain governance and her novel alternative to proof-of-work.
Why the ability of blockchain technologies to create many currencies could create a 'long tail' of new commerce opportunities.