Technology

Ethereum

A Public-Private Ethereum? It Won’t Be As Easy As It Sounds

Making private ethereum implementations compatible with the larger public blockchain is a popular concept, but there is much work to be done.

Tech  ·  9 March 2017
Startups

2020 Vision: Why Startups Believe Blockchain Will Go Live in Dubai

Blockchain startups are jumping at the opportunity to work in a rare region of the world where the rewards are real for industry doers.

Business  ·  9 March 2017
Smart Contracts

Could Smart Contract-Based Bribes Threaten Bitcoin Mining Pools?

Could bribery payments issued via smart contract undo the bitcoin mining pool model?

Tech  ·  8 March 2017
Lightning Network

Rootstock is Fusing Lightning With On-Chain Scaling – On a Sidechain

A unique proposal aimed at scaling bitcoin’s transaction capacity via sidechains has been revealed in a new white paper.

Tech  ·  8 March 2017
Regulation

Russian PM Orders Research on Public Sector Blockchain Use

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has asked two government ministries to investigate public sector blockchain applications.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 March 2017
Blockchain

Local Government in South Korea Taps Blockchain for Community Vote

A South Korean provincial government recently tapped technology developed by blockchain startup Blocko for a vote on community funding.

Tech  ·  7 March 2017
Nodes

MIT Expo Spotlights Bitcoin Tech Concerns

The fourth annual MIT Bitcoin Expo this week saw much discussion of the need for more bitcoin nodes to avoid centralization of the tech.

Business  ·  7 March 2017
IOTA

Will the Internet of Things Need Its Own Blockchain?

Is there a need for a use-case specific blockchain in IoT? Some companies believe that the idea is compelling.

Tech  ·  7 March 2017
Bitcoin

What You Need to Know About Bitcoin’s Upcoming Code Release

Bitcoin’s best-known proposed code change isn’t the only one that matters.

Tech  ·  6 March 2017
Supply Chain

Foxconn Subsidiary Debuts Blockchain-Powered Supply Chain Platform

A subsidiary of one of largest electronics manufacturers has partnered on the launch of a new blockchain-based supply chain finance platform.

Business  ·  6 March 2017
Regulation

Australian Finance Regulator Unveils Blockchain Research Effort

Australian financial regulator AUSTRAC is launching a new innovation hub dedicated in part to blockchain research.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 March 2017
China

China’s Biggest Blockchain Backer Launches Startup Accelerator

The venture arm of major Chinese conglomerate Wanxiang Group has launched a new blockchain startup accelerator

Tech  ·  6 March 2017
Dogecoin

Long Live Dogecoin: Why Developers Won’t Let the Joke Currency Die

Is dogecoin dying? Can a cryptocurrency truly be killed? CoinDesk explores the so-called joke currency in a new feature piece.

Tech  ·  4 March 2017
Proof-of-Work

A (Short) Guide to Blockchain Consensus Protocols

Bitcoin's consensus mechanism is great, but it isn't perfect. This article looks at some of the more viable public blockchain alternatives.

Tech  ·  4 March 2017
News

Roger Ver Bets Against SegWit Bitcoin Upgrade at Anarchapulco

The beach-side city of Acapulco recently played host to another round of the bitcoin scaling debate.

Business  ·  3 March 2017