All Things Alt: XC Inc, Next-Gen PoS and More Waiting for MintPal

All Things Alt: XC Inc, Next-Gen PoS and More Waiting for MintPal

Given the relatively quiet altcoin market, it's easy to miss the new technologies and interesting applications that are gaining ground. Yet, as September rolls to a close and October lies just around the corner, it might be premature to assume that the altcoin world is running out of steam as some have suggested. Today's roundup includes a chat with the developer of XCurrency, a look at I/O's new proof-of-stake concept and an altcoin that is out of this world. I/O preps next-gen proof-of-stake framework. The proof-of-stake (PoS) concept has expanded in recent months, including....


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