Ethereum's 'Holy Trinity' Takes Shape As Swarm Testnet Arrives

Ethereum's 'Holy Trinity' Takes Shape As Swarm Testnet Arrives

A big piece of ethereum's decentralized "world computer" will be launching its first public testnet in the coming weeks. With the launch of the Swarm testnet, the network will be open for any developer to test the new file storage system and identify and fix potential issues. Developers can also use any ethereum client (whether geth, parity or the python client) for their work. According to developers involved, the move that takes the project one (small) step closer to making its full vision a reality. On the Internet today, centralized servers owned by for-profit companies hold....


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