2016 in Headlines: The Year's Biggest Blockchain Stories
2016 will go down as one of the most formative years for blockchain tech. We saw tremendous hype as major enterprises invested big in distributed ledger and blockchain tech, and frustration as more established cryptocurrencies (most notably bitcoin) continued to struggle with mass adoption in the face of complex technical challenges. But under the surface, it was perhaps a year that most often defied existing assumptions. From governments worldwide embracing blockchain solutions to major hacks, thefts and blockchain schisms, this year saw old assumptions collapse and stronger foundations....
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