Brennen Byrne Of Clef: ‘Decentralization Is A New Technology Itself’

Brennen Byrne Of Clef: ‘Decentralization Is A New Technology Itself’

The Blockchain Agenda Conference hosted by Inside Bitcoins is coming to San Diego. The event will convene at the San Diego convention center with executives and innovators from across the globe who work with the technology. Leaders in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry will provide keynotes and seminars for new users and enthusiasts to learn from their expertise. Guests featured in the California city will be Hans Lombardo of Allcoinsnews.com, Brennen Byrne of Clef, and David Ripley of Glidera. Bitcoinist got together with Brennen Byrne of GetClef one of the panel speakers at the....


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