All Things Alt: Starcraft Goes Crypto, Urocoin's Future and a Mining Pool Prohibition
Even as the calendar turns to August, there has been no shortage of exciting times in the altcoin world. While the news hasn't been all good - several high-profile alt scams have rocked the community in recent weeks - there's no denying that the community is still filled with enthusiasm. To get just a taste of what's been happening - and what's to come - keep on reading! Developer Bohan Huang on the future of uro. The urocoin project has attracted a fair amount of controversy, both regarding its developer and the alt's long-term viability. Urocoin is a coin backed by the market value of....
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