MultiSig for a Twelve-Year Old: an Interview with Gem CEO Micah Winkelspecht
Gem is a new platform for developers that can sometimes be implemented in under ten lines of code. We got CEO Micah Winkelspecht to answer a few questions about the technology underneath and the benefits of using Gem. From explaining multi-signatures in a way that a 12-year-old can understand to the future of the cryptocurrency space, this exclusive interview illuminates an exciting new codebase for developers and a business-booster for start-ups. Also read: Bitcoin Wallet Security Best Practice. CCN Interview with Gem's Micah Winkelspecht. CCN: Explain multi-signature technology in a way....
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