Blockchain Breakout? 2017 Will Keep Investors on the Brink

Blockchain Breakout? 2017 Will Keep Investors on the Brink

Looking back, the blockchain sector had its fair share of victories, defeats and controversies in 2016. But it appears poised for continued growth in 2017. Sure, there's still the chance of a catastrophic events (these have happened more than a few times in the industry's short lifetime), but just as likely is parabolic growth. So, how can investors prepare to spot patterns in the developing industry? First, understand the basics. I divide the industry into three categories (bitcoin, other public blockchains and consortiums, and private ledgers). That said, here are my predictions for how....


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