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Blockchain Teases New Website

What could it mean? Oh hey, something interesting just popped up. Shhhhhhhh. ) pic.twitter.com/Uis5bchfVd. - Blockchain.info (@blockchain) February 2, 2014. Blockchain just tweeted this a few hours ago. Looks like they purchased Blockchain.com on 28 January, 2014 based on a simple whois search.....

The Dangers of a Blockchain Monoculture

At first there was bitcoin: the world’s most successful cryptocurrency to date. But lately there has been more and more talk about "the bitcoin blockchain", "the blockchain", "blockchain" or "blockchain technology". Bloomberg reports that Nasdaq is seeking to show progress using the much-hyped....

DBS Blockchain Hackathon

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How the Blockchain can be Applied to Ownership

While mainstream media is just now catching on about Bitcoin, some entrepreneurs have been looking into the various possible uses for the blockchain technology for a while. These visionaries are looking for ways to incorporate the blockchain into already-existing corporate structures. That way,....

‘The’ Blockchain Vs. ‘A’ Blockchain: Setting the Record Straight

Incumbent businesses focus on blockchains because they see an opportunity to usurp Bitcoin without being disrupted. Meanwhile, Bitcoin remains years ahead as the most secure and immutable blockchain of them all. Blockchain is Just One Component. Nearly everyone, from big banks to national....

Seven Reasons Why Investment in Blockchain Has Slipped

There has been a lot written in the press recently that investment in Blockchain has declined and Blockchain is losing its lustre. But is this a blip, a decline, a correction, or is it a natural part of a technology maturing or are there more sinister reasons? Great run. Until recently,....

All About: The Blockchain Part Three

The two previous articles (part one and part two) in this series covered the basic mechanics of the blockchain and the largest problem the blockchain currently faces. Now, I will move on to the future of the blockchain. In the last part, I talked about a method of storing and time stamping any....

Blockchain Gaming: Beyond the Void Preview

Blockchain Gaming is a series of reviews and previews of games that utilize blockchain technology. This installment covers Beyond the Void, a real-time strategy game with MOBA elements woven into it. Like previous installments, it places in-game assets on the blockchain, but using Ethereum,....

Research: US Blockchain Industry Big on Bitcoin, UK Most Diverse

Research suggests that while the U.K. may be behind the U.S. with the number of blockchain startups, it leads the way in diversity compared to any other country. The world’s first blockchain startup tracker was introduced by Outlier Ventures in May of this year. Its aim was to provide a....

The Future for Blockchain Technology

Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency associated with the use of blockchain technology, has struggled to shake of the negative reputation and skepticism for years. However, blockchain itself still holds the tremendous potential to transform, not just the financial industry, but other sectors as well.....

Business Blockchain Books Project Is Nearing Completion

With all of this focus on blockchain technology these days, there are a lot of questions waiting to be answered. One recent Kickstarter campaign for The Business Blockchain Books successfully reached its goal, and two new blockchain books will be coming very soon. The person behind this Business....

The Blockchain Debate Is Heating Up

An interesting discussion is taking place on Reddit right now, debating whether Bitcoin or the blockchain is the real innovation in the financial sector. Even though there are various blockchain projects in existence, the Bitcoin blockchain appears to be the only viable option due to its network....

UK Blockchain Company Hits £100,000 Investment via Bitcoin

With the UK still recovering from Brexit, Stratis, a London-based blockchain solutions company with the goal of building a Blockchain Development Platform for developing blockchain apps has raised over £100,000 worth of BTC from its ICO. Kicking off its ICO in June, Stratis offers their....

Georgetown University to Host DC Blockchain Summit

Blockchain technology is a hot topic right now, and various companies are looking how they can best explore this innovation for their own benefit. As a result, there will be various blockchain events throughout 2016, and one of the upcoming conferences is the DC Blockchain Summit taking place at....

KPCB Venture Capitalist Firm Says Blockchain Technology Could Boom

According to top venture capitalist firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB), blockchain technology could soon enjoy tremendous success. This well-established VC firm in the US has been funding technologies in the IT industry and in biotechnology since 1972. So far, KPCB hasn't made any....

Vietnam’s Blockchain Industry Faces Shortage of Talent

The booming blockchain sector in Vietnam is having to deal with a serious deficit in specialists, local media revealed. Despite the large number of software engineers in the country, those with blockchain expertise meet less than a fifth of the current demand, with businesses already looking for....

American Banking Sector Sees Increase in Blockchain Technology Jobs

Companies are stepping up their recruitment process by offering a number of blockchain technology related jobs as companies realize the potential of the blockchain. According to Yahoo Finance, IBM recently announced that it was undergoing a major internal reorganization to focus on the....

The Blockchain Gaming Revolution

There is no doubt that Blockchain gaming will be the next big thing, and is ready to break into the mainstream. Just like other industries, the gaming industry has optimized Blockchain technology to increase transparency and fairness. Currently, the Blockchain gaming industry has adapted to even....

3 Leading Web3 Interoperable Platforms You Should Keep an Eye On

Over the years multiple blockchain platforms have emerged, bolstered by the demand for and acceptance of the technology, breakthroughs in blockchain innovation, and favorable price action generated by successful blockchain projects like the Bitcoin and Ethereum platforms. But what happens when....

Reddit Revamp to Involve Blockchain Technology

Reddit continues to toe the line between staying a decentralized media platform and a centralized one, which could gain more backing from venture capitalists. According to prominent venture capitalist Fred Wilson, the platform might not be able to find this kind of middle ground and that a....

The Chicken and Egg: Blockchain Existed Before Bitcoin

The Blockchain is a disruptive technology which is proving to be an inevitable aspect of human development. Yet in the stage of adoption across various sectors of development, Blockchain technology within the last decade has grown in popularity and displayed great potential in so many aspects.....