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Governance, Part 2: Plutocracy Is Still Bad
Coin holder voting, both for governance of technical features, and for more extensive use cases like deciding who runs validator nodes and who receives money from development bounty funds, is unfortunately continuing to be popular, and so it seems worthwhile for me to write another post explaining why I (and Vlad Zamfir and others) do not consider it wise for Ethereum (or really, any base-layer blockchain) to start adopting these kinds of mechanisms in a tightly coupled form in any significant way. дальше »
2018-7-21 23:03 | |
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A Prehistory of the Ethereum Protocol
Although the ideas behind the current Ethereum protocol have largely been stable for two years, Ethereum did not emerge all at once, in its current conception and fully formed. Before the blockchain has launched, the protocol went through a number of significant evolutions and design decisions. дальше »
2018-7-21 23:03 | |
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On Medium-of-Exchange Token Valuations
One kind of token model that has become popular among many recent token sale projects is the “network medium of exchange token”. The general pitch for this kind of token goes as follows. We, the developers, build a network, and this network allows you to do new cool stuff. дальше »
2018-7-21 23:03 | |
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Notes on Blockchain Governance
In which I argue that “tightly coupled” on-chain voting is overrated, the status quo of “informal governance” as practiced by Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Zcash and similar systems is much less bad than commonly thought, that people who think that the purpose of blockchains is to completely expunge soft mushy human intuitions and feelings in favor of completely algorithmic governance (emphasis on “completely”) are absolutely crazy, and loosely coupled voting as done by Carbonvotes and similar systems is underrated, as well as describe what framework should be used when thinking about blockchain governance in the first place. дальше »
2018-7-21 23:03 | |
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Bitcoin Cash Engineers Wrangle about an Thought Called Pre-Consensus
Various developers have discussed this idea before, including Bitcoin Unlimited’s chief scientist, Peter Rizun, who wrote about the subject for the Ledger academic publication, and Rizun also discussed pre-consensus during his talk at the Satoshi’s Vision Conference in Tokyo. дальше »
2018-7-21 18:12 | |
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BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes Says $5,000 BTC Price Still In Play Before $50,000 By 2019
Bitcoin has been leading the industry for some time, even when it has reached its all-time lows for the year. However presently, it is the top-ranked cryptocurrency and appears to have reached a 50% market share. дальше »
2018-7-21 12:42 | |
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Ethereum Price: Small Gains in BTC Ratio Keep USD Value Flat
It was to be expected this weekend would be relatively interesting for all cryptocurrency markets. Even though the momentum is not overly positive, there is no outspoken bearish trend either. With Bitcoin losing a bit of ground, it seems most altcoins are keeping losses to a minimum. The Ethereum price may very well be the […] дальше »
2018-7-21 11:36 | |
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China’s CCID Crypto Rankings Puts EOS #1 Again, Bitcoin (BTC) Is #16
China has released the third round of its public blockchain rankings. EOS, the world’s fifth largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is once again the king of the list, taking the top position. Bitcoin, meanwhile, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market cap, isn’t even in the top 15. дальше »
2018-7-21 10:59 | |
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Chongqing Financial Asset Exchange (CQFAE) Looks to Blockchain For Fair Auctions
Blockchain Can Keep Online Auctions Fair According To Financial Exchange Everyone knows that China does not love cryptocurrencies, but the blockchain technology stands on its own and even if you are like China and you do not see Bitcoin in a positive light, there is still a use case for blockchain tech. Recently, a financial […] дальше »
2018-7-21 01:44 | |
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Can Bitcoin become Digital Gold ?
As Bitcoin has shown life the last several days and rose above $7000, the term “digital gold” has been repeated many times in journalistic publications, tweets, crypto forums and even on TV. Gabor Gurbacs, director of digital asset strategies at VanEck/MVIS appeared on CNBC’s “Futures Now” and opined on just how big Bitcoin could […] The post Can Bitcoin become Digital Gold ? appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-7-21 22:39 | |
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Dash (DASH) Latest News and Future Price Predictions
With the crypto-prices struggling to keep their bullish pace for longer then a couple of days, traders are taking the hit. However, even with Bitcoin being in the red for the last 24-hours Dash surprised the market today. дальше »
2018-7-21 22:23 | |
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CoinMarketCap Commits To Transparency After Data Manipulation Worries
When you open up your browser what is the first thing you type? For many enthralled with cryptocurrencies, it is often CoinMarketCap. com (CMC), a premier crypto statistics and price tracking site. дальше »
2018-7-20 21:10 | |
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Achieving Truly Useful Proof of Work: Toby Simpson of Fetch.ai
What’s the best that can happen? That’s the focus of Fetch. ai in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI). Episode 025 of the What Bitcoin Did podcast featured a wide-ranging conversation between host Peter McCormack and Fetch co-founder/CTO Toby Simpson about both best-case and worst-case outcomes for AI. дальше »
2018-7-20 19:38 | |
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Chaincode Devs, Google Alumni Create Industry Group to Help Bitcoin Scale
Scaling has been a heated topic for the bitcoin community for some time. Further, even when a technology does become available, getting people to use it becomes the next big hurdle. дальше »
2018-7-20 17:33 | |
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Stellar Surpasses Litecoin to Become 6th Biggest Crypto by Market Cap
Charlie Lee says “it really doesn’t make sense” to compare the “inflated” market cap of Stellar, which passed Litecoin this week. ‘Printed’ Stellar Beats ‘Decentralized Mineable’ Litecoin Bitcoin roared back above the $7,000 mark this week — but as BTC goes, so do some other cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-7-20 15:00 | |
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‘Expert’ states XRP [XRP] is a security, Ripple adopted a “wrong regulatory approach”
The XRP [XRP] token is under regulatory scrutiny, as its status has not yet been decided by the United States Securities and Exchanges Commission [SEC]. Even as Bitcoin [BTC] and Ethereum [ETH] have been safe from being declared as securities, the status of the third largest cryptocurrency is still mired in confusion. This is reflected […] дальше »
2018-7-20 14:27 | |
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Online Payments Company Abandons Blockchain Technology for Being ‘Impractical’ and ‘Overhyped’
Established online payments processing company Stripe previously supported cryptocurrency, even releasing a Bitcoin exchange tool back in 2015. But now it seems that it has changed its stance on the matter. дальше »
2018-7-20 13:59 | |
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Indian Bitcoin Ponzi Kingpin Amit Bhardwaj, Offers Compensation To Victims
Amit Bhardwaj, the Ponzi scheme kingpin accused of scamming thousands by promising outlandish returns on investments in Bitcoins, has offered to pay back investors their initial investments in Indian rupees even as one of the country’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Zebpay, has been roped in to help with the investigation. What Was Bharadwaj's Ponzi Scheme? Over […] дальше »
2018-7-20 13:06 | |
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Citadel CEO Denies Any Interest in Bitcoin; Market Remains Entirely Unfazed
Ken Griffin, founder and CEO of the Citadel hedge fund, is denying any interest in the cryptocurrency and even going so far as to call it “a solution looking for a problem. ” His ill-informed criticism comes amid a wave of positive developments in the cryptocurrency market. дальше »
2018-7-20 11:00 | |
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Bitcoin Price Analysis: Is this a Bullish Reversal or the Puppet Master at Play?
At last some excitement! Yesterday Bitcoin leapt nearly 12% in 24 hours but what’s behind the rally? Could it be the BlackRock and Coinbase news or is it purely fundamental? Market Overview What a rollercoaster ride! Earlier this week Financial News London reported that the world’s largest ETF provider, BlackRock, had cast its gaze to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as potential investments but before the news even had the opportunity to impact cryptocurrency prices, BlackRock CEO, Read More The post Bitcoin Price Analysis: Is this a Bullish Reversal or the Puppet Master at Play? appeared first on Bitcoinist.com. дальше »
2018-7-20 05:00 | |
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Crypto Boss John McAfee Equates Impending Bitcoin Bull Market To A Volcanic Eruption
John Mcafee Equates Impending Bitcoin Bull Market To A Volcanic Eruption Unlike many of his peers, software magnate and cryptocurrency hobbyist, John McAfee, is always vociferous about his ideas, even when they are considered radical. дальше »
2018-7-20 23:14 | |
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Stellar (XLM) Correction Could See It Trading In Another Falling Wedge
Stellar (XLM) has been on fire for the last few days. The price spiked up soon after breaking out of the falling wedge. It even refused to correct with the rest of the market despite overbought conditions on the RSI for XLM/BTC chart above. дальше »
2018-7-19 21:30 | |
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Kodak-Branded Crypto-Mining Scheme Failed Before It Even Started
It’s now official. The Kodak-branded cryptocurrency mining computer — dubbed the KashMiner — is going the way of the iconic Kodak camera as it is about to go extinct even before it started rolling out. дальше »
2018-7-19 16:39 | |
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Huge Inflow into Crypto Investment Fund Despite Bear Market
Crypto investment fund Grayscale has revealed it received record-breaking inflows of money during the first six months of 2018 even though the price of Bitcoin crashed from $20,000 to $7,000. Crypto Fund Receives Strong Backing Grayscale Investments released their first Digital Asset Investment report, which showed a large influx of money into their crypto investment. дальше »
2018-7-19 22:00 | |
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Bitcoin (BTC) Likely To Fall To $5,400 After Unsustainable Short Squeeze Pump
To the surprise of many, Bitcoin (BTC) made a big move yesterday all the way to $7,500 in a matter of hours. While many investors were unaware of the real reason this pump occurred, many believed it had something to do with a Bitcoin ETF. дальше »
2018-7-18 21:30 | |
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Powerful Cryptocurrency Firms on the Road Towards Becoming Banks
When bitcoin came out, supporters believed that the decentralized cryptocurrency would decimate the banking industry. Years later, as digital currencies became more mainstream, these networks were suddenly commanding billion dollar valuations. дальше »
2018-7-18 20:30 | |
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Ex-Gangster Launches Cryptocurrency, Claims to Raise $750 Million
Wan Kuok-koi, known as a former Macau gangster, is making inroads into the world of digital currencies via a mysterious company based in Beijing. Kuok-koi will be launching chess and poker tournaments on the mainland, for which he even floated an initial coin offering (ICO). дальше »
2018-7-18 16:09 | |
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Litecoin [LTC] founder Charlie Lee clarifies the Token Pay and Litecoin Foundation partnership
Ever since Litecoin Foundation announced its partnership with TokenPay, it has become the most controversial topic in the cryptoverse. The partnership even drew the attention of a crypto-influencer and Bitcoin advocate, Tony Vays. дальше »
2018-7-18 11:24 | |
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Litecoin Creator Charlie Lee Advises Followers to Buy Bitcoin Before any Other Coins, “LTC Included”
Litecoin (LTC) creator Charlie Lee took to Twitter today to advise his followers to purchase Bitcoin before any other cryptocurrencies, even the one he created himself. Most controversially, Lee seemed to refer to all other cryptocurrencies besides Bitcoin, including Litecoin, as “shitcoins”. дальше »
2018-7-18 10:24 | |
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Bitcoin Miner Scam from Kodak Licensee Shut Down by SEC
A Bitcoin miner project operating under the Kodak brand has collapsed. The company behind the scheme has said that it has been stopped from proceeding any further by the SEC. Unrealistic Promises and Incorrect Math In January, a Bitcoin mining computer called the Kodak KashMiner was unveiled at the CES technology show held in Las Vegas. дальше »
2018-7-18 07:00 | |
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Litecoin Creator Charlie Lee Advises Followers to Buy Bitcoin Before any Other Coins, “LTC Included”
Litecoin (LTC) creator Charlie Lee took to Twitter today to advise his followers to purchase Bitcoin before any other cryptocurrencies, even the one he created himself. Most controversially, Lee seemed to refer to all other cryptocurrencies besides Bitcoin, including Litecoin, as “shitcoins”. дальше »
2018-7-18 00:38 | |
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Litecoin’s Charlie Lee: Buy At Least 1 Bitcoin… Before Litecoin
Litecoin (LTC) creator Charlie Lee has advised cryptocurrency investors to buy Bitcoin (BTC) before any other asset – including Litecoin. Bitcoin First, ‘Shitcoins’ Later In a tweet dated July 17, Lee, who continues to pour time into Litecoin development and partnerships despite selling his own holdings earlier this year, appeared to refer to his creation as a “shitcoin. дальше »
2018-7-18 23:00 | |
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The ongoing Hacks Highlight is essential for better protection, reformed transactions, says DEX.top
“Well constructed” contract code is the key, and all exchanges must focus on this in order to gain and keep users’ trust. The Sad Story of Exchange Hacks Continues Catastrophic hacks resulted in millions of dollars lost at early bitcoin exchanges like Mt. дальше »
2018-7-18 22:44 | |
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Stronghold and IBM Collaborate to Launch FDIC-Insured Stablecoin on Stellar
Stronghold, a cryptocurrency trading platform housed by Stellar, is launching a stablecoin on its parent network’s blockchain in collaboration with IBM. Stronghold USD will be backed with “one-to-one U. дальше »
2018-7-18 22:00 | |
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The Dangers of Russian Hackers’ Bitcoin Trail
Context The controversy around possible Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election became a constant in the US public discourse even before the campaign itself has concluded. The scope of its interest includes everything related to the alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election, including the Trump campaign’s possible cooperation and coordination with Russians. The дальше »
2018-7-17 01:12 | |
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Bitcoin: Can Cryptocurrency Save Us From Google?
Photo: Wang Ying/Zuma Press By Andy Kessler Andy Kessler The Wall Street Journal Biography @andykessler July 15, 2018 2:52 p. m. When you do buy one, always have an exit strategy—not for right away, this quarter, this year or even the next few years. дальше »
2018-7-17 00:46 | |
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What Is the CoolWallet S?
Hardware wallets are an integral part of the cryptocurrency industry. They are an excellent way of keeping one’s cryptocurrency portfolio safe from harm. The CoolWallet S claims to be the ultimate Bitcoin wallet, even though it’s not just useful for BTC. дальше »
2018-7-16 21:00 | |
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Promoted: The Future of Online Shopping Is Powered by Spl.yt — A Decentralized E-Commerce Protocol
As a rapidly growing business sector, e-commerce continues to open up new avenues for exploring, comparing and purchasing products worldwide. Spl. yt, a smart contract protocol, aims improve the e-commerce system for buyers and sellers by automating functions currently performed by “middlemen” marketplaces like Amazon, eBay and Alibaba. дальше »
2018-7-16 19:45 | |
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Ethereum Price Analysis – Bullish Outlook After Hard Drops this Month
Altcoins have been strong performers today and the largest cap altcoin, Ethereum, is no different. Ethereum has had around a 6% gain over the last 24 hours and has been outperforming Bitcoin. It has been a particularly bad month for Ethereum’s price and even with today’s increase, the loss for the month is around 5%. дальше »
2018-7-16 19:39 | |
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Bitcoin (BTC) Technical Analysis July 16, BlackRock News Causing Price Jump
BlackRock and US Congress up Vote Boosting Bitcoin Prices It couldn’t be a good time to trade or even hold Bitcoin. Not only does it appear to be bottoming out but the mere fact that BlackRock is tinkering about it legitimizes this asset. дальше »
2018-7-16 19:20 | |
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Bitcoin is great for criminals. This is even better for law enforcement
When politicians and mainstream media began finger pointing, they had only one culprit to blame – bitcoin. No, the biggest takeaway from all this was that bitcoin had facilitated one of the gravest nation state-orchestrated crimes in years. дальше »
2018-7-16 18:42 | |
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Latest Findings Regarding The Rise And Fall In Value Of Bitcoin
The rise as well as fall in Bitcoin’s values has led to several market bubbles that have been created in history. It has even outpaced the tulip mania that arose in the 17th century as well as the South Sea bubble that rose in 1720 or the dot com bubbles or Japanese asset price movements. дальше »
2018-7-16 17:02 | |
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Bitcoin is Great for Criminals. It’s Even Better for Law Enforcement
When the indictment of Russian intelligence officers for interfering with the US election broke, the recriminations were swift. Not only had the 12 allegedly hacked the Democratic National Committee, but they’d had the temerity to do so using servers paid with cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-7-16 15:40 | |
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Japanese chat giant Line launches its cryptocurrency exchange – but not in Japan
Months after announcing it in January, Japanese messaging giant Line has finally opened their new cryptocurrency exchange – everywhere except Japan and North America. BITBOX is now hosting trade in around 30 coins, sans fiat trading for the time being. дальше »
2018-7-16 13:10 | |
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The reason a Cryptocurrency was how I received my perks.
I was sitting at home when my teenage son asked me when Overstock was going to start accepting Bitcoin as payment. To be honest, at the time I didn’t even know what Bitcoin was, let alone other cryptocurrencies or blockchain. дальше »
2018-7-15 23:38 | |
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Bank of Queensland Customers Can No Longer Buy Bitcoin With Home Equity Loans
Various banks around the world have shown a tendency to oppose cryptocurrency. Bank of Queensland is doing exactly that, even though its decision makes a lot of sense. Clients were tapping into home equity loans to buy cryptocurrency, which is ill-advised. дальше »
2018-7-15 21:00 | |
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Three Russian Universities Add Crypto Courses and Diplomas
More academic institutions in Russia are starting educational courses and even postgraduate programs in crypto and blockchain technologies. Three universities will be teaching related subjects like cryptography and digital economy during the new academic year beginning in September. дальше »
2018-7-15 16:55 | |
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