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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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Op Ed: Addressing the Threat of Cryptomining Malware

One major class of attacks to hit the hacking landscape recently is cryptomining. While cryptomining on its own supports a good cause when being done consciously, it also allows nefarious actors to make a lot of money fast, and, with the sheer number of cryptocurrencies available to mine, it is becoming a popular choice for attackers. дальше »

2018-7-18 23:18


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This startup is the perfect example of Korea’s vibrant crypto market

Though cryptocurrencies and blockchain applications seem to have taken the entire world by storm, there are few places where this new technology has been embraced like South Korea. In part, thanks to changing regulations within the country, the overwhelming sentiment seems to indicate that crypto will soon become fully integrated into everyday life in South Korea. дальше »

2018-7-16 16:49


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You’re A Small Business Owner, Should You Accept Litecoin?

As cryptocurrency grows and becomes more notorious, small business owners are asking themselves if cryptocurrency is something they should look to accept. Campaigns like #PayWithLitecoin of course help to inform such business owners of this accepting cryptocurrency is important and of course, the name Bitcoin is generally seen as a positive step towards a technological revolution. дальше »

2018-7-13 15:00


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The Genesis Files: With Bit Gold, Szabo Was Inches Away From Inventing Bitcoin

As his Hungarian parents had fled post-war Soviet regime to settle in the United States, Nick Szabo came to call the Californian Bay area of the 1990s his home. Here, he was among the first to frequent the in-person “Cypherpunk” meetings organized by Timothy May, Eric Hughes and other founding members of the collective of cryptographers, programmers and privacy activists centered around the ’90s mailing list of the same name. дальше »

2018-7-13 17:16


Are You Bored With Value Investing? 5 Ideas For More Risk And More Reward

If you’re new to the investment world, the universally accepted advice is to follow the tenets of value investing. It’s a safe, reliable, stable way to invest in stocks and other assets, and is used by billionaires like Warren Buffet and everyday consumers planning for retirement alike. The basic idea is to look for stocks […] дальше »

2018-6-27 20:24


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Privacy Coins Are ‘One of the Greatest Emerging Threats to U.S. National Security,’ States US Congressman

The U. S. Secret Service is taking a good look at privacy-focused cryptocurrencies like Monero and Zcash while urging Congress to “consider additional legislative or regulatory actions. ” Fear of Privacy Coins Last week, a top official from the federal law enforcement agency reportedly requested help from Congress in combating the use of privacy coins for illicit purposes. дальше »

2018-6-24 14:00


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Here’s What Cryptocurrencies Would Look Like As A World Cup Team

With the FIFA World Cup in Russia well under way, we wanted to explore how cryptocurrencies could line up as footballers, based on their personalities and characteristics. Which cryptocurrency would make a good goal keeper, which cryptocurrency would you have up front, which cryptocurrency would make a good captain and, most importantly, which cryptocurrencies would you leave to warm the bench? GK: Tether This goes without saying, you want a consistent player protecting your line. дальше »

2018-6-18 15:30


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Proposed Regulations Could Cause Major Shifts in Canadian Crypto Businesses

Canada’s government has released draft regulations for “virtual currencies” with a consultation period of 90 days, saying that proposed regulatory changes could mean a loss of $60 million over 10 years for businesses that deal in cryptocurrencies but will improve Canada’s international reputation and make it easier for crypto businesses to deal overseas. дальше »

2018-6-13 20:24