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It’s time to confront Amazon’s secret monopolies
At 3 PM ET on July 16, tens of millions of shoppers flocked to Amazon to celebrate the cornucopia of capitalism known as Amazon Prime Day. However, rather than finding deals, these shoppers were largely greeted with photos of cute dogs, Amazon’s now infamous error page. дальше »
2018-7-29 15:30 | |
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Lyn Ulbricht and the Effort to Free Ross: Looking at "the End of the Road”
The darknet site founded by Ross Ulbricht, Silk Road, has been offline for years now. But the legal questions behind his conviction and subsequent sentencing to life in prison without the possibility of parole in 2015, remain fresh, raw and real to Ulbricht’s advocates. дальше »
2018-7-28 23:38 | |
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Bitcoin Price Drops Back Below $8000 but Outperforms Facebook’s 20% Plunge
Yesterday, Facebook stock price opened at $176 after closing the previous day at $217, an almost 20% drop. Gaps like these can occur in the stock market due to opening hours being limited to only part of the day. дальше »
2018-7-27 17:19 | |
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These satellite images show how much damage climate change has caused
Ian Whittaker, Nottingham Trent University The average rainfall for the first two weeks of July in England was 6mm, while only 15mm fell throughout all of June, according to the UK’s Environment Agency. дальше »
2018-7-27 13:18 | |
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How To Buy Crypto’s Bitcoin (BTC) And Ethereum (ETH) Without KYC ID
How To Buy Bitcoin And Ethereum Without Identification While many people are interested in buying and trading bitcoin and ethereum, they are often hampered by the highly rigorous verification process used by many exchanges. дальше »
2018-7-26 22:03 | |
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Yes, Stablecoins Can Secure Official Audits from Major Firms
“We have nothing to hide,” says Tory Reiss, VP of corporate development at TrustToken. Like the market’s most popular stablecoin, Tether, TrustToken's TrueUSD is fiat-collateralized. дальше »
2018-7-26 18:55 | |
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Wasabi Bitcoin Wallet: Privacy Focused, BTC Crypto Wallet Launches August 1
Wasabi is a unique desktop friendly wallet which is only compatible with the anonymizing Tor browser. It boasts of being the pioneer mainstream light wallet to offer CoinJoin transactions. These transactions will be dispatched simultaneously effectively hiding their sources. дальше »
2018-7-25 23:53 | |
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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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A Quick Gasprice Market Analysis
Here is a file that contains data, extracted from geth, about transaction fees in every block between 4710000 and 4730000. For each block, it contains an object of the form: { "block":4710000, "coinbase":"0x829bd824b016326a401d083b33d092293333a830", "deciles":[40,40. дальше »
2018-7-21 23:03 | |
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STARKs, Part I: Proofs with Polynomials
Special thanks to Eli Ben-Sasson for ongoing help, explanations and review, coming up with some of the examples used in this post, and most crucially of all inventing a lot of this stuff; thanks to Hsiao-wei Wang for reviewing Hopefully many people by now have heard of ZK-SNARKs, the general-purpose succinct zero knowledge proof technology that can be used for all sorts of usecases ranging from verifiable computation to privacy-preserving cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-7-21 23:03 | |
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STARKs, Part II: Thank Goodness It's FRI-day
Special thanks to Eli Ben-Sasson for ongoing help and explanations, and Justin Drake for reviewing In the last part of this series, we talked about how you can make some pretty interesting succinct proofs of computation, such as proving that you have computed the millionth Fibonacci number, using a technique involving polynomial composition and division. дальше »
2018-7-21 23:03 | |
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A Note on Metcalfe's Law, Externalities and Ecosystem Splits
Looks like it’s blockchain split season again. For background of various people discussing the topic, and whether such splits are good or bad: Power laws and network effects (arguing the BTC/BCC split may destroy value due to network effect loss): https://medium. 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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Wells Fargo Patent Uses Blockchain to Protect Sensitive Information
Yesterday, Wells Fargo released a patent for a tokenization system built to protect sensitive financial information on the blockchain. This system uses encryption to process sensitive but previously unrestricted data into restricted tokens, and these tokens can only be received and ‘detokenized’ by a specific user. дальше »
2018-7-19 12:35 | |
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Line’s Cryptocurrency Exchange BITBOX Is Now Open for Business
Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange BITBOX, which is also a division of Japanese internet giant Line Corporation, is now up and running. Operations began on July 16, 2018, and services are available in roughly 15 different languages to traders of every country except Japan and the U. дальше »
2018-7-19 22:38 | |
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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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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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0x Flying High Today
This morning the markets are looking steady. The major cryptocurrencies are up, albeit only slightly, with few stand out currencies really taking hold of the positive markets. One of these however is 0x, the native token to the 0x Project, the open protocol for the decentralised exchange of Ethereum based tokens. дальше »
2018-7-16 13:00 | |
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July 2018 Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Conferences
The number of blockchain conferences around the world continues to grow. This technology is reportedly as innovative as the Internet and thus only a matter of time before it is a necessary technology to have to compete in the business world. дальше »
2018-7-15 02:00 | |
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Quick guide to understand the hype around ‘deep learning’
You’ve probably heard the phrase ‘deep learning’ bandied about in conversation, or maybe you’ve read about it in a post like this one. It seems like almost every tech conversation happening today somehow touches on the topic of AI, machine learning, or deep learning. дальше »
2018-7-14 22:30 | |
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The fact that we want blockchain to solve every problem is a problem
Like the Holy Trinity, the blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and ICOs are all independent and interdependent of each other in the crypto space. And, as these three faces of the ecosystem help expand it, there needs to be some consolidation. дальше »
2018-7-14 21:00 | |
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Worried About Bitcoin’s Future? Hear These 4 Crypto Experts Insight
Bitcoin has had a very rough year in 2018. The cryptocurrency was skyrocketing when the year began and it saw its price plummet from almost $20,000 USD to under $6,000 in only six months. Even with the price drop, some specialists are still very enthusiastic about Bitcoin, though. Here are five experts that believe in […] дальше »
2018-7-14 11:02 | |
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Plasma Could Enable CBCCs, Says Ethereum's Buterin – But Scalability Isn’t The Only Hurdle
Vitalik Buterin believes Ethereum’s upcoming plasma implementation could make ERC20 central bank digital currencies viable. We’ll discuss which governments have considered these sovereign tokens and whether Plasma could, in fact, make Ethereum a good fit. дальше »
2018-7-14 01:54 | |
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Plasma Could Enable CBDCs, Says Ethereum's Buterin – But Scalability Isn’t The Only Hurdle
Vitalik Buterin believes Ethereum’s upcoming plasma implementation could make ERC20 central bank digital currencies viable. We’ll discuss which governments have considered these sovereign tokens and whether Plasma could, in fact, make Ethereum a good fit. дальше »
2018-7-14 01:54 | |
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Abra Announces New Credit Card Payment Options for Bitcoin Purchases
Bitcoin payment startup Abra has announced the addition of Visa and Mastercard payment options for buying bitcoin on its platform. The new payment option is in partnership with fintech company Simplex, per the company’s blog post. дальше »
2018-7-13 00:38 | |
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Scientists genetically modified gerbils to hear light through an implant
A team of German scientists recently developed a spectacular new cochlear implant that uses light to simulate sound. So far it’s only been tested on gerbils, but the results are promising. Cochlear implants are a decades-old invention that uses electricity to stimulate or bypass deadened auditory nerves in order to trick the brain into “hearing” something. дальше »
2018-7-12 18:46 | |
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AI can kick your ass at all these games
Since the inception of artificial intelligence in the 1950s, we’ve been trying to find ways to measure progress in the field of AI. For many, the golden criteria for AI the Turing Test, an evaluation of whether a computer can exhibit human behavior. дальше »
2018-7-12 18:06 | |
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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 | |
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Which Of These Big Companies Will Create A Cryptocurrency First?
As crypto popularity grows, we expect a number of large companies to branch out into creating their own cryptocurrencies one day. This is because not only will unique, corporate cryptocurrencies benefit many products, they will also ensure that customers get access to a better and more fulfilling product. дальше »
2018-7-12 16:30 | |
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Deep-Sea Treasure Hunting on the Blockchain
With an estimated $100 billion value in sunken artifacts in the waters surrounding the Bahamas, deep-sea treasure hunters could soon satiate their thirst for a big bounty through blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-7-12 23:26 | |
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25 Marketplaces for Kik Messenger’s Token creates a $3 Million Fund.
To jumpstart a digital market around its code, the company announced Tuesday that it’s committing up to $3 million in fiat and crypto to enlist developers in creating up to 25 marketplaces that only use kin, a cryptocurrency valued at roughly $100 million. дальше »
2018-7-11 19:01 | |
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Crypto Theft Rising and May Reach $1.5 Billion This Year
Since the industry’s bull run in 2017, recognition, acceptance and actual usage of cryptocurrencies — either as a payment method or an investment product — have steadily increased. However, it’s not only investors and merchants that have their eyes on these digital currencies as criminals are now increasingly targeting exchanges. дальше »
2018-7-11 16:54 | |
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Uncertainties about Crypto Security leads to Drastic Fall of Crypto Prices
The past couple of hours have been dramatic in the cryptocurrency market as prices seem to be on a free fall across boards. We can only speculate, but this seems to be linked up to the fact that there are uncertainties concerning how to securely store these new form of virtual currencies without the fear […] The post Uncertainties about Crypto Security leads to Drastic Fall of Crypto Prices appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-7-10 22:45 | |
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This is only the start of the Bitcoin Frenzy according to a quote from Blockbid COO
Blockbid COO David Sapper believes the hype surrounding Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is just getting started, and will one day permeate our everyday lives. ‘More Mainstream Adoption in the Coming 18-24 Months’ Plenty of people are feeling the Bitcoin blues these days — and understandably so. Still, even though an undeniable bubble obviously popped at дальше »
2018-7-8 00:53 | |
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Florida Wants Own Crypto Chief As Usage of Digital Currencies Increases
Despite the current market slump, the cryptocurrency industry continues to expand in Florida rapidly. With the increasing popularity of digital currencies, risks in the form of ICO scams and other crypto-related frauds have also increased. дальше »
2018-7-7 20:39 | |
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Ethereum Classic Runs Away From Market Decline, Is A Coinbase Listing Imminent?
Ethereum Classic is performing against the grain today. This morning, as the rest of the markets embark on a steep fall, Ethereum Classic has taken on its own change in direction, making positive gains through the day. дальше »
2018-7-6 13:30 | |
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Another Class Action Filed Against Ripple, Claims XRP Has “Hallmarks of a Security”
Ripple is staring down the barrel of yet another securities lawsuit — its third one this year. Filed in the Superior Court of the State of California in San Mateo County, the class action alleges that Ripple and its team illegally sold and promoted XRP, Ripple’s currency, as an unregistered security. дальше »
2018-7-5 23:14 | |
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iUVOCoin ICO (IUVO Token): P2P Lending With Smart Contracts?
iUVOCoin is Utility Token that utilizes the Waves Platform Technology. The iUVOCoin will be finite, with only 20 million tokens being issued. Ownership of these coins can be transferred from one person to another. дальше »
2018-7-5 12:06 | |
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SEC Seeks Comments on Another Bitcoin ETF
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking comments on another bitcoin-based exchange-traded fund (ETF). The proposal in question calls for the listing and trading of SolidX bitcoin shares, and stems from the VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Trust, which states it will invest in “bitcoin only. дальше »
2018-7-3 17:52 | |
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eSports.com And Borussia Dortmund Agree On Mutual Cooperation
The upcoming platform eSports. com and the eight-time German champions Borussia Dortmund have agreed on cooperation between the two companies to entertain their audiences with special promotions. As the CEO of eSports. дальше »
2018-7-2 17:00 | |
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Bitmain Nears 51% of Network Hash Rate: Why This Matters and Why It Doesn’t
Recent Bitcoin block data shows that Bitcoin’s mining pools BTC. com, AntPool and ConnectBTC, respectively mined about 25. 7 percent, 16. 1 percent and 0. 2 percent of all new blocks over the past week. дальше »
2018-6-29 23:07 | |
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There’s A Brand New Cryptocurrency Exchange That You Need To Know About
Famed Japan and US based messaging app, ‘Line’ is alleged to be building a brand new cryptocurrency exchange. At the moment, Line is only available to customers in the United States and Japan, however reports state that their new crypto exchange will not be available for use in these countries. дальше »
2018-6-29 23:00 | |
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IT Providers have deployed only five percent of the stock market via Blockchain
IT providers for stock markets and exchanges have been slow to adopt blockchain technology, Nasdaq told The Wall Street Journal June 26. The study polled chief information officers, chief technology officers, and other senior technology leaders at 20 leading market infrastructure firms around the world. дальше »
2018-6-27 06:36 | |
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