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The overall blockchain industry growth has attracted a lot of attention. That is only natural, as it seems there is a genuine interest in exploring the possibilities created by this technology. Even so, it seems various individuals consider themselves “experts” when it comes to blockchain. The rise of self-professed blockchain […]
Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, is a computer engineer and inventor responsible for the creation of the Apple I computer as well as a primary contributor to the Apple II. He played arguably the biggest role in the personal computer revolution, and is a forefather of the third technological revolution, […]
The second day of Las Vegas Blockchain Week and the ChainXchange blockchain convention has concluded. Today’s activities included discussions and lectures carried out by prominent cryptocurrency supporters and skeptics, including representatives from Ripple and NEM, as well as Nobel Prize winning economist and perpetual crypto bear Paul Krugman. In the […]
It has become rather apparent that there are many different blockchain consensus algorithms which can make a lasting impact in the coming years. Proof-of-Assignment is one of those concepts which seems rather unusual on paper, but it actually has a lot of merit when it comes to scaling and mainstream […]
Various projects aim to decentralize the internet as we know it today. Whether or not any of them will succeed in doing so is very difficult to predict. There are a lot of reasons why this will not work, although the idea proposed by Cardstack seems rather intriguing. The Cardstack […]
Distributed applications are a natural extension of blockchain technology. Various projects have embraced them already, although it seems gaining traction and maintaining it is very difficult. According to State of the DApps, these are the most popular applications by volume as of right now. 6. PoWH 3D It is always a […]
Marketing hype for blockchain has reached fever pitch. And rather than help the cause of many a promising startup, it can have the opposite effect. People are getting so inundated with the b-word that it tends to put them off. After all, how can a distributed ledger that’s supposedly immutable […]
There are many potential use cases for blockchain technology. Most of those opportunities can be found within the financial industry, although one should look well beyond that sector as well. SWIPE is designed to solve the trust deficit in data monetization. Building a decentralized mobile engagement data platform to improve […]
Blockchain loyalty programs are an interesting business with a lot of potential benefits. Rewarding consumers for spending time or money on a specific company or product will improve overall customer relationships. Various companies are working on blockchain loyalty solutions, with some of them hitting their stride in 2018. The items […]
Various companies have added “blockchain” to their names or created subsidiaries allegedly focusing on this technology. In most cases, such companies are looking into completely new industries. That only makes people more concerned that few of these firms will ever build anything related to blockchain technology. 10. Seven Stars Cloud […]
The world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies is filled with innovative designs and concepts. When it comes to finding the right consensus algorithm, there are many different options to choose from. While some of these ideas might not be conventional, they are still valid in the long run. 6. Proof-of-Authority In […]
Blockchain technology is in a bubble. Investors continue to throw money at projects exploring this technology regardless of whether or not those businesses can succeed. Despite the growing interest, there are a lot of things people still do not know about blockchain, even in 2018. 5. Accountability Is Its Main […]
A lot of people have very high expectations for blockchain technology. That is only natural, as distributed ledgers can offer a very different take on traditional aspects of people’s daily lives. One also has to acknowledge that not all projects or ideas require a blockchain, even though that message has […]
There are many conflicting opinions on what the future of blockchain entails exactly. Some projects will have a bright future, whereas others may fall woefully short. Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao is confident that both Ethereum and EOS need to step up their game or risk failing. Blockchain’s Road to Success Hundreds […]
Blockchain technology attracts a lot of companies and investors. Virtually everyone sees this industry as the next big thing. Blockchain spending is still rising as well, even though no one has been able to deliver on the hype associated with distributed ledgers. At this rate, blockchain will not move beyond […]
Ever since Disney got involved in the blockchain industry, people have been wondering what its first project would look like. Known as Dragonchain, this venture has been in development for quite some time now. Earlier this week, the official launch of this blockchain ecosystem was announced. It will be a […]
The blockchain industry is attracting a lot of attention from developers. Especially when it comes to games and digital collectibles, the industry is growing fairly quickly. War of Crypto is another blockchain game which will put a positive spin on digital collectibles. Whether or not it can compete with existing […]
With a market cap of just under US$7 billion, EOS is the fifth-largest cryptocurrency by valuation. Despite its massive valuation, its recent mainnet launch has been riddled with failures and shortcomings. However, it may soon see a boost in legitimacy thanks to the capabilities set to be provided through the MyWish […]