Academic Research
Inside IC3: How Cornell is Advancing the Science of Bitcoin
An inside look at Cornell University's IC3 lab, which has numerous projects centered on researching and boosting cryptocurrencies like bitcoin.
Edinburgh University Partners with IOHK on Blockchain Research Hub
Scotland's University of Edinburgh is partnering with blockchain startup IOHK on a new research lab dedicated to the technology.
Faster Than Lightning? 'Sprite' Paper Envisions New Bitcoin Payments
Researchers have laid out a framework for a payment system they claim would be even faster than bitcoin's Lightning Network.
What Makes Bitcoin Great? One Scientist is On a Quest to Find Out
Academics still aren't sure why bitcoin is so robust, but one Cornell professor has made it her mission to find out.
Ledger Publishes First Volume of Peer-Reviewed Blockchain Research
The inaugural issue of peer-reviewed cryptocurrency and blockchain research journal Ledger is now available.
Bitfury Paper Makes Case For Auditability As Blockchain's Defining Feature
What makes a blockchain a blockchain?
MIT’s First Digital Currency Director Departs Leadership Role
MIT Media Lab's first director of digital currency is transitioning out of his role to focus on academic work and a new book.
MIT Study Reveals New Data on Free Bitcoin Airdrop
A new study by MIT researchers has provided details on a free bitcoin giveaway conducted at the US university in 2014.
How Blockchain Could Make Robot Swarms Smarter
An MIT Media Lab research affiliate believes that by using the blockchain to distribute information, robots could solve problems more efficiently.
Barclays Collaboration Sets Forth Vision for Smart Contracts Future
Barclays exec Lee Braine discusses a new position paper he believes has codified his bank's view on smart contracts tech.
