Technology
The Time Is Now: We Need an Active Approach to Blockchain Inclusion
If blockchain is to be part of our financial and governance future, the development process must represent a diverse population, says Alexis Gauba.
Web 3.0's Crypto Winter Mission: Keep Our Heads Above the Hype
Despite the gloomy narratives, 2018 was hugely productive for teams building the decentralized web, says Parity's Jutta Steiner.
Ethereum Developers Give 'Tentative' Greenlight to ASIC-Blocking Code
A 'tentative' consensus was reached today that ethereum's developers will propose blocking ASIC before the blockchain's proof-of-stake upgrade.
How to Last the Crypto Winter? Seek Simplicity, Manage Complexity
Decred's Jake Yocom-Piatt explains in this exclusive op-ed why he thinks information asymmetry is a key factor driving the manic buying and panic selling cycles in the crypto markets.
E-Commerce Giant DMM Quits Cryptocurrency Mining Business
Japanese e-commerce giant DMM.com is in the process of winding down its cryptocurrency mining business due to the crypto market slump.
Beyond CryptoKitties: 10 Trends That Defined the Year in Crypto Gaming
From advances in art trading to setbacks for celebrities on the blockchain, it was a year of serious building for the crypto collectable market.
A Middle Way Forward for Blockchain
"Not too little. Not too much. Just right.” Chromaway's CEO gives his take on why the Swedish saying may be key to unlocking blockchain's potential.
Crypto Is Far From Dead, as These Scaling Projects Show
Far from seeing the death of crypto, we may be entering its most exciting phase, argues Michael J. Casey.
Blockstream Boosts Bitcoin Satellite Service With Lightning Payments
Blockstream has expanded its bitcoin satellite service to the Asia-Pacific region and added support for Lightning Network transactions.
Cheap Power Is Luring Battered Bitcoin Miners to Iran
Some crypto miners are looking to Iran for its low-cost power – but the path to setting up shop in the country is anything but simple.
