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Segwit2x Is Doomed to Fail

Developer Ariel Deschapell argues that the Segwit2x bitcoin fork is a broken attempt to change bitcoin, and that it's destined to fail.

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Hold the Fork: No 2x But Everything Else Goes at Scaling Bitcoin Event

Day one of Scaling Bitcoin 2017 presented a change of pace for an event that grew out of the network's technical contention.

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Zk-Snarks Everywhere: Ethereum Privacy Tech Hits Tipping Point

New advances in cryptography are propelling privacy on ethereum forward, as evidenced by talks and panels at the project's Devcon conference this week.

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Trust No One: Ethereum Smart Contract Security Is Advancing

Security is a concern for ethereum as it continues to grow, and many think the best way to stay ahead is to always be on guard.

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Bitcoin Price: First Signs of a Tired Bull?

The bitcoin bull market may be reaching a point of exhaustion, according to price action analysis.

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Ripple Price Outlook Positive on Korean Volume, Analyst Prediction

Ripple's XRP cryptocurrency has gained 10 percent in the last 24 hours amid keen Asian trading and bullish price predictions.

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How Blockchains Will Turn Supply Chains Into Demand Chains

The value blockchains offer to supply-chain management will come once other technologies, such as 3D printing, disrupt global manufacturing networks.

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Short-Term Top? Bitcoin Price Seeks Direction on Choppy Charts

With extreme volatility evident in bitcoin's price this morning, what lies ahead for the cryptocurrency? Analysis suggests caution is advised.

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Free Market Forks? Bitcoin Startups Love the Idea But Brace for Reality

Bitcoin startups that were once sold on Segwit2x are preparing for a split, signaling that the market should decide how the hard fork plays out.

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