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Blockchains and the Question of Data Reliance

Nuco co-founder Kesem Frank explores why blockchains may play a big role in protecting consumers as IoT comes of age.

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Bitfinex Examined: Inside the Troubled Bitcoin Exchange's History

This explainer looks at the Hong Kong-based digital currency exchange Bitfinex, which was hacked last week.

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The DAO Hacker is Getting Away

The DAO hacker may walk away with millions in spite of efforts by the ethereum community to prevent this outcome.

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How Peercoin Got A Boost From Bitcoin's Halving

With bitcoin mining becoming less profitable, one recipient of excess hashpower is Peercoin, a lesser-known digital currency.

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Amid Blockchain Hype, Is There Still a Place for Litecoin?

Once the "silver to bitcoin's gold", the developers behind long-running digital currency litecoin are seeking to reestablish its market position.

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The Theory of a Blockchain Circular Economy

Ethereum Foundation advisor William Mougayar offers his thoughts on the how blockchains could change the way we work and how we are compensated.

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Cryptography as a Democratic Weapon Against Demagoguery

CoinDesk contributor Nozomi Hayase tackles democracy, corruption and bitcoin's security model in her latest Op-Ed.

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What the Bitfinex Hack Means for Bitcoin Multi-Sig Security

CoinDesk explores the impact of the Bitfinex hack on perception of multi-sig wallet technology, a security feature used by the exchange.

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With Socialized Loss Proposal, Bitfinex Enters Uncharted Waters

The Bitfinex hack appears to be forcing the exchange to consider unconventional measures as part of a bid to relaunch.

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Mission Untraceable: How Zcash is Being Used to Obscure Ethereum Transactions

Cryptographer Andrew Miller discusses his latest work, Hawk, which aims to increase the privacy of digital currency transactions.

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