Even with a tumultuous past and harsh critics, stablecoin projects keep popping up, aiming to relieve some of the volatility in the crypto markets.
EOS: Unpacking the Big Promises Behind a Possible Blockchain Contender
Dan Larimer says his new project has an infinitely scalable blockchain, but skeptics doubt the controversial figure’s ability to pull it off.
Startups See Service Outages Amid Ethereum Blockchain Backlog
The ethereum network’s transaction backlog has ensnared a number of cryptocurrency exchanges.
$600k for an Ethereum Name? A Thriving Auction Market Is Underway
An ethereum project aimed at decentralizing the domain space is winning enthusiasm – and investment dollars – from crypto investors.
The Litening: Will Litecoin Be the First Big Blockchain With Lightning?
A new test version of the Lightning Network launched today, marking a step toward a long-awaited live debut on a major cryptocurrency.
A (Short) Guide to Blockchain Consensus Protocols
Bitcoin’s consensus mechanism is great, but it isn’t perfect. This article looks at some of the more viable public blockchain alternatives.
Beyond Immutability: Ethereum Classic Maps a Way Forward
Apart from a commitment to immutability, ethereum classic is much like ethereum. Now, though, its supporters favor another pillar of differentiation.
Drugs, Code and ICOs: Monero’s Long Road to Blockchain Respect
CoinDesk explores the alternative digital currency monero and its long road to becoming of the industry’s most talked-about projects.
The Blockchain Created By Ethereum’s Fork is Forking Now
A blockchain that was born out of the rejection of a specific technical change is on the verge of making that specific change, some argue.
The Stolen DAO Funds Are On the Move
More than $5m worth of digital currency associated with the attack on The DAO is on the move.
Ethereum Hard Fork Creates Competing Currencies
The Ethereum hard fork executed last week has inadvertently resulted in the creation of a competing currency, classic ether.
Libertarian Party of Texas to Store Election Results On Three Blockchains
The Libertarian Party of Texas will log the results of its ballot initiatives on three separate blockchains implemented by Blockchain Technology Corp.
Why and How Banks Should Embrace Blockchain Tech
In the second part of his three-part series, angel investor William Mougayar looks at why and how banks should start embracing blockchain technology.
Mastercoin Seeks Second Start With Omni Reboot
Pioneering crypto 2.0 project Mastercoin has officially rebranded as Omni in a bid to solidify its messaging in the face of criticism and competition.
All Things Alt: Sync’s Stability Bid, an Ivy League Alt and a Coin for World Domination
In this week’s roundup: SYNC adds more services to its network while a block chain-based strategy game takes shape.
New Altcoin Promotes Fitness with ‘Proof of Sweat’
Mangocoinz uses exercise as proof of work, but how to stop the cheaters?
Why We Need All The Altcoins We Can Get
Are there too many altcoins? If anything, we need more of them and here’s why.
BitHalo: Smart Contracts Without the Block Chain Bloat
Decentralized platform BitHalo enables the creation of trustless, two-party transactions and smart contracts.
The Promise and Pitfalls of Crypto Crowdfunding
New initiatives by Swarm are trying to push crypto-based crowdfunding forward. But are they the solution?
5 Global Problems Bitcoin’s Proof of Work Can Help Solve
Could there be better uses of cyrptocurrency proof of work rather than just solving arbitrary cryptographic problems?