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First came Bitcoin, then came the blockchain; all about the myriad applications of blockchain technology and how decentralization is changing the world.
5 Things Blockchain Will Impact in the Future
First conceptualized in 2008, blockchain quickly became the vehicle and core component of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Today, blockchain is viewed by many as the go-to solution for problems, spanning a number of industries, ranging from banking and finance to healthcare and voting. But what is blockchain and how exactly is it supposed to revolutionize so many seemingly different industries?
Blockchain and International Arbitration: Opportunities and Challenges
I. Introduction The arrival of blockchain technology in commercial contexts has seen, and will continue to see, a number of significant developments at all stages of the commercial process, from the drafting of agreements to the implementation of those agreements as well as the resolution of disputes arising out of those agreements.
Josh FirminPublished 5 years ago in The ChainWill Investing in Crypto Ever Be Safe?
With a current market cap of just over 200 billion USD, cryptocurrencies took the world by storm with a sharp surge in value across the board back in 2017. However, just like any other investment opportunity, investing in crypto also comes with plenty of risks that investors must learn to leverage to their own benefit.
Leila ParkerPublished 5 years ago in The ChainAre We Becoming a Cashless Society?
Although cryptocurrency was first launched in the 1980s without success (and then again in the 1990s), it has become quite acceptable in recent years. Since that time, the digital world has exploded in popularity. As a form of digital currency, people find cryptocurrency quite convenient as they begin using cash less and less. According to economists, coins are more costly to create than they are actually worth, begging the question: Are we shifting towards a cashless society?
Brad GouldPublished 6 years ago in The Chain- Top Story - October 2018
10 Signs Someone Doesn't Know Anything About Crypto
I remember going on a date with a guy who claimed to be a tech geek. He was one of those types who absolutely needed to feel like he was the smartest, most educated man in the room—even when it was clear he wasn't.
Rowan MarleyPublished 6 years ago in The Chain How Cryptocurrency Can Help the Global Economy
Blockchain technology, for all its hype and attention, is just an accounting ledger that powers cryptocurrencies. At the center of blockchain technology is decentralized trust, and this is how cryptocurrencies can help the global economy to be concentrated in the hands of the majority.
Nathaniel Channing IIIPublished 6 years ago in The ChainCan the Crypto Market Ever Recover?
The crypto market was at a fever pitch in November of 2017. Everyone was talking up Bitcoin, asking which alt-coin would be the next to boom, and swearing that they would hold onto their Bitcoin until the day they died.
Riley Raul ReesePublished 6 years ago in The ChainIf You're in the Real Estate Business, You Need to Learn About Blockchain
Disrupting this, disrupting that—tech bloggers, industry pundits, market forecasters, and anyone with dollar signs scrolling across their corneas absolutely loved to apply the word “disrupting” to any title or SEO meta description.
Andrej KovacevicPublished 6 years ago in The Chain10 Signs You Shouldn't Invest in Crypto
Cryptocurrencies are some of the hottest new investments you can make—and everyone is talking about them. Whether it's the newest Bitcoin mining rigs you're seeing, or the newest ways ICOs are slated to work, crypto seems to have something for everyone.
Skunk UzekiPublished 6 years ago in The Chain10 Reasons Why Ripple Is a Great Investment
In the world of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin is known as the king. Bitcoin is the most expensive cryptocurrency in the world, the most widely-traded, and the most popular topic of discussion among fans of blockchain technology. However, Bitcoin's not the only kid on the block; and if you ask some, Bitcoin is flawed.
Riley Raul ReesePublished 6 years ago in The ChainUn-Blocking the Coffee Chain
When you think of chains in the mountains of colorful Colorado, The Rockies, McDonald's, AMC might even come to mind. But what if I told you a new chain was forming that will revolutionize the coffee industry? Let’s explore together!
Rocco BrudnoPublished 6 years ago in The Chain- Top Story - August 2018
AI Traders Handling Crypto Markets Aim to Blur Professional Lines
Adding machine learning assistance to existing markets isn't a new concept, but no one has gone quite as far as teaching a machine to play the financial market with limited human interaction.
Andrej KovacevicPublished 6 years ago in The Chain