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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.
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.
By Josh Firmin6 years ago in The Chain
Will 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.
By Leila Parker6 years ago in The Chain
Are 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?
By Brad Gould6 years ago in The Chain
10 Signs Someone Doesn't Know Anything About Crypto. Top Story - October 2018.
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.
By Rowan Marley6 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.
By Nathaniel Channing III6 years ago in The Chain
If 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.
By Andrej Kovacevic6 years ago in The Chain
10 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.
By Skunk Uzeki6 years ago in The Chain
10 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.
By Riley Raul Reese6 years ago in The Chain
Un-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!
By Rocco Brudno6 years ago in The Chain
AI Traders Handling Crypto Markets Aim to Blur Professional Lines. Top Story - August 2018.
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.
By Andrej Kovacevic6 years ago in The Chain