Blockchain Technology

Scams, Hacks and Poor Management: Life After Silk Road
Following Silk Road's demise, some users (and even law enforcement officials) wax nostalgic about the 'original' Dread Pirate Roberts.

Is Bitcoin Really the Next Internet?
How alike are bitcoin and the Internet, and what conclusions can we draw from the comparison?

Decentralized Internet Project MaidSafe to Raise Funds via 'Safecoin' Sale
The organization working to create a decentralized Internet starts its native payment system with a crowd-sale starting tomorrow.

Bitcoin Core Developers Weigh in on Side Chain Proposal
Would bitcoin benefit from having multiple extra blockchains? Two influential figures think so.

Developers Battle Over Bitcoin Block Chain
Third-party service developers want bitcoin's developers to open up the blockchain.

$113 Million in Gox Bitcoins Believed To Be Moving Through Blockchain
Is Gox moving money through the bitcoin block chain? If so, why?

Ethereum Launches ‘Cryptocurrency 2.0’ Network
Ethereum is no altcoin; it is an operating system for altcoins, say developers.

Reality Keys: Bitcoin's Third-Party Guarantor for Contracts and Deals
A new bitcoin service will help you settle bets, make predictions and hedge positions without human intervention.

Still Don't Get Bitcoin? Here's an Explanation Even a 5-Year-Old Will Understand
Still can’t figure out what a bitcoin is? This simple explanation for a five-year-old may help.

Tulips, Pigs and Eternal Graffiti: Bitcoin’s Colourful Week
This week John Law grapples with Tulip Mania, block chain graffiti and the murky world of FUD.

