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Markets

Solving the Liquidity Challenge of Decentralized Exchanges

Entrepreneur Loi Luu discusses why he believes liquidity is a key challenge keeping decentralized exchanges from going from concept to production.

By Loi LuuAug 13, 2017

liquid, paint

Markets

A Cypherpunk Dream: Blockstream Developer Departs to Build Bitcoin Web

Eric Martindale's new project is a trustless, decentralized exchange with smart contract functionality the developer claims is superior to ethereum.

By Michael del CastilloJul 2, 2017

machine pipes

Markets

Changing Exchanges: Will the Coinbase of Tomorrow Be Decentralized?

A new wave of decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges that exist almost entirely on a blockchain could do away with middlemen.

By Drew PiersonJun 24, 2017

DNA, sequence

Markets

Striking Twice? Lightning's Joseph Poon Takes On Ethereum Exchange Project

Lightning's Joseph Poon is now building an ethereum-based decentralized exchange in an effort to eliminate third parties from trades.

By Alyssa HertigJun 10, 2017

poon, lightning

Tech

Cross Blockchain Trades? Lightning Gives New Life to Atomic Swaps

Opening the doors to a new form of decentralized trading, atomic swaps could replace centralized exchanges almost entirely.

By Amy CastorMay 27, 2017

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