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Gavin Wood Announces 'Impending Release' of DIY Blockchain Tool

Parity Technologies founder Gavin Wood has announced that his company's new DIY blockchain tool, Substrate, is weeks from release

By Rachel-Rose O'LearyOct 23, 2018

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Melonport Co-Founder Joins the Decentralized Crypto Exchange Race

Melonport co-founder Reto Trinkler is joining an increasingly crowded field with the launch of Agora Trade, a decentralized crypto exchange.

By Anna BaydakovaOct 4, 2018

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Bitcoin's Proof-of-Work Can Be Made More Efficient, IBM Research Claims

Scientists from IBM Research claim they've found a way to reshape blockchain architectures for energy-constrained internet of things devices.

By Ian AllisonOct 3, 2018

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'Internet of Blockchains' Project Polkadot to Launch First Proof-of-Concept

Parity Technologies and Web3 Foundation will soon launch the first proof-of-concept of their blockchain interoperability protocol, Polkadot.

By Annaliese MilanoMay 12, 2018

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Polkadot's Plan for Governing a Blockchain of Blockchains

Blockchain governance is getting a shake-up by a forthcoming blockchain created by one of the co-founders of ethereum.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearyMar 22, 2018

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Why Minnesota is empowering local banks to fight Wall Street for crypto revenue

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