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New Altcoin Promotes Fitness with 'Proof of Sweat'

Mangocoinz uses exercise as proof of work, but how to stop the cheaters?

By Danny BradburyAug 15, 2014

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5 Global Problems Bitcoin's Proof of Work Can Help Solve

Could there be better uses of cyrptocurrency proof of work rather than just solving arbitrary cryptographic problems?

By Daniel CawreyJul 3, 2014

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Trust in Bitcoin builds by solving one 'puzzle' at a time

What makes Bitcoin transactions secure and trustworthy? Computer security and cryptography expert Zulfikar Ramzan explains in this video from Khan Academy.

By Shirley SilukMay 31, 2013

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