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Buyer Beware? Credit Creeps Into Crypto
An influx of get-rich-quick types could encourage the sort of behavior that bitcoin was designed to escape.
The 2017 Tapscott Blockchain Prediction Scorecard
How did the pundits fare in 2017? Author Don Tapscott reviews his own predictions, taking stock of where he went wrong and where he was on the money.
Chain Moves to Simplify Smart Contracts on Bitcoin Blockchain
The startup released an open-source compiler that translates between Ivy, Chain's high-level smart contract language, and low-level Bitcoin Script.
Bring on the FUD: 2017 Was The Year Bitcoin Became Anti-Fragile
What happened after all the fear, uncertainty and doubt of 2017? Bitcoin became stronger than ever, according to developer Jimmy Song.
Estonia Inches Closer to National 'Crypto Token' Launch
The Baltic nation of Estonia has revealed more concrete plans for the launch of its own digital token, dubbed "estcoin."
Blockchain's 2018 Goal? Human Rights Over Financial Gains
Financial gains may be attracting new entrants, but that's all the more reason to increase the emphasis on blockchain as a means for change.
Bought Your First Bitcoin or Ether? Brace for the Fees
Frustrated by crypto transaction fees? This CoinDesk Explainer gives an overview of why they're necessary for the blockchains being built.
A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Blockchain Highway
Not for easily swayed, vlogger Mike in Space narrates a tour through the world of bitcoin memes (and mixed messages) of 2017.
'Clear and Loud': Parity to Drop First Bid for Frozen Ether Fix
After critical feedback from the ethereum community, Parity Technologies will not follow-up on any of its proposals for restoring frozen ether funds.
Crypto Collectables? Ethereum's Next Killer App Is on Its Way
The rise of CryptoKitties has called attention to ERC-721, an ethereum technical standard that could start a blockchain-based collectibles rush.
