Intel is Winning Over Blockchain Critics By Reimagining Bitcoin's DNA
A look at Intel's project inspired by bitcoin's proof-of-work.
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Dec 5, 2016 at 2:15 p.m. UTC
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A Lower Block Time Could Help Bitcoin Scale, But Will It Work?
A small tweak to bitcoin could have a big impact.
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Oct 26, 2016 at 5:35 p.m. UTC
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So, You Want to Use a Blockchain for That?
Is blockchain data 'true'? Blockchain consultant Antony Lewis breaks down these questions and more in a new opinion piece.
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Jul 22, 2016 at 2:57 p.m. UTC
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Can Trust-Based Private Blockchains Be Trusted?
Researcher Bob Wolinsky looks at the challenges facing permissioned blockchains, arguing they are unable to provide immutable records.
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Mar 5, 2016 at 8:21 p.m. UTC
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Bitcoin Pioneer and First Bitcoin Recipient Hal Finney Passes Away
Bitcoin pioneer Hal Finney passed away this week. In memory, CoinDesk looks back at his life and legacy.
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Aug 29, 2014 at 2:27 a.m. UTC
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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?
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Aug 15, 2014 at 11:39 a.m. UTC
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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?
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Jul 3, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. UTC
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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.
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May 31, 2013 at 2:03 a.m. UTC
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