Chris DeRose

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Markets

Cryptocurrency Investment Cues From the South Sea Bubble

A warning from history: what the South Seas Bubble of the 1700s can teach us about the current craze for ICOs.

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Markets

The Trouble With Fintech (Or Why 'Now' is the Time for DLT)

A critical look at the reasons behind the change in dialogue surrounding blockchain and distributed ledger tech.

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Markets

2016: The Year of Blockchain Hubris

2016 may have been a big year for blockchain, but there were failed ideas, too. DeRose lists eight he thinks won't carry over to the new year.

fish, land

Markets

Why You Should Beware the Altcoin Rebrand

Lead developer of Drop Zone Chris DeRose argues that ICOs are little more than rebranded altcoins and come with similar risks.

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Markets

Why Blockchain Immutability is a Perpetual Motion Claim

Is immutability becoming the next overhyped blockchain buzzword? Bitcoin pundit Chris DeRose discusses in his latest op-ed.

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Markets

Who Will Pay for Turing-Complete Smart Contracts?

Who needs turing complete smart contracts? The answer, says Counterparty community director Chris DeRose, may very well turn out to be "No one".

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Markets

Bitcoin and Public Blockchains Will Power the Smart Contracts Revolution

Bitcoin evangelist and journalist Chris DeRose examines both the promise and problems related to smart contracts.

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Markets

Why Big Banks Got Blockchains Wrong in 2015

Big banks fell in love with blockchain tech in 2015, but do they truly understand their latest obsession?

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