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IC3 Researchers Propose ‘Solidus’ Protocol for Private Transactions

Researchers have proposed a new process for keeping transactions confidential over public blockchains.

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Inside IC3: How Cornell is Advancing the Science of Bitcoin

An inside look at Cornell University's IC3 lab, which has numerous projects centered on researching and boosting cryptocurrencies like bitcoin.

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Edinburgh University Partners with IOHK on Blockchain Research Hub

Scotland's University of Edinburgh is partnering with blockchain startup IOHK on a new research lab dedicated to the technology.

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Faster Than Lightning? 'Sprite' Paper Envisions New Bitcoin Payments

Researchers have laid out a framework for a payment system they claim would be even faster than bitcoin's Lightning Network.

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What Makes Bitcoin Great? One Scientist is On a Quest to Find Out

Academics still aren't sure why bitcoin is so robust, but one Cornell professor has made it her mission to find out.

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Ledger Publishes First Volume of Peer-Reviewed Blockchain Research

The inaugural issue of peer-reviewed cryptocurrency and blockchain research journal Ledger is now available.

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MIT’s First Digital Currency Director Departs Leadership Role

MIT Media Lab's first director of digital currency is transitioning out of his role to focus on academic work and a new book.

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MIT Study Reveals New Data on Free Bitcoin Airdrop

A new study by MIT researchers has provided details on a free bitcoin giveaway conducted at the US university in 2014.

Research conducted by Gartner is predicting a 50 percent increase in overall data quality by 2023

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How Blockchain Could Make Robot Swarms Smarter

An MIT Media Lab research affiliate believes that by using the blockchain to distribute information, robots could solve problems more efficiently.

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