Bitcoin Protocol


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Why the OECD Needs to do its Homework on Bitcoin

A recently published working paper grossly misunderstood the economic nature of bitcoin, says the Bitcoin Foundation's Jon Matonis.

Economics analysis

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Deloitte: Media 'Distracting' from Bitcoin's Disruptive Potential

A Deloitte University Press report says bitcoin has long-term potential, but its advantages are being clouded by sensational reporting.

Newspapers

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Mike Hearn: Underfunding is Leaving Bitcoin Development in Crisis

The bitcoinj developer has said development of the bitcoin protocol is in a "crisis period" through lack of incentive.

mikehearn

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Could Eroding Net Neutrality Hurt Bitcoin?

If the FCC lets ISPs control which traffic travels most efficiently over the Internet, could bitcoin be in danger?

internet

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MaidSafe COO Reflects on Lessons Learned from Crowdsale

The company is working to increase Internet security, and has learned some valuable lessons in the process.

MaidSafe

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Are 51% Attacks a Real Threat to Bitcoin?

While mining pools offer better returns for miners, they have caused concerns over their power over the bitcoin network.

distributedbtc

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Israeli VC Fund Offers $50k Bounty for Cost-Cutting AppCoin

Venture capital fund Aleph announced the developer bounty for code to reduce transaction costs on its new Karma platform.

Idea lightbulb concept

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How Block Chain Technology Could Usher in Digital Democracy

Could block chains facilitate Internet-based voting? Despite early promise, there are obstacles ahead.

voting

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How Swarm Plans to Become the Facebook of Crowdfunding

The world's first decentralized crowdfunding platform should provide a simple way to create cryptographic shares in new companies.

Leveraging the power of the Swarm

Tecnologie

Fidor Exec: Banks Can't Avoid Competition from Cryptocurrencies

Fidor COO Michael Maier tells CoinDesk about the bank's growing role in serving and expanding the digital currency ecosystem.

Dollars and bitcoins