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Is a Blockchain Patent Still Possible?

How easy would it be to patent a blockchain invention in the face of complex and arcane legal processes?

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Why the Blockchain Hackathon Economy is Booming

Even larger blockchain startups are making the effort to get involved in hackathons. The reason? It's good for business, sources say.

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Will Bitcoin Have its Moment in the Trump Era?

Why a Trump presidency might bring about the fall of the dollar, with digital money as its replacement.

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Bitcoin's Security Model: A Deep Dive

CoinDesk takes a look under the hood to understand what security features are and aren't offered by bitcoin.

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Bitcoin Tests 2016 Highs as Investors Seek Privacy

Cryptocurrencies experienced notable volatility in October, with bitcoin enjoying gains while Monero, ether and ether classic all suffered declines.

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What's Left Before Bitcoin's Lightning Network Goes Live

There aren't many steps left before bitcoin's Lightning Network will be finished — or at least an early version of it.

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Bitcoin Wasn't the Only Digital Currency to See Post-Election Bounce

Bitcoin enjoyed a boost following the election, but Monero enjoyed the largest weekly gains, surging more than 20%.

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Blockchain for CPU? Analyzing Golem's Ethereum Token Sale

What you need to know about the imminent crowdfunding effort by Golem, an ethereum-based market for computer processing power.

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How Two New Sidechains Proposals Could Change Bitcoin's DNA

Work on bitcoin sidechains – long thought to be one of the best ways to improve the functionality of the network – is advancing. Here's how.

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Despite Trump Bump, Bitcoin Still Strives for 'Safe Haven' Status

An unexpected Trump presidential victory helped support the idea bitcoin could one day become a safe haven asset.

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