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As Block Size Debate Flares, Bitcoin Scaling Solution Enters Next Phase

The volunteer community that develops the code for bitcoin’s software has entered a new phase of testing for Segregated Witness.

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Outside the Spotlight, Stellar is Pulling Banks Into Orbit

Stellar founder Jed McCaleb takes on a new role as the company he co-founded takes another step towards serving the unbanked.

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5 Takeaways from CoinDesk’s 'Understanding Ethereum' Report

CoinDesk provides five takeaways and unique data analysis from its latest "Understanding Ethereum" report.

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Why Ethereum Needs 'Dumb' Contracts

Ethereum entrepreneur Daniel Cawrey discusses the recent demise of The DAO and how that impacts the future of smart contracts.

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This A16z Startup is Building a 'Virtual Galaxy' for Bitcoin Nodes

The developers of an effort to create a distributed network of servers called Urbit is hoping to help make it easier for users to run bitcoin nodes.

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How the 'Brexit' Could Impact the UK's Blockchain Influence

Momentum around the UK’s rapidly growing blockchain industry could slow following the 'Brexit' vote, experts say.

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Why Focusing on Bitcoin's Customer Experience Matters

IBM's Martin Hagelstrom looks at how bitcoin can achieve growth in a market full of digital payments systems run by tech and finance giants.

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Ethereum for the Overwhelmed Layman

Confused about Ethereum? Cryptocurrency investment fund manager Jacob Eliosoff gives his ELI5 overview of the emerging tech.

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The DAO Shows Blockchain Can't Code Away Social Problems

CoinDesk columnist Bailey Reutzel takes aim at what she believes are the social misconceptions that led to the debacle at The DAO.

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Ex-Ethereum CEO: Foundation Should Not Intervene to Save The DAO

Ethereum's first CEO said he believes the current situation at The DAO was fueled by "greed and arrogance".

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