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The Blockchain Lottery: How Miners Are Rewarded

In this excerpt from the book 'Bitcoin for the Befuddled', the authors explain the process of how bitcoin miners are rewarded for their work.

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Could Bitcoin Tipping Replace Traditional Online Advertising?

Companies like Google and Facebook are making millions selling online ads. Could bitcoin disrupt their business models?

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For Bitcoin, It's the Tech – Not the Talk – That Really Matters

Bitcoin will break into the mainstream because of the benefits it provides consumers, not its ideological disruption of the status quo.

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The Blockchain and the Rise of Networked Trust

From big cities to small villages – all around the world we are seeing a common current that weaves together the diverse actions of ordinary people.

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UK Shadow Minister Outlines Bitcoin's Potential for Disruption

The UK's shadow minister for digital government believes bitcoin could take power away from big banks and put it back in the hands of consumers.

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Factom Outlines Record-Keeping Network That Utilises Bitcoin's Blockchain

A Factom white paper outlines a way to prove the authenticity of records or other data on the blockchain.

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Blockstream: $21 Million Funding Will Drive Bitcoin Development

Speaking to CoinDesk, Blockstream's Austin Hill and Adam Back discuss how they will mobilize their recent $21m in funding.

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Decentralised Apps Promise New Way of Doing Business Online

Decentralised apps may create value for their users with tokens that can be traded for contributions and services.

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Markets Weekly: Trading Volumes More than Double Amid Price Surge

The bitcoin price saw a wild swing of nearly $100 this week, but it was grounded in strong support across exchanges.

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"I Love the Blockchain, Just Not Bitcoin"

An open letter to the people who argue that only the blockchain holds true value and can survive without bitcoin the currency.

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