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Mimblewimble Just Launched Its First Testnet

An experimental blockchain boasting an innovative array of potential features is now entering a new phase of testing.

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Bitcoin Bulletproofed: Wuille, Maxwell and More Propose Scalable Privacy Tech

A paper outlining "Bulletproofs" contends to cut the down the size of confidential transactions, a long-anticipated privacy technology for bitcoin.

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Zk-Snarks Everywhere: Ethereum Privacy Tech Hits Tipping Point

New advances in cryptography are propelling privacy on ethereum forward, as evidenced by talks and panels at the project's Devcon conference this week.

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ZoKrates Seeks to Bring Best of Zcash to Ethereum with Devcon Debut

A new programming language, debuted at Devcon Tuesday, promises to boost levels of privacy to the ethereum blockchain.

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Startup Wickr Hints at Vision for Blockchain in Private Messaging

The company behind Wickr, the privacy-oriented instant message app, has been awarded a patent that proposes using blockchain to maintain chat records.

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JPMorgan Integrates Zcash Privacy Tech Into Quorum Blockchain

The developer of zcash has announced the first integration of its zero-knowledge privacy tech into JPMorgan's enterprise grade Quorum blockchain.

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'Solstice' Approaching: Mimblewimble Blockchain Considers Fork Schedule

A soon-to-be-launched cryptocurrency based on an acclaimed white paper is considering a novel strategy for future blockchain upgrades.

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Zk-Starks? New Take on Zcash Tech Could Power Truly Private Blockchains

While in its earliest stages of development, a new form of cryptography is winning developers for its potential to power truly private blockchains.

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Zcash's Wild Ride: Prices Spike to $400, Fall to $300, But What's Next?

The price of zcash has seen extreme ups and downs of late – driven by rumors the cryptocurrency could soon see a bost in volumes.

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MimbleWimble Won't ICO But Will Launch Cryptocurrency

One of the more theoretical attempts at scaling blockchain networks is taking steps toward launching it's own network for further testing.

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