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Intel is Winning Over Blockchain Critics By Reimagining Bitcoin's DNA

A look at Intel's project inspired by bitcoin's proof-of-work.

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A Lower Block Time Could Help Bitcoin Scale, But Will It Work?

A small tweak to bitcoin could have a big impact.

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So, You Want to Use a Blockchain for That?

Is blockchain data 'true'? Blockchain consultant Antony Lewis breaks down these questions and more in a new opinion piece.

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Can Trust-Based Private Blockchains Be Trusted?

Researcher Bob Wolinsky looks at the challenges facing permissioned blockchains, arguing they are unable to provide immutable records.

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Bitcoin Pioneer and First Bitcoin Recipient Hal Finney Passes Away

Bitcoin pioneer Hal Finney passed away this week. In memory, CoinDesk looks back at his life and legacy.

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New Altcoin Promotes Fitness with 'Proof of Sweat'

Mangocoinz uses exercise as proof of work, but how to stop the cheaters?

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5 Global Problems Bitcoin's Proof of Work Can Help Solve

Could there be better uses of cyrptocurrency proof of work rather than just solving arbitrary cryptographic problems?

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Trust in Bitcoin builds by solving one 'puzzle' at a time

What makes Bitcoin transactions secure and trustworthy? Computer security and cryptography expert Zulfikar Ramzan explains in this video from Khan Academy.

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