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ICOs Going Mainstream? Chat App Kik to Launch Token Sale

Messaging service Kik has revealed plans to launch its own cryptocurrency and ultimately create a new ecosystem for digital services.

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Report: Bitcoin Social Media Scams Are On the Rise

A new report by a cybersecurity platform provider issued today offered new data on social media scams.

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LinkedIn Killer? Bitcoin Upstart 21 Takes on Social With Email Play

21 Inc has released a platform that rewards users for receiving emails. Can it grab a slice of InMail's lucrative pie?

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Steemit's First 'Fest' Reveals the Power of Blockchain Community

Steem's global community came together for SteemFest – a two-day conference in Amsterdam event this month.

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Steemit Bridges Blockchain and Social Media, But How Does It Work?

In this piece, CoinDesk explores Steemit, a social media blockchain that rewards users for creating and voting on content.

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Is Blockchain the Key to User-Controlled Social Media?

Blockchain industry startups are attempting to capitalize on a growing disillusionment with traditional social media platforms.

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Bitly Alternative Cred Rewards Social Sharers With Bitcoin

A new project is seeking to disrupt the URL management space with a Bitly alternative that rewards users with bitcoin.

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Inside the Movement to Build a Bitcoin-Powered Reddit

CoinDesk previews developer Ryan X Charles' forthcoming decentralized Reddit project, now known as DATT.

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Japan's Answer to Quora Announces Bitcoin Tipping Scheme

OKWave, Japan's answer to social network Quora, has announced plans to launch a bitcoin tipping scheme.

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Review: Reveal App Channels SnapChat with a Crypto Edge

CoinDesk reviews Reveal, a new mobile social network with a built-in cryptocurrency that seeks to create an economy for attention.

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