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Bitmain Announces New, More Efficient 7nm Bitcoin Mining Chip

Bitmain Technologies has announced a new 7nm bitcoin mining processor that it says offers a big boost in energy efficiency.

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Ethereum Scaling Tech Monoplasma Wants to Let Dapps Broadcast Crypto

A new ethereum scaling solution called Monoplasma was announced today by blockchain data platform Streamr.

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Ethereum Core Developer Quits Over 'Conflict of Interest' Attacks

A long-time contributor to the ethereum codebase is taking a step back from social media after tweeting contentious remarks. 

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ConsenSys-Backed Rhombus Reveals New Products for Ethereum Developers

Connecting blockchain with real-world data, Consensys-backed ethereum startup Rhombus announces exclusive new tools for developers at hackathon ETHDenver.

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Rethink, Renew: ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees to Rebrand Crypto Exchange

In a panel discussion on leadership at ethereum hackathon ETHDenver, Erik Voorhees – founder of cryptocurrency exchange platform ShapeShift –spoke frankly about the tough decisions both he and his team have made in recent months.

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Bitcoin Is... Bitcoin Just Is What?

What is bitcoin? 40 experts show that 10 years later, it's still a question with a variety of answers.

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Decentralized Finance Emerges as Banner Topic at Ethereum Denver Conference

ETHDenver kicked off with an address by Aave CEO Stani Kulechov about a hot new wave of decentralized finance applications.

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How SABRE Tech Can Stop Hackers From Splitting Bitcoin Into Two

Hackers could attack bitcoin with a flood of data, but researchers say they have a solution in the form of a relay network called SABRE.

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Baidu Launches Plug and Play Blockchain Platform for Dapps

Chinese search giant Baidu has launched a plug-and-play blockchain platform aimed to simplify commercial deployment of decentralized apps.

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Latest XRP Ledger Release Boosts Censorship Resistance and More

Blockchain payments firm Ripple has announced the latest release of XRP Ledger, including code that toughens its resistance to alteration.

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