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2017: The Year Blockchain Got Weird

Blockchain may be a revolution in finance – but it's also weird, as this tour through the outer edges of crypto cyberspace proves.

Di Sarah Friend24 dic 2017

MyEtherWallet founder Taylor Monahan knows a thing or two about blockchain users, arguing they're not ready for the early blockchain tools of today.

An influx of get-rich-quick types could encourage the sort of behavior that bitcoin was designed to escape.

How did the pundits fare in 2017? Author Don Tapscott reviews his own predictions, taking stock of where he went wrong and where he was on the money.

Di Don Tapscott20 dic 2017

The startup released an open-source compiler that translates between Ivy, Chain's high-level smart contract language, and low-level Bitcoin Script.

Di Wolfie Zhao20 dic 2017

What happened after all the fear, uncertainty and doubt of 2017? Bitcoin became stronger than ever, according to developer Jimmy Song.

Di Jimmy Song20 dic 2017

The Baltic nation of Estonia has revealed more concrete plans for the launch of its own digital token, dubbed "estcoin."

Financial gains may be attracting new entrants, but that's all the more reason to increase the emphasis on blockchain as a means for change.

Frustrated by crypto transaction fees? This CoinDesk Explainer gives an overview of why they're necessary for the blockchains being built.

Di Alyssa Hertig18 dic 2017

Not for easily swayed, vlogger Mike in Space narrates a tour through the world of bitcoin memes (and mixed messages) of 2017.

Di Mike In Space16 dic 2017