Speaking exclusively to Bitcoin Market Journal, technology futurist George Gilder expressed his belief in the notion that blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies will introduce significant changes into a wide array of industries. Gilder is an investor and a well-respected author, having written a number of bestsellers. Notable among his books are […]
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Why Blockchain Platforms Are So Valuable for Investors
Remy Carpinito, CEO and founder of Esprezzo, joined Bitcoin Market Journal’s own Sir John Hargrave for a BMJ Live discussion of blockchain platforms and their value for investors. In an informative interview, Carpinito shared some thoughts about blockchain technology in general and blockchain platforms in particular. What Is a Blockchain […]
Do I Need Blockchain Technology? A Realistic Look at the Pros and Cons
Blockchain technology: love it or hate it, there’s no denying that it has a huge buzz factor. Like most things buzzworthy, blockchain doesn’t always live up to the hype. While blockchain technology is hugely innovative in many ways, it has its limitations. So where does the hype stop and reality […]
Equity Tokens on the Blockchain: The Next Step Forward
Developers: In partnership with the good folks at Lannister Development, we have now released an open-source framework for Equity Tokens. Download the Equity Token framework here, and let us know how it works for your blockchain project! One of the most hotly contested issues in the blockchain space is regulation. […]
Voting on the Blockchain: A Must-See Video
Voting has become a controversial political issue in the popular discussion today. Speculation of Russian interference in past and upcoming elections and questions on whether enough is being done to safeguard the electoral process monopolizes the news on a daily basis, with no indications of the story abating anytime soon. […]
Transparency and Trust in the Blockchain Industry
It has often said that the blockchain is “trustless.” But that is meant in the sense that you do not have to trust somebody else to handle the behind-the-scenes bookkeeping because the blockchain does it for you. What happens when, as in every rising industry, trust is violated on an […]
Blockchain Explained in Two Minutes
Confused by blockchain? If you’ve got two minutes, we’ll cut out the jargon and the unnecessary technical specifications and show you how the blockchain evolved from the double-entry accounting ledgers of the medieval era, to the checkbooks of yesteryear, to the distributed, shared ledger that exists today. You’ll also learn […]
What? Boston’s Historic Beacon Street Renamed “Blockchain Street?” Yep. Here’s Why.
Bostonians, do not revolt. We know your history — from before Bunker Hill to beyond Boston Strong — and we’re not messing with it. A motley crew of tech enthusiasts, led by my colleague and fellow provocateur John Hargrave, are gathering on Monday morning to raise a new street sign […]
Boston’s Historic Beacon Street to be Renamed “Blockchain Street”
Boston, MA (April 23, 2018) – Part prank, part revolution, blockchain enthusiasts are renaming Boston’s historic Beacon Street to “Blockchain Street.” The stunt will kick off Boston Blockchain Week, a citywide celebration of the groundbreaking technology known as blockchain. To commemorate the renaming, blockchain leaders will be replacing the street […]