Ethereum 38 Stories

Ethereum is meant to be "the world's computer," based on a blockchain. It's behind the rise of ICOs and smart contracts, and is second only to Bitcoin in popularity.

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Sorry, but cryptocurrency will likely make you uncomfortable in 2020

It might even piss you off. Thanks, Libra.

by Mike Orcutt
2019-12-19T05:53:57-05:00

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Even Donald Trump is dumping on Facebook’s digital-currency dreams

Facebook has been dealing with criticism and scrutiny since it unveiled Libra. But the backlash shows that the project is a real wake-up call.

by Mike Orcutt
2019-07-12T05:48:57-04:00

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This blockchain-based card game shows us the future of ownership

Gods Unchained is riding a wave of hype because of the way it lets players own digital cards. But the core concept could reach beyond games.

by Mike Orcutt
2019-07-11T13:31:03-04:00

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Ethereum’s foundation is pumping $30 million into “transformative” upgrades

The long-promised overhaul that will unlock what creator Vitalik Buterin calls the “world computer” needs a cash infusion.

by Mike Orcutt
2019-05-23T17:34:12-04:00

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Samsung is working on its own blockchain and might launch its own cryptocurrency

by Mike Orcutt
2019-04-24T13:44:26-04:00

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It’s still 2017 for one crypto exchange

Binance is doing million-dollar ICOs when everyone else has given up. But there’s a catch.

by Mike Orcutt
2019-03-22T07:00:00-04:00

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One of crypto’s buzziest stablecoins might be heading for trouble

The SEC’s “crypto czar” has implied that Dai and other stablecoins may be securities—and that would be bad news for its fans.

by Mike Orcutt
2019-03-20T09:30:00-04:00

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What the hell is a blockchain phone—and do I need one?

The first wave of crypto-focused smartphones from big players like Samsung is a small step toward a decentralized web.

by Mike Orcutt
2019-02-28T11:52:00-05:00

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Once hailed as unhackable, blockchains are now getting hacked

More and more security holes are appearing in cryptocurrency and smart contract platforms, and some are fundamental to the way they were built.

by Mike Orcutt
2019-02-19T06:01:00-05:00

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A cryptocurrency company’s covert bug fix has confusing legal implications

The Zcash episode illustrates how we’re still struggling to define basic characteristics of cryptocurrency networks.

by Mike Orcutt
2019-02-08T06:00:00-05:00

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