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Cryptocurrency Investment Cues From the South Sea Bubble
A warning from history: what the South Seas Bubble of the 1700s can teach us about the current craze for ICOs.
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The Trouble With Fintech (Or Why 'Now' is the Time for DLT)
A critical look at the reasons behind the change in dialogue surrounding blockchain and distributed ledger tech.
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2016: The Year of Blockchain Hubris
2016 may have been a big year for blockchain, but there were failed ideas, too. DeRose lists eight he thinks won't carry over to the new year.
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Why You Should Beware the Altcoin Rebrand
Lead developer of Drop Zone Chris DeRose argues that ICOs are little more than rebranded altcoins and come with similar risks.
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Why Blockchain Immutability is a Perpetual Motion Claim
Is immutability becoming the next overhyped blockchain buzzword? Bitcoin pundit Chris DeRose discusses in his latest op-ed.
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Who Will Pay for Turing-Complete Smart Contracts?
Who needs turing complete smart contracts? The answer, says Counterparty community director Chris DeRose, may very well turn out to be "No one".
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Bitcoin and Public Blockchains Will Power the Smart Contracts Revolution
Bitcoin evangelist and journalist Chris DeRose examines both the promise and problems related to smart contracts.
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Why Big Banks Got Blockchains Wrong in 2015
Big banks fell in love with blockchain tech in 2015, but do they truly understand their latest obsession?
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