Estonia Inches Closer to National ‘Crypto Token’ Launch
The Baltic nation of Estonia has revealed more concrete plans for the launch of its own digital token, dubbed "estcoin."
The Baltic nation of Estonia has revealed more concrete plans for the launch of its own digital token, dubbed "estcoin."
Frustrated by crypto transaction fees? This CoinDesk Explainer gives an overview of why they're necessary for the blockchains being built.
Not for easily swayed, vlogger Mike in Space narrates a tour through the world of bitcoin memes (and mixed messages) of 2017.
After critical feedback from the ethereum community, Parity Technologies will not follow-up on any of its proposals for restoring frozen ether funds.
The rise of CryptoKitties has called attention to ERC-721, an ethereum technical standard that could start a blockchain-based collectibles rush.
Using ethereum browser Mist may put cryptocurrency private keys at risk, according to an Ethereum Foundation blog post.
2017 may have been a historic year in blockchain, but Banca IMI's Massimo Morini argues the seeds for this revolution were sown in 2016.
Bitcoin startup BlockCypher is among those backing development for a new alternative blockchain that aims to break cryptographic ground.
The paper that's meant to provide the rules for computers running ethereum's software is out of date, and agreeing an update may not be so easy.
Forking bitcoin was all the rage in 2017. In 2018, the question might be, what are we getting in return?
The partners say the blockchain technology speeds up data delivery from the index provider, removes the need for manual intervention and lowers risk.
While we're still a long way from mass adoption, this is a moment of global awareness and dialogue that is opening up a wide array of possibilities.
Ethereum's biggest success story isn't showcasing the full benefits of the platform, at least that's what its critics allege.
2017 was another bad year in bitcoin in the eyes of long-time industry observer Jim Harper, but he sees a silver lining at the end of the story.
Parity Technologies has just released a proposal for reclaiming the millions in ether frozen last month due to a fault in its code.
Forks offer ideological leaders the chance to put their ideas on improving protocols into practice without getting bogged down in endless bickering.
One of the most talked about technologies in development for bitcoin is the Lightning Network. But what does it do, and when might it be ready?
The zcash development team is planning a series of network upgrades for next year, according to a roadmap published today.
In a new application released by the USPTO, Apple describes how it might use a blockchain-based platform to generate and secure timestamps.
As the popularity of CryptoKitties continues to strain ethereum, frustrated users are calling for a quick fix – an increase to the gas limit.
Bitcoin's most anticipated scaling solution took a big step forward Tuesday with the presentation of new test results.
Lawyers take a look at the challenges involved in using ethereum's open-source code, and what they claim are its potential pitfalls.
At least one ICO organizer is hitting pause as ethereum's CryptoKitties app goes viral.
Can a crypto app be too easy and fun? That might be the case on ethereum, where one project is proving so popular it’s putting pressure on the network’s technology. Best thought of as a decentralized Tamagotchi, CryptoKitties appears to be striking a nerve with new users, making ethereum fun and accessible to those who aren’t in […]
The developer who created the core technology behind thousands of initial coin offerings is now focusing on a standard for identity.
One of the developers behind the Drivechain project for bringing sidechains to bitcoin is seeking feedback on the project's code.
A streamlined version of the Raiden payments channel network has been launched on the main ethereum blockchain.
An older attempt to overcome ethereum's restrictions is getting a refresh, and may bring the platform closer to its aim of being a "world computer."
Amid criticism of its first security ceremony, zcash has made changes as it prepares for a fork. But has it done enough to silence the skeptics?
A Liquidity Network founder has demoed how an ethereum wallet could function using a new off-chain scaling solution.