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The Emerging Blockchain Network Jun 15, 2016

'Blockchain' is fast becoming something of a buzzword - especially in those industries (financial services for example) that currently rely on third party intermediaries (e.g. commercial banks) to facilitate transactions and which are therefore most susceptible of being radically disrupted and transformed by this revolutionary new technology. New examples of blockchain technologies are now springing up all over the place; a few take centre stage, while others more or less quietly fade into the background. The pace of innovation is fast and furious. So much so that the number of coins, tokens, and assets has been steadily increasing and this...

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From Printing Press to Digital Property Apr 7, 2016

The often quoted observation of a 19th century British politician, that “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely” needs updating for the Internet age. Today, it is surely more meaningful to say: “Centralised power corrupts; decentralised power liberates.” The exercise of centralized power was originally made necessary because of the need for effective administration of the increasingly populous and complex societies that gradually developed following the introduction of agriculture some 12,000 years ago. Centralized power is the ability vested in the few to direct the behaviour of the many. Such ability being secured either directly through force of...

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A Vision for Decentralized Business & Finance Jul 17, 2015

A Short Introduction I’m about to present something that I feel is under the radar of many people. Even for a crypto enthusiast like me, it took a real effort to grasp all of the following. After I had done a lot of reading I started to get the picture and it got me really excited. I will explain the information while trying to avoid an information overload. Rather than going into great details, I will talk about the fundamental ideas behind this project. My aim is to keep things as clear as possible. However, If you are left with...

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