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PoliTIK - An Accountable Representative Decision Making & Leadership System
May 14th, 2014 by
Adam B. Levine Originally published at Humint Labs When we talk about Bitcoin or cryptocurrency, it is usually in the context of money. Sometimes it is in the form of stake, but this stake is usually acquired through some work or for funds donated. Politik is a system which recasts the metaphor of token from Coin to Voice - the ability to influence an outcome by making your “voice” heard. This contrasts with the systems of the world today, voting is a process of the very slightly larger group... Read More -
Doge4Housing
May 5th, 2014 by
Visiting Author Dogecoin as a unique following of users, one that’s heavily charity based. We’ve seen all kinds of stories surrounding Dogecoin being used to fund all kinds of projects.
Erich Mische explains a unique fundraiser to help families in Minnesota get housing, it’s the Doge4Housing project, and expanding to other areas.
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Bitcoin Packaging
April 29th, 2014 by Visiting Author Need some packaging supplies? Are you hosting an event and need some food containers? Bitcoin Packaging is open for business, with discounts for using BTC.
Steven Levine explains the products and philosophy behind Bitcoin Packaging.
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The Brokenness of MaidSafe
April 27th, 2014 by Visiting Author Sometimes, you gotta feel for the idealists in this space. Their relentless optimism is matched only by their blind naivety. On one hand, you understand where they’re coming from (1), and on the other hand, you want to crack some eggs (2) and set them straight.
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El Silicon Valley de México: Bitcoin and the Success of MeXBT.com
April 26th, 2014 by
Hayden Gill If you plan to visit Silicon Valley, where Spanish names lend a sense of grand antiquity to the ornate libraries, and colleges and government agencies that stand in the foreground of youthful exuberance and financial acumen, look for MexBT.com.?? Against this backdrop of orange-purple sunsets and the personal ambitions of men and women who understand the liberating power of technology and commerce, walk amidst the former apricot orchards and ramshackle birthplaces of corporate titans. Then do indeed follow those Spanish streets and travel through Paseo de la Reforma and the greenery of Chapulltepec Park – experience El Silicon Valley de México.
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Innovation has alway been the best testament for human ingenuity
April 23rd, 2014 by Visiting Author Bitcoin and the blockchain, when utilised, will enrich the lives of millions of people on this planet by bypassing any financial institutions and centralized authorities. It will revolutionize financial transactions and liberate a monopolized service that has been centralized for the last 90 years.
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CoinBeam
April 21st, 2014 by Visiting Author New companies are springing up all the time, and some money transfer and wallet systems are part of it. CoinBeam is one such new company, offering the service of money transference for low fees. Peter Marko talks about the features of CoinBeam.
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Crowdfunding Project Gooseberry
April 17th, 2014 by Visiting Author One of the main ways that Bitcoin has been used is to give to charity and crowdsource projects. Project Gooseberry only has a few days left in its crowdfunding campaign, and maybe you can help. Check out the details about the film making project and what you can do if you're interested. Read More -
Dynamism and Destiny: Bitcoin and Asia
April 15th, 2014 by Visiting Author Bitcoin is a worldwide currency that stretches from the Americas to Asia and everywhere north and south. Trading Bitcoin easily between all peoples and places of the world requires a trading platform that makes it so. Joseph Lee discusses trading on BTC.sx. Read More -
Is LTBcoin Jumping the Gun with Counterparty?
April 14th, 2014 by Visiting Author There's lots of interesting discussions going on right now about the sidechain capability of Bitcoin and what the possible implementations could be. LTBcoin is coming down the pipeline, with Counterparty being the intended application to be used with it. rotalumis discusses LTBcoin and Counterparty. Read More -
Is This the End of Bitcoin Anonymity?
April 11th, 2014 by Visiting Author For many in the Bitcoin space, talk about regulation and working with governments is a highly controversial topic. There's a division between the more libertarian types that see the currency and protocol as a pathway to freedom, while there are others who see it as a new innovation in payment systems that should be regulated. Ella Mason talks about some misconceptions of Bitcoin and these issues. Read More -
A Meta Investment Strategy
April 10th, 2014 by Visiting Author There's a lot of media coverage of Bitcoin these days, but how does one sift through it all? Do you have a main source of information, or a few? Nick Myers shares some of his favorite sources, as well as a glimpse of a possible future of payment and media. Read More -
Hard Forking, Airdrops, and Pumps
April 9th, 2014 by Visiting Author What kinds of implications are there from hard forks, airdrops, and pumping? Hard forks could have a myriad of consequences, as does these other two. Nick Myers talks about some examples we've seen of these using altcoins. Read More -
Blockchain 2.0 – Let a Thousand Chains Blossom
April 8th, 2014 by Visiting Author What is possible with Bitcoin 2.0? There's been discussion of the possibilities of such applications as smart contracts, shares, and more, but how can this be accomplished? Tim Swanson discusses how Bitcoin 2.0 can be achieved. Read More -
Anonymity and Darkness on Wall Street versus Transparency for Bitcoin
April 7th, 2014 by Visiting Author In what ways do Bitcoin and Wall Street differ? Bitcoin is open and transparent, while Wall Street works in the shadows. Joseph Lee, co-founder of BTC.sx, discusses transparency and legitimacy of Bitcoin thru its community and very nature. Read More -
Too Many Coins?
April 3rd, 2014 by Visiting Author There are so many ways to utilize the Bitcoin blockchain for the benefit of decentralized applications. One such way is a Kickstarter-like application. Joel Dietz talks about AppCoin, one such application. Read More -
The Greatest Threat
March 26th, 2014 by Visiting Author Should Bitcoin remain a limited protocol, or continue to grow and adapt in order to allow innovation at higher layers? Cornelius Black discusses some of the potential concerns about building over the Bitcoin protocol. Read More -
Having a Bit of Faith
March 21st, 2014 by Visiting Author Do you feel like it's too late for you to get invested into Bitcoin and other crypto-currencies! Fear not! There's always space for a little saving, even just a little. Nick Myers talks about being a micro-investor, buying just a little at a time and letting it build. Read More -
Cryptocurrency for the People, by the People
March 20th, 2014 by
John Light Bitcoin is only the beginning, as we've seen with the myriad of projects and subsequent altcoins using different mining techniques. The possibilities are endless, and coming in faster than ever. As projects that have been eagerly awaited are staring to come online, we are seeing some of the results. John Light discusses some of these coins and what their purposes are, especially area specific coins like Mazacoin. Read More
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