From the Front Page - Guest Blog
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Bitcoin and the Three Laws of Robotics
September 14th, 2013 by
Stan Larimer Invictus Innovations' president Stan Larimer wants to open your mind to new business; not what we can do in the markets of the future, but what those markets can do WITHOUT us. Distributed Autonomous Corporations may very well be the future of trustworthy business. For a robotic market to serve our human needs, however, the rise of DAC will need a proper foundation. Read More -
The State of Cryptocoin Mining - Pt 2
September 12th, 2013 by
Ron Frazier Ron Frazier descends into the mines! Returning to Let's Talk Bitcoin, Ron continues his journey through Cryptocoin mining for newcomers. With straight-forward explanations and a variety of resources, he shines light on the most complex and difficult technical aspects of Bitcoin in a way we can all understand. Read More -
Why My Coworkers Think I'm Crazy
September 11th, 2013 by
Dan Roseman It's safe to say that Dan Roseman is onboard the Bitcoin train. For better or worse, Dan knows he's a true believer. Sometimes he sounds a bit crazy, sure- but who are we to judge a man who stares into the unblinking eye of true Bitcoin madness? Read More -
Declining to Regulate? Incredible.
September 10th, 2013 by
Jeffrey Tucker With so many terrified Bitcoin entrepreneurs looking up towards the Feds and shouting "regulate us!" ...in what twisted reality would a government look down and whisper "no"? Believe it or not, it's happened- and if we know what's good for us, we should make sure it happens again and again. Read More -
Overpaying For Security
September 7th, 2013 by
Daniel Larimer The underlying 'hashcash' cryptography of Bitcoin is what makes it secure, but how well does it do its job? The current system has many hidden costs- costs that are being passed down to all Bitcoin users. Invictus Innovation's Daniel Larimer discusses what we're getting for our money, and if we're paying too much for too little. Read More -
Primecoin Primer
September 5th, 2013 by Dan Roseman Primecoin has rocketed into headlines since its debut in July, and for good reason. It takes the enormous processor strain that Bitcoin would spend on verification and devotes it to "useful" work. Now, the success of Primecoin is opening the door to even bigger and better crowd-computing methods with even grander implications. Read More -
The Pope, Bitcoin and the New Age of Man
September 4th, 2013 by
Mark Matthews Pope Francis called upon the world to end the "cult of money" that has put greed ahead of human interests. Could Bitcoin answer his call? Mark Matthews compares the many spiritual perceptions of money and economy in the new age, and where the rise of Bitcoin will fit among them. Read More -
At What Price Legitimacy?
August 31st, 2013 by
George Ettinger These are exciting times! Celebrities and news sites all are talking about Bitcoin. We all want Bitcoin to be legitimate. We all want the credibility of real acceptance. Are we really on our way there? Or are we doing it all wrong? George Ettinger suggests we check our priorities. Read More -
Own your Identity with BitShares
August 28th, 2013 by Daniel Larimer Encryption protocols have been available to the public for decades- so why haven't they caught on? Why do we still use archaic and insecure password systems? Invictus Innovations cofounder Daniel Larimer explains the highs and lows of security, and how to bring identity control to the masses who need it, in today's guest blog. Read More -
An Insider's Take on Bitcoin Mining
August 27th, 2013 by
Tuur Demeester In just a few short years, investing consultant Tuur Demeester went from cautiously aware of Bitcoin to helping found the mining startup CoinTerra. His story, from first spreading the word in Latin America to getting hands-on at the biggest conferences, in today's guest blog. Read More -
Hayek to Satoshi and Beyond
August 26th, 2013 by
Jeff Fong Bitcoin's emphasis on denationalizing and depoliticizing money is a revolutionary idea, but not a recent one. The economist F.A. Hayek began a discussion about the future of currency in 1976, and his concepts have come a long way since. Is privatized currency an idea whose time has finally come? Read More -
Separation of Bank and State
August 24th, 2013 by Mark Matthews Neither money nor government is inherently good or evil; when the two cross paths, however, something has to be done. "Perhaps we need government, but do we need government issued money?" Mark Matthews discusses the distant past and near future of currency; " Mankind must learn to vote with their money–but one that is free from political control." Read More -
The Archetypes of Virtual Currency
August 23rd, 2013 by
Salvatore Delle Palme Digital currencies are everywhere, but it's not simply a wave of Bitcoin imitators; many coins bend Bitcoin's rules in strange new directions, and some turn the original protocol completely on its head. From Freicoin to Primecoin to the Dude himself, there may be an altcoin that's just right for you. Read More -
Respect Trust Framework: a New Constitution
August 22nd, 2013 by
John Light In May 2011, the European Identity Conference created the "Respect Trust Framework" as an outline for the future of handling personal data online. With the eruption of cryptocurrencies and communications surveillance, is that future already here? Guest writer John Light investigates. Read More -
Crypto-Keys are Free Speech
August 18th, 2013 by Mark Matthews Some make the claim that Crypto-Keys are free speech and should be protected under the 1st Amendment. Other voices claim the anonymity of Bitcoin is its only flaw. voices are calling for greater transparency. It is needed, they say, in order for Bitcoin to evolve to its full potential, and unless Bitcoin adopts transparency it will lose market share to the crypto-currency that does. Read More -
Bitcoin Goes to Washington
August 15th, 2013 by
Brian Cohen The cash-like nature of Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin seem to be fundamentally at odds with the identity-based financial systems weve used since the advent of the internet. Call it threat or legitimacy, the one thing we know is things won't stay the way they are now. Bitcoin is coming of age.
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A Calculator for Bitcoin Businesses
August 14th, 2013 by
Asif Punjwani Bitcoin is a fairly new phenomenon. Before we can even get to the so-called "low hanging fruits", the crowd first has to identify them as objects of desire! Asif Punjwani is living this new reality every day, he writes to tell us about the giant hole in the market he sees, and how filling it could be both lucrative to those who make it their business, while providing an alternative to the muddled exchange system new users are faced with. Read More -
Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF May Not be Redeemable in Bitcoins for Individual Investors
July 10th, 2013 by Brian Cohen By now you must have heard that the the Winklevoss Twins are bringing Bitcoin to Wall Street. If you need to get up to speed, read Nathaniel Popper And Peter Lattman’s piece for Dealb%k over at the New York Times “Winklevoss Twins Plan First Fund for Bitcoins.” And if you want to read the fine print, here is the S-1 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the Winklevoss Bitcoin Trust ETF (Exchange Traded Fund). Read More -
BitBills Attempt to Patent Physical Bitcoins
June 30th, 2013 by Brian Cohen Physical Bitcoins come in many shapes, sizes and methods. A patent filed by BitBills was recently published that claims ownership of nearly all known methods whether used in the BitBills product or not. Join Brian Cohen and Adam B. Levine as they dig into the details.
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