Vitalik Buterin

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Forbes’ Inaugural Crypto Rich List Is Crass Yet Compelling

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Ogling the fortunes of the filthy rich is a popular pastime with the poorer segments of society. It’s been that way for centuries, with 1849 marking the debut of Who’s Who, a 250-page guide “of living noteworthy and influential individuals, from all walks of life, worldwide.” In more recent years, Forbes has picked up the … Read more

Does Professionalism Matter in Cryptocurrency?

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With the global crypto market exploding to a capitalization of over half a trillion USD, the space has seen a surge in new teams, projects, and ambitions for the future. Recent graduates and established PhDs alike are joining the sphere every day in the hopes of contributing to a greater goal amid the growing adoption of cryptocurrency. Despite … Read more

People Are Paying Thousands of Dollars for Crypto Celebrities on the Blockchain

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Anything can be placed on the blockchain with a little ingenuity – even Hollywood celebrities. Cryptocelebrities is this week’s Cryptokitties, a smart contract-based trading game which profits from digital scarcity. Only one copy of each celebrity is released, compelling traders to spend thousands of dollars to snap up ‘celebs’ like Satoshi Nakamoto and Emma Watson. … Read more

Vitalik Buterin Releases Revolutionary New DAICO Model for ICOs

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Vitalik Buterin, the creator of the Ethereum Network, recently proposed a new method for decentralized fundraising called the “DAICO”. Incorporating elements of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations, or DAOs, the new model is designed to minimize the complexity and risk associated with ICOs. Buterin outlined the new model in a post on the Ethereum Research Forum entitled “Explanation … Read more