Blockchain EOS’s $4 billion crypto-democracy has just launched—and it’s probably going to be ruled by fat cats A new blockchain aims to vastly speed up transactions, but it was incredibly slow in getting off the ground. by Mike Orcutt 2018-06-14T15:47:00-04:00
Blockchain This company hopes its cryptocurrency can help the internet of things reach its true potential Helium, a startup focused on connecting low-power devices, thinks a blockchain can seed the spread of cheap, ubiquitous connectivity. by Mike Orcutt 2018-05-10T15:32:00-04:00
Blockchain Five industries that blockchains could—maybe—revolutionize And we emphasize “maybe.” by MIT Technology Review Editors 2018-04-25T00:04:00-04:00
Science Fiction Unchained: A story of love, loss, and blockchain A science fiction story for MIT Technology Review’s blockchain issue. by Hannu Rajaniemi 2018-04-25T00:00:00-04:00
Blockchain A glossary of blockchain jargon The terminology makes the technology seem either baffling or boring. Here’s a guide. by MIT Technology Review Editors 2018-04-23T00:00:00-04:00
Blockchain Explainer: What is a blockchain? We take a look at who invented blockchains, what applications they’re useful for, and how they are made. by MIT Technology Review Editors 2018-04-23T00:00:00-04:00
Blockchain The next generation of ICOs will actually have to follow the rules The SEC is cracking down on ICOs. But blockchain-based fund-raising won’t die—it will just evolve. by Mike Orcutt 2018-03-22T15:19:00-04:00
Blockchain Telegram’s ICO: Give us $2 billion and we’ll solve all of blockchain’s problems The encrypted messaging company’s plan is bold, but short on details. by Mike Orcutt 2018-01-25T12:30:00-05:00
Blockchain In the World of Cryptocurrencies, Something’s Gotta Give in 2018 Unless some big problems with blockchain technologies are solved, the hype that defined 2017 could quickly evaporate. by Mike Orcutt 2018-01-04T10:06:00-05:00
Blockchain Can China Contain Bitcoin? It is trying. But the cryptocurrency is bigger than any country, even the one where it has been most popular. by Emily Parker 2017-12-11T00:00:00-05:00