For years mankind’s finest have been busy trying to digitise the physical world, but this has been no easy task. Can blockchain finally bridge this gap? Vinay Gupta, Ethereum’s former launch coordinator and CEO of Mattereum, believes it can. — [UPDATE April 2020] Since this piece was originally published in December, 2018, Mattereum has officially launched their Asset Passport, and the company has delayed their next step while they focus on adding their efforts to the COVID-19 response. More details at the bottom of the article.

In a quest to find out what lies in the future for bitcoin, this author interviews Eric Voskuil, leading crypto developer and thinker. — Who is Eric Voskuil? Libbitcoin Cryptoeconomics Bitcoin: piece de resistance? Securing the future Even by the high standards set by some of the leading exponents in crypto, Eric Voskuil’s resume certainly stands out from the crowd. Not only because he personifies the ultimate combination of a great many people’s definition…

Stablecoins are the holy grail of crypto, combining the stability of fiat and the borderless, peer-to-peer nature of cryptocurrencies. But how do stablecoins work, and why should you care? — The idea behind bitcoin, as laid out by its creator in the very title of the original whitepaper, was to enable “a peer-to-peer electronic cash system”, a kind of digital money that could be transacted freely across the internet without borders or intermediaries.

What is Bitcoin, anyway? Magic internet money? A financial revolution? A pyramid scheme? Let’s take a look at the rise of bitcoin, and why does it matter. — In context: a brief history of Bitcoin’s roots Money, trust and “The Economy” Cypherpunks: in code we trust Enter Bitcoin Quite literally, Bitcoin is a peer-to-peer electronic cash system, as stated by its creator(s), the mysterious individual(s) that go(es) by the alias of Satoshi Nakamoto. …

To end the year in high spirits, this parody of Dickens’ classic sees bitter Natoshi Sakamoto embark on a journey with three ghosts to be reminded of the real value of bitcoin. Stave 1: Christmas Eve Stave 2: The ghost of crypto past Stave 3: The ghost of crypto present …

What is a bitcoin wallet and how does it work? It doesn’t actually hold any bitcoin — but it still allows you to send and receive bitcoin. How’s that possible? Let’s find out. — In short, a Bitcoin wallet is a piece of software that allows you to manage your funds. On the surface, it works much like your bank account, as it allows you to send, receive and keep track of your coins. However, under the hood there are fundamental differences between the…

The architecture of open blockchain systems enable trust in a way that was impossible before bitcoin. But where will it take us? — Trust is in the root of human relations. It’s the cement that allows individuals to collaborate and, together, accomplish goals that would be individually unfathomable. …