Bitcoin and Blockchain News Apr 17, 2016

How to Get Blockchain Tech on Data Regulators' Radars - 

Data protection regulators are already overburdened by the pace of tech, and the arrival of blockchain doesn't stand to make this easier. In this opinion piece, analyst Steve Ehrlich discusses how the industry should engage with data regulators, while cautioning expectations action from them can be expected soon.

Steve Ehrlich / Apr 17, 2016 02:30 pm


Why Many Smart Contract Use Cases Are Simply Impossible - 

In the hype-filled world of blockchains, smart contracts are all the rage, but are they suffering from unrealistic expectations? Coin Sciences CEO Gideon Greenspan attacks common misconceptions he believes are holding back discovery of how the technology can best be implemented.

Gideon Greenspan / Apr 17, 2016 01:00 pm


Who Will Pay for Turing-Complete Smart Contracts? - 

Who needs turing complete smart contracts? The answer, according to Counterparty community director Chris DeRose, may very well turn out to be "No one". In this opinion piece, DeRose looks at Ethereum-based smart contracts, highlighting issues that may hold back their wider utility.

Chris DeRose / Apr 16, 2016 05:31 pm


The 9 Mistakes I Made When Bringing Blockchain to My Startup - 

In this opinion piece, entrepreneur John Rampton recalls the lessons he learned when trying to apply blockchain solutions to his startup. According to Rampton, there are 9 major pitfalls worth avoiding when using or exploring the technology.

John Rampton / Apr 16, 2016 04:00 pm


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