Tag Archive: smart contracts

• Blockchain Technology, News, News teaser, Sponsored Article

  Is Confideal About to Become the ICO Investor’s New Best Friend?

  As the first “no coding needed” smart contract management platform, Confideal has a broad range of business applications, which we have touched on previously. As their November 2 ICO approaches, we explore Pre-ICO and ICO investing as a use-case scenario. [Note: This is a sponsored article.] Since 2014, nearly $2.6 billion USD has been raised to fund projects through Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs). Even more impressive than that is that over $2 billion of that

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  Cynthia Turcotte · October 18, 2017 · 4:00 pm
• Blockchain Technology, News, News teaser, Sponsored Article

  Confideal Brings Smart Contracts into the Mainstream Business World

  Confideal brings smart contracts to the masses with its unique platform that makes creating, managing, and enforcing smart contracts as easy as filling out a simple form. [Note: This is a sponsored article.] It used to be that if you wanted to create a smart contract for a transaction that you would have to code it manually (or hire someone to code it for you) and the end result would look something like this: Are

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  Cynthia Turcotte · October 11, 2017 · 9:45 am
• Blockchain Technology, Sponsored Article

  Confideal – A New Fast and Easy Way to Create, Sign, and Manage Smart Contracts – No Coding Needed

  Ireland-based Confideal is a complete end-to-end smart contract management service that gives businesses and individuals alike the ability to transact domestic and international deals safely and quickly. By using the provided easily adapted templates, it is easier than ever before to define and create the smart contract that addresses your needs without the need for programming skills.  [Note: This is a sponsored article.] The Smart Contract Constructor At the heart of the Confideal platform is

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  Matthew Tompkins · September 22, 2017 · 11:00 am
• Press releases

  Confideal Company Announces the Release of Their Smart Constructor and the Launch of Their Crowdsale Campaign

  Confideal is a new multifunctional escrow platform powered by the Ethereum Blockchain. After smashing the pre-ICO and raising a sum of 650,000 USD Confideal’s team has announced the launch of their smart contract constructor that simplifies the contract creation process, making the platform accessible to the commercial market. [Note: This is a press release.] The smart contract constructor application allows users to explicitly set the terms of a transaction, thus acting as an impartial escrow

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  Bitcoinist.net · September 19, 2017 · 5:45 am
• Bitcoin, Emerging Markets, News, News teaser

  Aeternity Seeks To Future-Proof Blockchain For Tomorrow’s Smart Contracts

  The buzz around smart contracts is a major driving force behind 2017’s multimillion-dollar ICOs, yet some are already looking beyond. Aeternity CEO: Blockchain ‘Really Does Not Scale’ To Current Ambitions While the slew of startups promising world-changing products and services leveraging the power of Blockchain continues, the issue of putting patter into practice is still being treated by many almost as an afterthought. “Currently there are so many blockchains and let’s say smart contract or

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  Wilma Woo · May 29, 2017 · 2:00 pm
• Bitcoin, Bitcoin PR Buzz, Ethereum, FinTech

  FundYourselfNow Crowdfunding Platform Announces Q1 2018 Launch, ICO Starts June 2, 2017

  A new smart contract based crowdfunding platform, FundYourselfNow.com is set to launch in Q1 2018, making its services available to cryptocurrency investors and entrepreneurs. The platform is built with a goal to help the project leaders raise funds in Bitcoin and Ethereum, to back their ideas through various partnerships. [Note: This is a press release.] The platform’s mission aligns with the recent trends in the cryptocurrency market which saw a huge rise in ICO investment

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  Bitcoin PR Buzz · May 12, 2017 · 4:00 pm
• Ethereum, News, PR Buzz

  E4ROW Contract on Target to Aggressively Expand the Ethereum Ecosystem

  The creator of Uncle Finney’s Poker app, Live Player Games has announced the release of E4ROW Ethereum escrow contract. A First Among Android Poker Apps The unique Ethereum escrow product is part of the newly launched game title. Uncle Finney’s Poker will be one of the first poker apps for Android devices that will enable players to bet and win Ether (ETH). As Live Player Games continues to develop E4ROW, it has announced the official

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  Bitcoin PR Buzz · May 7, 2017 · 5:00 pm
• Bitcoin, Bitcoin Technology, Blockchain Technology, Ethereum, News, News teaser

  The Blockchain: Decentralized, Secure, and…Romantic?

  Block number 448064 on the Bitcoin blockchain contains a cryptic and romantic love letter written in the form of transactions. You + Me = ฿ The Bitcoin blockchain is known for its immutable and transparent nature, which makes Bitcoin the perfect protocol for the decentralized transfer of value. Transactions are permanent and can not be changed or erased. They are also public for the whole world to see. These same characteristics also make it the

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  Antonio Madeira · January 14, 2017 · 1:00 pm
• Altcoin News, Altcoins, Ethereum, Start-Ups

  Inchain Holds ICO for Decentralized Insurance Platform

  Decentralized insurance platform Inchain launched its ICO on October 21, 2016, and will run it until November 24. The company has encouraged investors to participate in the ICO, calling it a “unique opportunity” to invest in a first-of-its-kind insurance solution for cryptocurrency service providers. Disclaimer: This article is sponsored by Bitcoin PR Buzz. Inchain: Decentralized, Ethereum-Powered Insurance The company expects its decentralized to be welcomed by cryptocurrency platform operators and wallet providers, who have suffered

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  Bitcoinist.net · November 6, 2016 · 6:05 pm
• Altcoin News, Altcoins, Ethereum

  KIBO: Creating the World’s First Blockchain Lottery

  KIBO, the first ever blockchain and Ethereum smart-contract based lottery, is announcing the launch of an ICO to raise funding for the completion and launch of its platform, which it calls a “revolution in online lotto.” Disclaimer: This article was sponsored by KIBO. Bitcoinist is not responsible for this firm’s products and/or services. KIBO: Lottery on the Blockchain Recognizing the fact that lotteries are the most popular form of gambling in the developed world, with

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  Bitcoinist.net · September 1, 2016 · 1:26 pm
• Altcoin News, Altcoins, Ethereum

  YoCoin Becomes an Ethereum-Based Asset for ‘Smarter’ Contracts

  YoCoin, a peer-to-peer digital currency, has announced the conversion of its token from a standalone cryptocurrency to an Ethereum-based asset. According to project leaders, the Ethereum version of YoCoin will make for more robust smart contracts. Disclaimer: This article was sponsored by Bitcoin PR Buzz. Bitcoinist is not affiliated with the firms represented by Bitcoin PR Buzz and is not responsible for their products and/or services. YoCoin Goes Ethereum Before converting to an Ethereum-based asset,

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  Bitcoinist.net · August 29, 2016 · 6:00 pm
• Altcoin News, Altcoins, Bitcoin, Ethereum, News, News teaser, Trending

  Krypton Aims at More Secure Smart Contracts After Ethereum Fork

  New smart contract and distributed apps platform Krypton is in the process of expanding its project by networking, seeking to secure $2 million USD in funding from private investors. Also read: Bittrex’s Bill Shihara on Ethereum Classic and Poloniex Krypton is intended to be an alternative to Ethereum, and is in fact a fork of it. It launched in February 2016 when interest in smart contracts, DAOs and DApps was gaining traction, but planned a network

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  Jon Southurst · July 28, 2016 · 3:26 pm
• Bitcoin, News, News teaser, Technology

  Podcast Episode 6 is Here: Interview with Andrew Vegetabile

  We sat down with Andrew Vegetabile for the episode 6 of the Bitcoinist Podcast, And discussed the Litecoin Roadmap, Their recent trademark fight, Steem, the DAO Hardfork, and more. Subscribe via RSS feed, Soundcloud, gPodder, Stitcher, or have a listen here: [advanced_iframe securitykey=”f2a82584dea78b6db5aa798e0de6aa498fd77c2f” width=”100%” height=”180″ scrolling=”no” frameborder=”no” src=”https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/275053325&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true”] The podcast is in full swing again, so subscribe with whatever service you prefer, and rest assured that new content is on it’s way. We’ll be putting

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  Tyson O'Ham · July 23, 2016 · 5:09 pm
• Bitcoin, Bitcoin Investment, Bitcoin Price, Blockchain Technology, News, News teaser, Trending

  Counterparty: The Fuel for Bitcoin Price Stability?

  Bitcoin has managed to move one step further up the financial stairway, reaching $581 USD as of press time. While the jump isn’t as large as its predecessor, the price of bitcoin hasn’t been this strong in well over a year, and many are breathing a long sigh of relief and hoping things continue to stay this way. Their hopes may come true, with a little push from Counterparty. Also read: Bitcoin Price Closer Than

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  Nick Marinoff · June 9, 2016 · 5:00 am
• Bitcoin, Blockchain Technology, News, News teaser, Op-Ed, Trending

  Bitcoin Is the Original DAO

  Decentralized autonomous organizations have received much attention in recent weeks since Ethereum launched its new Decentralized Autonomous Organization platform, featuring projects such as Slock.it and Digix, among others. Ethereum has chosen to ignore the elephant in the room in its press releases: there’s another DAO. It’s Bitcoin, and it’s the biggest blockchain technology around. Also read: Everyone’s Favorite Crypto Just Might Scale After All The First DAO Bitcoin is undoubtedly an online creation community: an internet

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  Justin OConnell · May 17, 2016 · 10:15 am
• Altcoins, Blockchain Technology, Technology, Trending

  The DAO Becomes The Largest Crowdfund To Date

  The programmable token Ethereum and its blockchain have been breaking the mould ever since its pre-sale was announced back in July of 2014. It launched with its initial sale in September of the same year and raised over $18.3 million USD becoming the sixth largest crowdfund to date. Following the exponential growth of Ethereum, developers who help maintain the community and Ether protocol have created a decentralized autonomous organization called the DAO.  The platform is

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  Jamie Redman · May 16, 2016 · 1:30 pm
• Bitcoin Breaking News Brief, Bitcoin Technology, Blockchain Technology, Breaking Bitcoin News, Breaking News, Companies, News, News teaser, Start-Ups

  Axoni Achieves 100% Success Rate With Blockchain-based CDS

  The correlation between blockchain technology and the financial industry is hard to overlook these days. A few weeks ago, several firms – including Axoni – tested the blockchain as a way to use smart contracts for single name credit default swaps. As it turns out, distributed ledgers are far more efficient than most financial players assumed. Also read: CEX.io Adds Ether Trading Support to Crypto Exchange Axoni And Others Focus on Blockchain-based CDS Established financial

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  Jp Buntinx · April 18, 2016 · 2:42 am
• Altcoin News, Altcoins, Blockchain Technology, News, News teaser, Press releases

  Syscoin Releases Final 2.0 Beta, Cuts Supply by More than Half

    Syscoin, the first cryptocurrency built specifically for the needs of online merchants and marketplaces, has released its eagerly awaited Final 2.0 Beta version, the final step toward the release of its main net release in April, said Sebastien DiMichele, Syscoin spokesperson.  Anticipation of this development, coupled with last month’s announcement that it had been chosen by Microsoft for its BaaS service, Azure, has increased both volume, making it a top ten coin on several exchanges, and

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  Bitcoinist.net · April 2, 2016 · 1:00 pm
• Bitcoin Technology, Blockchain Technology, Breaking News, Companies, News, News teaser

  Mainstream Media Takes Notice of Versatile Blockchain Projects

  When mainstream media starts publishing positive articles about blockchain technology and Bitcoin, something could be bound to happen very soon. Most people active in the world of digital currency know all too well how versatile blockchain technology can be, and slowly but surely, the rest of the world is figuring this out as well. The possibilities are limitless, and the glass ceiling of blockchain technology is our own imagination. Also read: CryptoWoo Announces New Payment

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  Jp Buntinx · March 29, 2016 · 3:02 am
• Bitcoin Breaking News Brief, Breaking Bitcoin News, Breaking News

  This Turing Complete Platform Aims to Work With Bitcoin

  A new blog post has come out explaining the essence of Rootstock, a Turing complete platform that will utilize the Bitcoin Blockchain for its operations. The post details this protocol will allow smart contracts and enable methods of exchange similar to the Ethereum project. Developers can use its side chain technology to implement this programmable system to the original permissionless digital ledger. The Medium statement reads: Also read: U.S. Officials Warn Against Cannabis and Bitcoin Investment “Essentially

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  Jamie Redman · March 6, 2016 · 8:39 am
• Altcoin News, Altcoins, Bitcoin Breaking News Brief, Breaking Bitcoin News, Breaking News, News, News teaser

  Ethereum Nodes Skyrocket on Homestead Wallet Release

  3 March 2016 — Ethereum Nodes have shot up about 22% in the past 24 Hours with the .5 “Homestead” beta release of the official wallet, to a total of 4,611. That’s 72% the number of Bitcoin nodes currently running, or roughly equal to the amount of active Bitcoin Core nodes at the time of writing. The announcement was made in a tweet from Ethereum today. Ethereum has been taking the cryptocurrency world by storm

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  Tyson O'Ham · March 4, 2016 · 12:15 am
• Bitcoin, Bitcoin PR Buzz, Blockchain Technology, News, News teaser, Start-Ups, Technology

  Expanse dApps Project Soars to New Heights

  The Expanse Project is a decentralized applications blockchain project that “enables a stable, borderless technology future featuring a flexible DAO, powerful dApp tools and community collaboration. Recently, Expanse released its 2016 roadmap, detailing its plans for new features and innovations. Additionally, Expanse trading volume soared to record highs on the Poloniex exchange, surpassing $2.7 million in trading. Disclaimer: This article was provided by Bitcoin PR Buzz. Bitcoinist is not affiliated with the companies Bitcoin PR

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  Bitcoin PR Buzz · February 22, 2016 · 1:00 pm
• Altcoin News, Altcoins, Bitcoin Breaking News Brief, Breaking Bitcoin News, Breaking News, News, News teaser, Start-Ups

  Ethereum Drives First Decentralized Ad Platform: Etherboard

  February 1, 2016 – etherboard.io launches the first smart-contract driven ad-space, in a proof of concept similar to the million dollar homepage. The board allows anyone to pay Ether for pixels on the 1000×1000 area, as well as replace old changes at a premium. This development could make running individual ad-space much more profitable. Also Read: Synthetic Cannabis Proliferates on the Dark Web Etherboard Is A Simple Smart Contract At first glance Etherboard seems like

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  Tyson O'Ham · February 1, 2016 · 6:59 pm