Here’s what’s in store for you this week: ConsenSys undergoes a restructure as the crypto market crashes, and other blockchain startups also face financial troubles. We’ve got thoughts from the Blockchain Review on the blockchain and crypto hype cycle, as well as insights about the trends enterprises should watch out for in 2019, and more. Check it out below!
Key news highlights. What’s going on in the world of Blockchain?
Cryptopia In Crisis
ConsenSys has played a significant role in building the Ethereum ecosystem since its launch. However, only a handful of the spokes ConsenSys has launched have gained traction. With the recently plunging crypto prices and the lack of a well-defined organisational structure, what does the future hold for ConsenSys 2.0 as they begin to tackle these challenges?
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The Race Is On to Replace Ethereum’s Most Centralized Layer
“If we don’t stop relying on Infura, the vision of Ethereum failed.” is how Ethereum’s most popular – and controversial – technology was described. Here’s how Infura has become a bottleneck for truly decentralising the Ethereum network.
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Crypto Market Crash Leaving Bankrupt Startups in its Wake
The plunge in the cryptocurrency market is weighing on the software-development community that spawned over 1,000 digital coins amid dreams of independence from traditional financial systems and instant wealth. Read on for more about how the projects are holding up amidst the recent changes in market conditions.
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Coinbase Plans to List up to 30 New Cryptocurrencies
The $8 billion-valued company, Coinbase, trades fewer than ten cryptocurrencies to consumers but has recently announced a major expansion that could see it list up to 30 new tokens. Read on for the full list of upcoming coins.
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The latest insights, thoughts, and analysis from the Intrepid Team
Blockchain & Crypto Hype Cycle: Where We’re at and What’s Coming Next
Blockchain technology and cryptocurrency have been on a wild ride since 2008. Epic booms, busts, wild swings, scams and a lack of real-world implementation have led many to dismiss the technology as overhyped and valueless. Here’s a closer look at the journey of blockchain in the past decade and what lies ahead for the technology.
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The Hungry Protocol: How a Protocol Gets Fat
This post explores the different ways a tokenised protocol might look to acquire value to accelerate its network growth, including technology, talent (acqui-hire), market share (multiple verticals), and the network (nodes, dapps). The Hungry Protocol references and extends the idea that unlike Web 2, value in Web 3 will primarily be captured at the protocol layer rather than the application / market layer. Read on for how the above approach works.
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Blockchain in 2019: 4 Trends to Watch
Early attempts by corporations to experiment with blockchain or run pilot programs have encountered some obstacles. However, we’re entering a phase where early adopters will learn from initial challenges and adapt. Here are some trends you should be watching for in the months ahead, and what you can do to prepare your organisation for innovation.
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IDEX Listing & Code Updates
The Metabase project has continued to build over the last few months. We are happy to share two more updates before the end of 2018. Check them out here!
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