Boosters of blockchain technology compare its early days to the early days of the Internet. But whereas the Internet quickly gave rise to email, the World Wide Web, and millions of commercial ventures, blockchain's only application – cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin – does not even fulfill its stated purpose.
The “blockchain” technology that underpins bitcoin, a sort of peer-to-peer system of running a currency, is presented as a piece of innovation on a par with the introduction of limited liability for corporations, or private property rights, or the internet itself.
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Es gibt keinen permanent steigenden Stromverbrauch, der zum Crash der Kryptowährung führen wird. Replik zum Artikel "Der Bitcoin-Crash ist programmiert" von Christian Kreiß
camille - February 7, 2014 "A theoretical question on my mind: has anyone ever tried putting a voluntary botnet at work to mine crypto-currencies for philanthropic fundraising purposes? "
Our Vision: A Peer-to-Peer Organization We are determined to keep Bitcoin rooted in its core principles: non-political economy, openness and independence. While we aim to advance standards and security, we remain strong advocates of the liberating power of decentralized money. Our goal is to act as both an organizing body for Bitcoin and simultaneously be inclusive of the general Bitcoin community. Only then will our mission succeed.
Dokumentin näyttäminen on saanut Kiinassa aikaiseksi oikean Bitcoin-buumin. Yleisimmin käytetyn Bitcoin-asiakasohjelman, Bitcoin-Qt:n latausmäärät ovat olleet Kiinassa korkeammat kuin missään muualla maailmassa. Kirjoittamishetkellä yli puolet asiakasohjelman latauksista viimeisen viikon aikana on tehty Kiinasta, ja sama trendi näyttäisi jatkuvan.