John Biggs

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John Biggs is an entrepreneur, consultant, writer, and maker. He spent fifteen years as an editor for Gizmodo, CrunchGear, and TechCrunch and has a deep background in hardware startups, 3D printing, and blockchain. His work has appeared in Men’s Health, Wired, and the New York Times. He runs the Technotopia podcast about a better future. He has written five books including the best book on blogging, Bloggers Boot Camp, and a book about the most expensive timepiece ever made, Marie Antoinette’s Watch. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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1,000 Bitcoin Wallets Won't Replace One Financial Revolution
TechCrunch editor and Freemit CEO John Biggs argues that the bitcoin community has become complacent in its quest for financial change.
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How Bitcoin Startups Can Survive the End of the Unicorn Era
Freemit CEO John Biggs issues his advice for raising funds for a blockchain startup during what's being heralded as a down year for investment.
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The Quiet Revolution: Bitcoins for Grandma
Just as the Internet tore down informational disparities, technologies like bitcoin tear down economic disparities, says John Biggs.
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How to Store Your Bitcoin
Bitcoin wallets store the private keys that you need to access a bitcoin address and spend your funds. But which kind suits you best?
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How Do Bitcoin Transactions Work?
Bitcoin transactions are sent from and to electronic bitcoin wallets, and are digitally signed for security.
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