2016 in Review

Bitcoin

‘Blockchain’ May Fail Banks, But Open Software Won’t

Pavel KravchenkoJan 16, 2017

Is 'blockchain' failing? Entrepreneur Pavel Kravchenko argues the answer to that question may be in the eye of the beholder.

Blockchain Technology

Blockchain’s R-Word (And 3 Other Trends for 2017)

Simon TaylorJan 13, 2017

FinTech expert Simon Taylor discusses what he sees as the challenges (and opportunities) ahead for enterprise applications of distributed ledger tech.

2016 Review

CoinDesk’s 2016 in Review Reviewed: The Best of the Series

Pete Rizzo & William MougayarJan 17, 2017

CoinDesk reviews the best of the 50 articles that made up our '2016 in Review' series.

Security

Toward Better Security and Governance With Blockchain

Valery VavilovJan 10, 2017

Bitfury's Valery Vavilov argues that blockchain technology will prove key to providing a more secure and inclusive world.

Blockchain Technology

Why 2017 is Blockchain’s Make or Break Year

Eric PisciniJan 9, 2017

Deloitte's Eric Piscini argues blockchain needs to prove its worth in the boardroom this year – or else risk 'enterprise fatigue'.

2016 in Review

ConsenSys

2017: When Ethereum Will Go From IT to Enterprise

Jeremy Millar

What's in store for ethereum in 2017? ConsenSys believes the open-source tech will be making inroads into the boardroom.

Apple

What Apple Can Teach Blockchain App Designers for 2017

Steve Ehrlich, Ron Quaranta and Matthias Roebel

Could blockchain be more user friendly? These industry insiders believe that is essential for adoption to increase in 2017.

Crowdsales

2016: The Year Blockchain ICOs Disrupted Venture Capital

Sid Kalla and Matt Chwierut

Experts from Smith + Crown recap the year in ICOs – a new form of fundraising that is gaining popularity in the blockchain industry.

Bitcoin Protocol

Bitcoin in 2016: The Year Politics Challenged Apolitical Money

Eric Lombrozo

Bitcoin Core developer Eric Lombrozo recaps a fraught year in bitcoin development, one that he believes could give way to a less contentious 2017.

Blockchain Technology

What IoT History Reveals About Blockchain’s Challenges

Dave Hudson

As with the Internet of Things, blockchain adoption will face further hurdles. Yet all hope is not lost, says Peernova's Dave Hudson.

Privacy

2016: The Year Zcash Entered Blockchain’s History Books

Nolan Bauerle

Researcher Nolan Bauerle looks at Zcash, its privacy-powered blockchain technology and how he believes it could empower economics in the future.

Bitcoin Protocol

Will 2017 Bring an End to Bitcoin’s Great Scaling Debate?

Corin Faife

CoinDesk's Corin Faife recaps how last year saw one of bitcoin's biggest technology debates, setting the stage for a potentially pivotal 2017.