Proof-of-Concept

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Developers Eye Mid-September for Ethereum, Polkadot Bridge Proof-of-Concept
The Snowfork proof-of-concept acts as a two-way bridge between the Ethereum and Polkadot ecosystems, according to the group.
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Swift
Swift Completes Blockchain Smart Contracts Trial
Interbank messaging platform Swift has completed a blockchain proof-of-concept built using a data oracle from startup SmartContract.
Swift

microsoft
Microsoft Unveils New Framework to Speed Up Blockchain PoCs
Microsoft has unveiled a new framework aimed at streamlining the blockchain proof-of-concept process.
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Bank of England, BoE
Bank of England Seeks Startups for DLT Privacy Projects
The UK’s central bank is looking for partners for distributed ledger projects focused on data privacy.
Bank of England, BoE

Slots
Watch This Ethereum Slot Machine Make Payouts in Real Time
A new startup is hoping to tap into the billion-dollar online gambling industry by tapping the power of ethereum smart contracts.
Slots

coins
Deutsche Börse Unveils Bank Transfer Blockchain Project
Deutsche Börse has unveiled a new blockchain proof-of-concept focused on commercial bank money transfers.
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Why 2017 is Blockchain's Make or Break Year
Deloitte's Eric Piscini argues blockchain needs to prove its worth in the boardroom this year – or else risk 'enterprise fatigue'.
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R3CEV and Microsoft execs
R3 Reveals 8 Areas of Focus for Blockchain Bank Trials
R3CEV's top lawyer talks about 8 proof-of-concepts in the works. But the areas he focused on won't necessarily be replaced by the technology.
R3CEV and Microsoft execs