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10 things I don’t like about ICOs

10 things I don’t like about ICOs

Blockchain fan says ICOs need to play above board
Bitcoin, Ether, or any of the other digital currencies have one thing in common. They are the foundation of their own mini-economies.

Tokenomics

A business guide to token usage, utility, and value
Growth and improvement in blockchain technology's development will hinge on learning from mistakes and bad turns, as well as experience in general.

Blockchain needs more failures to grow and mature

Evolution depends on enduring some hard lessons
Much excitement accompanies the launch of a new cryptocurrency. But eventually, according to blogger William Mougayar, business gravity will take over.

The darkness side and long honeymoons of token sales

What happens after the “initial coin offering”?
“In 2017, we will need to start seeing serious discussions about universal standards, along with real intentions from industry participants to work together for that aim to materialize.”—William Mougayar, author of The Business Blockchain

Blockchain’s still waiting for its web

Here’s one blueprint for getting us there. Standards are key
William Mougayar, author of The Business Blockchain and an active investor and advisor in cryptotechnology, looks at the implications of the growing blockchain evolution.

Innovation’s proper home in your bank

Large companies need an innovation culture, not an innovation department
William Mougayar, author of The Business Blockchain and an active investor and advisor in cryptotechnology, looks at the implications of the growing blockchain evolution.

Why are we still using checks?

Blockchain could play large role in revised payments schemes
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