August 8, 2018
Bitcoin record hashrate, Metamask no longer injecting web3, why design is the killer dapp.
Apologies to the late release of this week’s newsletter! Lots of stuff happening behind the scenes of the crypto bear market. Bitcoin’s record hashrate contributes to the participation and investment in infrastructure.
Events
Upcoming Blockcast Events:
August 22, 2018 @ 7pm EST: Advanced Introduction Workshop (Online Webinar)
Upcoming Toronto Area Blockchain Events:
August 14, 2018: BlockTO: Block 4 - Scalable Web3 Development
August 15-16, 2018: Blockchain Futurist Conference
Upcoming Significant Blockchain Events:
August 10, 2018 @ 12am EST: VeChain X Node Binding Deadline
August 31, 2018 @ 12pm EST: VeChain Node Monitoring Resumes
For further significant events, check our Google Calendar.
News:
Security
Most Common Cryptocurrency Scams & How to Avoid Them (Twitter summary by Messari Crypto)
Augur hijack via dormant service workers
Education
We Need to Start Educating Students and Hiring Teams About Blockchain. Why That's Crucial.
Blockchain Interoperability: Cosmos vs. Polkadot – Dave Kajpust – MediumLegal
Counterfactual For Dummies: Part 1 – Eric Olszewski – Medium
Legal
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce explained why she is pro-Bitcoin ETF and why the Commission rejected the Winklevoss’ Twins latest rule change application.
Google bans cryptocurrency mining from Android Play Store
SEC has exercised their right to an extension on the Van Eck ETF - new date 30 September.
Developers
Where to get testnet ether?
How to prepare your dapps for uPort’s standards based identity
General
Intercontinental Exchange Announces Bakkt, a Global Platform and Ecosystem for Digital Assets
Why design is the killer app for crypto
Breaking Change: No Longer Injecting Web3 – MetaMask – Medium
52 Quintillion Per Second: Bitcoin Hashrate Breaks Dizzying New Record - Bitcoinist.com
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