The blockchain is a wonderful, novel thing. But in order to know when a blockchain is the tool to fix a problem, it is important to understand what the blockchain does well. Advantages of the Ethereum blockchain The data written on the blockchain cannot be changed. It can be updated, but the previous versions are …
Ethereum was announced by Vitalik in January 2014, so perhaps its too short to be considered history. A good story of Ethereum’s early days is here. Ethereum Network Development Plan At its outset, Ethereum was a designed as a development program. Four releases were initially foreseen; Frontier, Homestead, Metropolis and Serenity. Metropolis has now been …
What is Ethereum? I will not redefine what others have done previously. The first description is lighter and has pictures and quotes. The second description is more complete, by the Ethereum Foundation, and longer. A short history of Ethereum is here.
Index Ethereum is all about its use cases. They are what defines its utility. Sure its a great crypto currency and you can make money mining Eth, but the real advantage is in the many different applications it has. As it evolves, it is positioned to make some real changes in the way people interact …