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* Today we're joined by guest Kris Stinson ([https://twitter.com/stinsonkris @StinsonKris] on Twitter) | * Today we're joined by guest Kris Stinson ([https://twitter.com/stinsonkris @StinsonKris] on Twitter) | ||
| + | * Lots of media attention, "blockchain this, blockchain that", they're trying to sell you a database | ||
| + | ** Microsoft, IBM, governments (even Canada: Cancoin) | ||
| + | * Banks are threatened, unregulated currency (scary!) | ||
| + | * Japan has approved Bitcoin as a currency (legal tender) | ||
| + | * Legal (tax) ramifications: Capital Gains. | ||
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| + | * We watch a video with Andreas Antonopolis: Foremost educator on Bitcoin | ||
| + | ** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9nUMvpT2rM Blockchain for Beginners - YouTube] | ||
Revision as of 22:55, 10 April 2017
Blockchains
- Date
- Monday, 10 April 2017
- Event Announcement
- https://www.meetup.com/NetSquared-Kitchener-Waterloo/events/237778947/
- Location
- Communitech Jelly Bean Room 1st Floor, 151 Charles Street West, Kitchener, Ontario Map
What's a blockchain? Is this all about math? How do I make Bitcoin payments? How can I receive Bitcoin donations on my Website? Are there other blockchain currencies? What services exist for blockchain currency exchange? Is blockchain technology good for more than just Bitcoin? What blockchain tools exist for Non-Profit organizations?
Marc and Bob ask the questions, and special guest Kris Stinson will be on hand to provide the answers!
See you at the meeting!
--Marc and Bob.
- Today we're joined by guest Kris Stinson (@StinsonKris on Twitter)
- Lots of media attention, "blockchain this, blockchain that", they're trying to sell you a database
- Microsoft, IBM, governments (even Canada: Cancoin)
- Banks are threatened, unregulated currency (scary!)
- Japan has approved Bitcoin as a currency (legal tender)
- Legal (tax) ramifications: Capital Gains.
- We watch a video with Andreas Antonopolis: Foremost educator on Bitcoin
