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SXSW Startups: Horizon

Austin Startup

Many describe DApps (Decentralized Applications) as being “trustless,” in that users don’t need to exhibit trust in each other since the laws of the DApp itself govern every interaction. Beyond SkyWeaver, people are interested in using ERC-1155 for loans, side-chains and applications requiring users to deposit their tokens in a contract.

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Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Ted Livingston’s rollercoaster ride as CEO of hit messaging startup Kik

The Next Web

Waterloo, Canada-based Kik recently passed 80 million users, which was given particular significance from local media who noted that it took the 4-and-a-half year old startup past BlackBerry and its BBM mobile messaging solution. The Canadian government matched the investment, and the 15-year plan kicked off. It began at RIM.

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Where is the best place to find a rockstar developer to bring it to life?

www.quora.com

Developer, engineer, CTO, or technical co-founder? And while it's condescending it's tone may prove quite useful for non-engineers wanting to start internet businesses with no idea of what is required to do so, which it seems like a lot of people who'd ask this kind of question in this kind of forum, are. Rockstar v.

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Tech Diversity & Inclusion Allies at SXSW

Austin Startup

Advisor, Austin Mayor Steve Adler Eugene has long operated at the intersection of business, government & nonprofits, locally and nationally. Founded in 2014, the fund has built the most recognized brand focused on leading female-run opportunities in internet and software startups. As the third U.S. As the third U.S.