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Cryptocurrency’s second act: the rise of Ethereum and what’s in store for 2017

Version One Ventures

Bitcoin, and the underlying blockchain technology, never developed a strong use case besides storing value. Will this token-driven crowdfunding market become the equivalent of OTC/pink slip markets, dominated by speculators and promoters? There’s also the matter of security (or the lack thereof). What happened?

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Don’t Sleep on Lightning

Version One Ventures

P2P exchanges like HodlHodl were early adopters of Lightning, but have put the project on “hodl” while waiting for more consumer demand and technology advancements. In a world where you’re moving billions of dollars every day with other exchanges and OTC desks, saving a few percentage points on fees means a lot. At least not yet.

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Consolidation

thebarefootvc

In the past year, it has largely focused on the more institutional Circle Trade — operating an over the counter (OTC) trading desk to execute large trades for buyers and sellers of cryptocurrency. Circle, founded in 2013, has gone through several iterations in its bid to be a consumer friendly cryptocurrency wallet.

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Innovative Financial Management Solutions for Small Businesses

Transformify

However, as a result of technological changes, innovative solutions are being developed that translate into efficiency in business management. Online Payment Gateways provide a secure yet reliable way to process transactions, which translates into reduced fraud and chargebacks.