simondlr / computingcommons

A book on imagining the future of society empowered through blockchain technology.
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ch1: Include fiat-backed assets & other derivates. #2

Open simondlr opened 9 years ago

simondlr commented 9 years ago

Add in section on derivatives such as Stablecoin, Tether, NuBits, BitShares USD/CNY and other CFDs to float fiat on blockchains.

simondlr commented 9 years ago

This could be in chapter 2 as smart property ("smart assets"), but since its supposed to be currency, it seems more of a fit in ch 1.

simondlr commented 9 years ago

Hedgy as well: http://www.hedgy.co/. Forward contracts with collateral escrow.