Transactional currencies – Entry Credits and Gas
Working at Factom I came across an idea that seems seldom explored in the cryptocurrency space - a transactional currency called entry credits. They operate alongside the main currency of the network, factoids, but while factoids are a fully functional cryptocurrency that can freely circulate in the network, entry credits have a number of restrictions on them:
Factom securing blockchain partnerships in China
[Factom](http://www.factom.com) has been busy during a trip to China this month. Besides setting up a new office in the orient, the Austin Texas-based blockchain services company has also entered into two agreements.
Factom dreams of a new generation of blockchain based voting systems
The transparent and decentralized nature of the blockchain network enables the development of a non-refutable and unbreakable record of data which opens up a diverse possibility of verification and authentication software and technologies.
Kuala Innovations Injects Funds Into Factom To ‘Unlock Embedded Value’
Investment Companies are jumping at the opportunity to diversify their portfolios by funding blockchain technology. Kuala Innovations Limited have recently jumped on board, having procured stakes in both Factom and SatoshiPay within a month.
Factom Tackles Land Title Disputes, With Bitcoin’s Blockchain
Factom recently announced they will be working with the Honduran Government to build a land title registry. Peter Kirby, Founder and President at Factom explains their intentions and why bitcoin’s distributed ledger is important.
Factom and Bitsapphire Partner: Adding Data Protection to Record Keeping
Austin-based Blockchain startup, Factom, has announced a partnership with crypto-currency Know Your Customer software provider, Bitsapphire, to add better protection and controls to the company’s data storage and record service.
Rivetz Ensures ‘Passwords go Away’
Rivetz is now delivering version 1.0 of its software developer kit, and expect to have customer solutions live in the second quarter of 2015. The team are working with partners to enable platforms and solutions that leverage the capabilities of Rivetz - tackling cybercrime.
Factom and Coinapult Partner For Token Sale
Factom’s token sale, through Koinify, starts at the end of March. Coinapult provides a solution to price volatility, a key factor in any token sale.
