Topic: It's raining Bitcoins! (Read 1736 times)
it's good thing that company like IBM shows interest of Bitcoin. This will rise level of awarnes.
Can't quite understand why is the IBM promoting bitcoin? Are they just using bitcoin to promote they're own services? Or is it just pure marketing and the only goal is to get some attention?
Anyway, nice to see action like this.
IBM had some pretty kick ass Linux commercials a decade ago.
They do tons of consulting work with whatever technology the customer wants. This has been the case since WWII.
As Elwar mentioned, might have something to do with their Proof of Concept for Blockchain-Powered Internet of Things
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/cryptocurrency-round-ibm-samsung-develop-blockchain-technology-facebook-tipping-1484019
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IBM has teamed up with Samsung to develop a system that uses blockchain technology to build a decentralised Internet of Things.
The ADEPT system, currently still only a proof of concept, uses the BitTorrent, Ethereum and Telehash protocols to serve as a ledger for billions of existing devices.
"Applying the blockchain concept to the world of (Internet of Things) offers fascinating possibilities," states a draft paper outlining the ADEPT system.
"Right from the time a product completes final assembly, it can be registered by the manufacturer into a universal blockchain representing its beginning of life. Once sold, a dealer or end customer can register it to a regional blockchain."
The ADEPT system, currently still only a proof of concept, uses the BitTorrent, Ethereum and Telehash protocols to serve as a ledger for billions of existing devices.
"Applying the blockchain concept to the world of (Internet of Things) offers fascinating possibilities," states a draft paper outlining the ADEPT system.
"Right from the time a product completes final assembly, it can be registered by the manufacturer into a universal blockchain representing its beginning of life. Once sold, a dealer or end customer can register it to a regional blockchain."
Another link:
http://www.coindesk.com/ibm-reveals-proof-concept-blockchain-powered-internet-things/
Can't quite understand why is the IBM promoting bitcoin? Are they just using bitcoin to promote they're own services? Or is it just pure marketing and the only goal is to get some attention?
Anyway, nice to see action like this.
IBM had some pretty kick ass Linux commercials a decade ago.
They do tons of consulting work with whatever technology the customer wants. This has been the case since WWII.
The bigger story is that it's confirmed that IBM is now endorsing BTC
Indeed, and that can only be a good thing
IBM is going to replace human workers with intelligent machines, and bitcoin will become the currency that machines pay each other
The bigger story is that it's confirmed that IBM is now endorsing BTC
IBM still has that "uncool, serious" vibe about them unfortunately but I love them, writting this from a classic mechanical IBM keyboard.
Let's hope they hang on to the coins and don't sell it immediately after getting a small windfall.
haha they will immediately sell it, rather than be stored and then prices go down
and they will be partying
Hope majority can hold those bitcoin and can see a huge potential on bitcoin for future
This idea that people new to Bitcoin should hold it instead of spending it is strange. Do we not want Bitcoin to catch on and have people learn to use it so they see the advantage of having and spending bitcoins?
Or is the price the only thing that matters for Bitcoin?
IBM Brazil is giving away 18000 USD (50000 Brazilian reals) in Bitcoins at the Campus Party in Sao Paulo. The helicopter money will be delivered today, February 7th, between 09h and 13h, and between 14h and 19h. The promotion is valid only for those who are registered and present at the Campus. If you happen to be there, make sure to join the rain!
A nice promotion to let know bitcoin more known worldwide
That were very lucky campus
Second they get the btc, they are going to cash them in for beer, everyone knows this
I'm also afraid of that, a big dump.
Hope majority can hold those bitcoin and can see a huge potential on bitcoin for future
Second they get the btc, they are going to cash them in for beer, everyone knows this
I you smell fish, it most probably is fish. 
I cannot see why IBM would be dropping BTC - - - What would the incentive be to do that?
Anyways, if it was a marketing ploy or publicity stunt, it should mean that we might see some sort of a announcement soon.
I cannot see why IBM would be dropping BTC - - - What would the incentive be to do that?
Anyways, if it was a marketing ploy or publicity stunt, it should mean that we might see some sort of a announcement soon.
Can't quite understand why is the IBM promoting bitcoin? Are they just using bitcoin to promote they're own services? Or is it just pure marketing and the only goal is to get some attention?
Anyway, nice to see action like this.
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/cryptocurrency-round-ibm-samsung-develop-blockchain-technology-facebook-tipping-1484019
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IBM has teamed up with Samsung to develop a system that uses blockchain technology to build a decentralised Internet of Things.
Let's hope they hang on to the coins and don't sell it immediately after getting a small windfall.
None of them will hang on to the coins. Everyone wants to spend their first bitcoin!
So they're dropping physical bitcoins? I don't know if it's included in the Portuguese news, cause i can't read Portuguese. Would be hilarious if a bunch of them fell into holes or drains. Hopefully, they did educate them about Bitcoin after they received the coins. Would be a pity to see the student's think of the coins as dust-collectors.
Can't quite understand why is the IBM promoting bitcoin? Are they just using bitcoin to promote they're own services? Or is it just pure marketing and the only goal is to get some attention?
Anyway, nice to see action like this.
May be to escape from taxes........
Good move, IBM!
No.
They fire 110 000 workers at 2015 ...
Good move, IBM!
Hard to imagine the blue giant still innovates like this.
Hard to imagine the blue giant still innovates like this.
Can't quite understand why is the IBM promoting bitcoin? Are they just using bitcoin to promote they're own services? Or is it just pure marketing and the only goal is to get some attention?
Anyway, nice to see action like this.
Brings me to the memory that at one time cigarettes were given out for free because the younger generations weren't consuming that anymore so they have to make it a trend
I was given several free cans of chew on spring break. And gum and video game samplers.
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