Bitmarks: using blockchain and human-readable keys to protect indie hardware businesses from fraud
by Cory Doctorow from on (#34YQE)
Legendary hardware hacker Andrew "bunnie" Huang (previously) has an open-source hardware company called Chibitronics; anyone can make their own version of a Chibitronics product, because Bunnie is convinced that his versions will be better and cheaper than theirs. (more")