A core insight in the design of blockchains is that the open source model can be extended beyond software to cloud-based services by adding financial incentives to the mix. Cryptocurrencies—coins and tokens built into specific blockchains—provide a way to incentivize individuals and groups to participate in, maintain, and build services.

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