Using in-depth analysis of blockchains through the data they produce and pattern recognition across thousands of interactions, it may be possible to identify nefarious users and those you should avoid doing business with. It is the equivalent of credit checks on a credit card, making sure that the actions are legal and genuine. This kind of work is not only going to be useful for the future of digital currencies, but will create the foundation upon which a fully useable digital payments system can be implem

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