Where's EOS?

Rival groups competing to launch official EOS blockchain

CoinDesk Daily is sponsored by  June 7, 2018 "I'm in competition with myself and I'm losing."  – Roger Waters Got this from a friend? SUBSCRIBE HERE THE FEATURE Where's EOS? Rival Groups Now Competing to Launch Official Blockchain The ongoing blockchain launch for the hotly anticipated token project EOS is becoming a bit more complicated. Amidst an elaborate, global rollout, two competing groups of EOS enthusiasts are testing different versions of the software, each seeking to issue the most widely used version. The work these separate groups are doing on their respective software could have big impacts on how much control each party has once the blockchain is launched. And despite claims that there's no competition, just experimentation, it's not difficult to discern that there's serious tension between the two groups. Read more Tweet Share ⭐ CoinDesk Weekly Sponsor ⭐   Your Data. 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