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Curecoin (symbol: CURE) is an open source peer to peer blockchain[1] technology. Curecoin uses a Proof of Work Hybrid model combining bitcoin Proof of Work (POW) with Proof of Stake (POS) to create a secure cryptocurrency or form of electronic money, is similar to Peercoin or Bitcoin.[2]

Contents [hide] 1	History 2	Main features 3	Impact 4	References 5	External links History[edit source] Curecoin was officially launched May 10, 2014 by developers Joshua Smith and Maxwell Sanchez.

Security of the Curecoin blockchain is handled by ASIC's and staking from the Curecoin client. These two items combine to create a Proof of Work Hybrid.

Main features[edit source] Curecoin creates a medium for world wide peer to peer transactions and payments at very low processing fees. The code is open source and allows everyone to take part in the success and development of the currency.

Curecoin participants use their computing power to on the Folding@home DCN (distrubuted computing network)

Impact[edit source] The impact of Curecoin on the cryptocurrency world has been reported on multiple news websites: The Coin Telegraph News BTC

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