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If you've made it this far into 2018, then you've no doubt lived through the hype surrounding blockchain and cryptocurrency, especially when Bitcoin came close to eclipsing the $20k mark last December. While the market has simmered down significantly since then, the reality is that cryptocurrency—and the technology that powers it—is here to stay, especially now that companies are finding more inventive ways to put blockchain developers to use. From tracking the origins of jewelry to managing...