I can't believe BitShares BTSX does not get more discussion around here. Their forum is quite active and they are actually bringing working innovation to the table. These are some threads I compiled that helped me acquire the background needed to understand BTSX. I am curious to see what others think about it from a technical standpoint, I don't care about pricing etc...
ELI5 threads (Explain like I'm 5)
https://bitsharestalk.org/index.php?topic=8027.0Start here to read the background on DPOS algorithm:
http://wiki.bitshares.org/index.php/DPOSContinue here to read about the security and simplicity of sending to names instead of addresses:
http://wiki.bitshares.org/index.php/TITANListen to this episode from a few weeks back:
Let's talk Bitcoin! episode 129. Starts around 12 minute mark with the lead dev Dan. Great listen.
http://letstalkbitcoin.com/blog/post/lets-talk-bitcoin-129-dogeparty-and-delegated-proof-of-stakeWhich leads to the asset exchange:
http://wiki.bitshares.org/index.php/Bitshares_XBitUSD market peg has been working
https://bitsharestalk.org/index.php?topic=8358.0Finally finish up with this to really get you thinking about where bitcoin ideology will go:
http://bitshares.org/overstock-to-cryptostock/