Besides the Bitcoin and Ethereum white papers, which other papers, essays, books, etc. would you recommend regarding designing a decentralized network? 


The more variety in designs for different use cases, especially non-financial (e.g. IPFS), the better.

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Sure it is and has been developing full speed since the community decided to get rid of B1. Eos now is compatible with eos EVM and soon instant finality and IBC.