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BOS Open-Sources Zero-Knowledge Protocol, Paving the Way for Advanced Cryptography on Bitcoin
26.9.2024
BitcoinOS (BOS) has open-sourced its BitSNARK verification protocol, marking a significant advancement in blockchain technology. This protocol, which successfully verified the first zk-SNARK proof on the Bitcoin blockchain, enables zero-knowledge cryptography without altering Bitcoin’s core...
Linux debuts decentralized trust with Hedera and 100+ members
16.9.2024
The Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust will incorporate all of Linux's decentralized projects in one place, including all of Hyperledger
Zero-Knowledge Proofs and Their Application in Crypto Transactions
11.9.2024
In the world of cryptography and blockchain, Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) stand out as a revolutionary technology that allows one party […]
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Polygon and Fabric team up to fast-track ZK-proof adoption on AggLayer
10.9.2024
The integration of Fabric Cryptography’s Verifiable Processing Units promises faster, more secure transactions on Polygon’s AggLayer
Polygon to Buy $5M of Servers With Computer Chips Devoted to Zero-Knowledge Cryptography
10.9.2024
The purchase is part of a deal with hardware maker Fabric, that is also producing custom zero-knowledge chips for Polygon's AggLayer
Satoshi VS physics: How quantum Bitcoin miners could make ASIC obsolete
23.8.2024
Quantum rigs might pose a bigger threat to blockchains than quantum decryption
Satoshi vs physics: How quantum Bitcoin miners could make ASIC obsolete
23.8.2024
Quantum rigs might pose a bigger threat to blockchains than quantum decryption
Satoshi vs physics: How quantum Bitcoin miners could make ASIC obsolete
23.8.2024
Quantum rigs might pose a bigger threat to blockchains than quantum decryption
Cryptography startup Fabric raises $33M for new data privacy chip
19.8.2024
Blockchain Capital and 1kx co-led the Series A round that will back the development of a new computing chip focused on data privacy
Fabric, Startup Building 'VPU' Chips for Cryptography, Raises $33M
19.8.2024
Remembering Hal Finney’s Vision: The 20th Anniversary of Reusable Proofs of Work
17.8.2024
This week marks the 20th anniversary of Hal Finney’s introduction of Reusable Proofs of Work (RPOW), a groundbreaking concept that paved the way for today’s digital currencies. Finney’s visionary work continues to echo throughout the cryptocurrency community, underscoring...
It's a Different Sort of Olympics as Cryptographers Face Off in Polyhedra's 'Proof Arena'
31.7.2024
WhatsApp and Signal survive EU chat control bill — For now
1.7.2024
EU legislators have dropped plans to scan messaging apps, but privacy advocates can’t celebrate just yet
Firm Behind Pudgy Penguin NFTs Acquires Frame to Build Abstractchain for Consumer Crypto
29.6.2024
Igloo Inc., the team behind the Pudgy Penguins non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has announced the acquisition of Frame, aiming to enhance the consumer crypto experience by developing Abstractchain. This move is expected to address limitations in current layer two (L2) solutions and expand cultural...
Crypto Sector Secures $317M in Venture Capital Deals in Early June
16.6.2024
With the first half of June concluded, there have been 37 venture capital deals and fundraising events in the crypto sector. Collectively, these investments totaled $317.87 million, with Avail, a modular blockchain project, leading the pack with $43 million. 37 Crypto Startups and Projects Gather...
Coinbase Launches ‘Smart Wallets’ in Bid to Simplify Crypto Onboarding
5.6.2024
Coinbase has introduced “smart wallets,” aimed at easing the entry into blockchain activities by eliminating complex processes and high fees associated with traditional crypto wallets. This new offering seeks to onboard over one billion users through simplified, gasless transactions...
StarkWare launches $1M research fund for ZK Bitcoin scaling
4.6.2024
StarkWare’s fund seeks to promote research into OP_CAT and demonstrate its potential to unlock and benefit Bitcoin and the blockchain community in general
Polygon Acquires Zero-Knowledge Cryptography Firm Toposware
4.6.2024
The acquisition means that Polygon has invested over $1 billion in zero-knowledge technology and firms, the team shared in a press release. Sources close to the deal told CoinDesk that the acquisition is near $30-50 million
Polygon Labs acquires Toposware, pushing total ZK investment to $1B
4.6.2024
The deal brings Polygon’s cumulative zero-knowledge technology investment to over $1 billion, the company said. Toposware’s team is behind Polygon’s Type 1 Prover technology
Blockchain can help eliminate cybercrime threats
29.5.2024
Cybercrime is a growing scourge that shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon without a serious game changer to stem the tide