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Proof-of-Authority Algorithm Use Cases Grow: From Pharma to Games
16.11.2019
Fast, scalable and efficient: Why Microsoft, Walmart, and PwC opt for the proof-of-authority consensus algorithm
[Updated] Samson Mow: Proof-of-Stake Is a Joke, Backstage at The Capital
13.11.2019
Blockstream’s Samson Mow was fairly quiet during the panel “Proof-of-Work, Halving and the Future of Mining” on day two ofContinue Reading
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[Updated] Samson Mow: Proof-of-Stake Is a Joke, Backstage at The Capital
13.11.2019
Blockstream’s Samson Mow was fairly quiet during the panel “Proof-of-Work, Halving and the Future of Mining” on day two ofContinue Reading
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‘Proof-of-Stake is a Joke’: Samson Mow Backstage at The Capital
13.11.2019
Blockstream’s Samson Mow was fairly quiet during the panel “Proof-of-Work, Halving and the Future of Mining” on day two of CoinMarketCap’s The Capital conference. But he sat down with The Capital backstage afterward and shared some of his thoughts more […]
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Aragon Opposes Change to Ethereum's Mining Algorithm Before 2.0 Version
4.11.2019
Aragon votes against Ethereum changing its proof-of-work mining algorithm before Ethereum 2.0
Kadena Goes Live, Announces New Token Sale Aiming for $20 Million
4.11.2019
"This is the first time anyone has ever scaled proof-of-work," said Kadena co-founder Will Martino
Proof-of-Work Doesn’t Solve Every Blockchain Use Case
31.10.2019
While proof-of-work is great for Bitcoin, it falls short for other — especially nonfinancial — use cases of a blockchain. Here is why we need new consensus mechanisms
Ethereum 2.0 Validators to Earn up to 10% Annually for Staking: Report
25.10.2019
Ethereum 2.0 validators can expect up to 10.3% as rewards for staking on the annual basis, ConsenSys’ Collin Myers says
Bitcoin Core Dev: Anti-51% Attack Measures Always Imply Centralization
8.10.2019
Bitcoin Core developer Greg Maxwell criticizes the “attractive mystery” that fear of a 51% attack on Bitcoin entails
Hedera Hashgraph — Deep Look Into 10,000 Transactions Per Second Claim
17.9.2019
While Hedera continues to attract major companies to its governing council, the Hashgraph’s performance is being questioned
New Storm Concept Could Strengthen Bitcoin Cash Instant Transactions
3.9.2019
Software developer Awemany has published a potential alternative approach to instant transactions on the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) network called “delta blocks” or Storm. The idea utilizes weak proof-of-work (PoW) for instant confirmations on Bitcoin Cash. The new Storm concept has piqued...
CoinMarketCap’s First Global Crypto Conference is Free with Proof-of-Work
28.8.2019
We know traveling for events can be extremely tiring. Plus, we’re not fans of expensive conference tickets. As we’re in the process of planning for CoinMarketCap’s first global conference, we firmly believe that regardless of title or expertise, our users […]
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Hyundai’s Token Company Partners With CasperLabs to Build a PoS Blockchain
8.7.2019
HDAC, issuer of the Hyundai-DAC token, is working with CasperLabs to move from proof-of-work
Grin Developers Agree to Alter Technical Development Roadmap
27.6.2019
The public turnaround may have positive effects for chip manufacturers' bottom line, but what about mass-market miners?
Ethereum 2.0’s Phase Zero Scheduled to Launch on January 3, 2020: Devs
20.6.2019
Ethereum’s 2.0 phase zero is planned for launch on January 3, 2020 according to a recent developers call
Cypherpunk Adam Back Speaks of Blockchain Benefits at G20 Meeting of Finance Ministers
10.6.2019
Cypherpunk Adam Back, often regarded as the father of virtual currencies, took part in an event at the G20 meeting of finance ministers
Neo Announces New Consensus Mechanism For Its New Mainnet
4.6.2019
Neo has developed a new consensus algorithm for its mainnet v2.10.2, the delegated Byzantine Fault Tolerance mechanism 2.0
Two Miners Purportedly Execute 51% Attack on Bitcoin Cash Blockchain
25.5.2019
Two miners, BTC.top and BTC.com, have reportedly executed a 51% attack on the bitcoin cash blockchain
Monero Developers Consider Adopting New Proof-of-Work Algorithm in October
24.5.2019
In October, privacy-centric cryptocurrency monero will reportedly switch to a new proof-of-work algorithm
EOS BP, Explained
24.5.2019
EOS’s Block Producer system might be unique, but it is not without criticism