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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 […] The post...

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

Amazon Patent Casts Light on Plans to Create Proof-of-Work Blockchain Analog

17.5.2019
Amazon could be on the road to creating some form of cryptocurrency system with latest patent award

Amazon Wins Patent for Proof-of-Work Cryptographic System

17.5.2019
Tech giant Amazon has been granted a patent for a proof-of-work (PoW) cryptographic system similar to those used by many blockchains

Amazon Strikes its Move; Files Patent for Crypto-Based Proof of Work System

17.5.2019
Amazon, the American retail and e-commerce giant that doesn’t need any introduction having one of the largest userbases across the world, is ready to take on the crypto space with its strategic move. The shopping behemoth that is considered as one of the hugest tech firms in the world has come...