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Bitcoin as a US reserve asset is ‘great for price’ but poses significant risks — Charles Hoskinson
9.8.2024
While a strategic Bitcoin reserve may be good for price action, the US Treasury controlling 19% of the BTC supply raises unprecedented centralization concerns
AT&T's latest massive breach shows the peril of data centralization
23.7.2024
A 24-year-old hacker infiltrated AT&T systems — and accessed data on more than 100 million people. Decentralizing data could limit similar risks in the future
AT&T's latest massive breach shows the peril of data centralization
23.7.2024
A 24-year-old hacker infiltrated AT&T systems — and accessed data on more than 100 million people. Decentralizing data could limit similar risks in the future
Blockchain developer warns of centralization risks as crypto AI race intensifies
24.6.2024
The Kip Web3 AI base layer previously closed an undisclosed funding round from Animoca Brands in April
Cardano's 'centralization' concerns put a 30% ADA price crash in play
22.5.2024
Cardano whales are accumulating ADA during the correction period, ignoring the centralization warning
Recent Analysis Shows Common Transaction Patterns Among Several Bitcoin Mining Pools
18.4.2024
A comprehensive X thread by Bitcoin developer and observer 0xB10C has uncovered that several prominent bitcoin mining pools are using identical block templates and transaction prioritization methods, mirroring those of Antpool. This revelation follows earlier findings that highlighted a notable...
Eigenlayer Launches on Ethereum Amid Concerns Over Centralization and Potential Security Threats
18.4.2024
Eigenlayer launched on Ethereum’s mainnet with over $12 billion in total value locked, aiming to create a restaking ecosystem which, while promising lucrative prospects, may introduce unforeseen risks including potential centralization and the threat of slashing cascades impacting...
A Single Custodian Oversees Nearly Half of Bitcoin’s Block Rewards
12.4.2024
Onchain data indicates that a single custodian now manages the coinbase addresses for at least nine prominent mining pools, which collectively account for 47% of Bitcoin’s total hashrate. The analysis shows that substantial miners’ rewards from pools like F2pool, Antpool, Binance...
Ether Could Avoid Designation as a Security With Centralization Risk Easing, JPMorgan Says
4.4.2024
Staking platform Lido’s share in staked ether has continued to fall, reducing concerns about concentration in the Ethereum network, the report said
Ethereum's Rising Validator Count Is Causing Concerns, Fidelity Digital Assets Says
28.3.2024
Future roadmap upgrades for the network will become more difficult with a large validator set, the report said
Vitalik Buterin Unveils New “Rainbow Staking” Framework For Ethereum – Here’s How It Works
21.3.2024
Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin has a bold plan to address the centralization of staking power with 'Rainbow Staking.' This new model could break the dominance of major exchanges and empower solo stakers. Learn how Rainbow Staking looks to decentralize Ethereum, the risks it targets, and its potential...
Centralization Aids Web3 When Leveraged to Hasten Development of Dapps, Says James Bayly
21.3.2024
Contrary to the perception that decentralized applications (dapps) are unstoppable, many are “reliant on centralized middleware components in the extreme.” James Bayly, COO at Subquery, argues that such an overreliance on centralized middleware components or their providers...
Smaller BTC Miners Might Close Shop Post-Halving: Bitfinex Warns
18.3.2024
Hong Kong-based crypto platform Bitfinex has warned BTC miners of a potential centralization of power amid post-halving. On March 15, Bitfinex published a comprehensive blog report forecasting financial pressure on small miners. The fourth Bitcoin halving is a widely anticipated event in the crypto...
S&P Global Just Made Ethereum's Centralization Risk a TradFi Concern
22.2.2024
Institutional interest in digital assets means that crypto terms such as 'Nakamoto Coefficient' are now mainstream issues
Crypto Enthusiasts and Investors Turn Their Attention to Rebel Satoshi Presale: What’s Driving the Interest?
8.2.2024
TLDR Rebel Satoshi ($RBLZ) is a brand-new memecoin project in the cryptocurrency space that is challenging paradigms and bringing a genuine financial decentralization philosophy to its vibrant community. The cornerstone of Rebel Satoshi‘s goal is $RBLZ, which rewards its Rebel community...
Exclusive: Anza Co-Founder Responds to Solana Centralization Concerns
30.1.2024
The Solana blockchain crew has moved some team members from one of its divisions to a new entity called Anza. Anza co-founder Jeff Washington, a former engineer at Solana Labs, announced this move on Tuesday, revealing the team’s focus on improving the performance of a Solana Labs validator...
Ripple's David Schwartz Talks 'Bottom-Up Growth' on XRP Ledger, Rebuts Critics: Q&A
24.1.2024
Schwartz spoke to The Protocol about the aftermath of Ripple's SEC win, his method for dealing with XRP's rabid fanbase, the XRP Ledger's controversial approach to centralization, and more
SEC Chair Gary Gensler Sees Irony in Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval — ‘This Was About Centralization’
16.1.2024
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler sees irony in the approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). “This was about centralization and traditional means of finance,” said Gensler, warning: “Investors should be aware that this underlying asset...
Echoes of 2013: Bitcoin Mining Concentration Reaches Decade-High Levels
16.12.2023
In the past 72 hours, Antpool has dominated 26.48% of Bitcoin’s overall hashrate, closely followed by Foundry USA at 24.95%. Together, these two mining pools wield 51.43% of the prevailing 502 exahash per second (EH/s) total hashrate. This level of concentration in bitcoin mining pools...
Vitalik discusses techno-optimism, AI risks, & centralization
28.11.2023
Vitalik Buterin, the Ethereum co-founder, recently took on X/Twitter to talk about several topics. The tech enthusiast touched on topics like techno-optimism, AI risks, and ways to avoid extreme centralization. With a touch of nuance, the co-founder expressed optimism regarding technology. Buterin...