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Meet Snowglobe: An Avalanche-Based Pre-Consensus Protocol for BCH
22.12.2019
On December 20, BCHD and Openbazaar developer Tyler Smith published first draft specifications for a protocol he calls “Snowglobe.” Smith’s Github repository says that Snowglobe is a propagation protocol for nodes using Nakamoto Consensus and it uses an Avalanche-based consensus...
Reports Criticize Bitcoin SV Miners and the Chain’s Upcoming Fork
20.12.2019
In the last two days there have been two critical posts published against the Bitcoin Satoshi’s Vision network (BSV). On December 17, Binance Research published an allocation mining report that analyzed the mining activities of BTC, BCH, and BSV and the research detailed that BSV miners...
Bitcoin Mining Operations Offer New Strategies Before Reward Reduction
10.12.2019
As the reward halving approaches, bitcoin miners are preparing new strategies so customers can reap the most profits from their hashrate services. On December 3, the mining operation Poolin introduced a hashrate auto-switch feature so clients can automatically switch between BTC and BCH mining....
Monero Implements Hard Fork, Including New ASIC-Resistant Mining Algorithm
2.12.2019
Monero has completed its hard fork and has introduced RandomX, a new ASIC-resistant mining algorithm
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
BitOrb Exchange Raises $6.4 Million
14.11.2019
The BitOrb Exchange has successfully secured its funding round, raising a total of USD 6.4m. The round was led by the W-Rex Algo Trading Platform a product of the Wota Group.Additionally, the Wota Group will act as a strategic partner and help the BitOrb Exchange grow its network of traders, user...
Just Launched: New Liquidity Metric To Combat “Volume Inflation” Problem
12.11.2019
Launch announcement includes improved pricing algorithm and several new products to empower users in the cryptocurrency space We just made a series of very important announcements at our inaugural conference in Singapore! With these announcements, we aim to continue raising […]
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Zigmabit Launches Three Multi-algorithm Mining Rigs for Maximum ROI
8.11.2019
Zigmabit, an industry-grade cryptocurrency mining equipment manufacturer, has launched “three multi-algorithm mining rigs.” These rigs are multi-algorithm based and claimed to give maximum ROI within a month. Cryptocurrency mining is similar to verifying any transaction and adding them to...
Binance is on Its Way of Implementing a Threshold Signature Scheme Library
6.11.2019
Binance has grown to be one of the firms which have taken the lead in innovation in the field of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. It has focused on creation of core infrastructure services that would have a long-term effect on the crypto world. Binance has also made contributions to...
Merged Mining on Bitcoin: Expanding Bitcoin’s Capabilities [with RSK Sidechain]
5.11.2019
What is merged mining on Bitcoin?  Simply put, merged mining is a mechanism that allows different cryptocurrencies that use the same algorithm, to be mined together. When analyzing the study on the profitability of bitcoin merged mined blockchains, we found […]
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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
Trusted Friends Can Become Crypto Custodians With the Vault12 Platform
2.11.2019
A firm called Vault12 launched its new passkey security solution for cryptocurrency assets. Vault12 is an application that allows people to enlist their trusted friends and family members to help safeguard their assets. According to the project’s creators, the new application leverages...
Stealth Miners on the BCH Network Attract Scrutiny
28.10.2019
In roughly 17 days, the Bitcoin Cash network will upgrade by adding two new features to the protocol. Meanwhile, prior to the forthcoming changes, a large percentage of the BCH hashrate is being processed by unknown miners. Crypto proponents have been very focused on the hashrate and BCH pool...
Bitcoin Mining Industry’s Exponential Growth Just Won’t Stop
11.8.2019
A decade ago when Satoshi Nakamoto unleashed the Bitcoin network, the security behind the protocol was guarded by only a few miners. These days, mining the SHA-256 algorithm has become a thriving industry that hasn’t stopped growing. Also Read: Exploring the SLP Token Universe Built on...
8 Irate Quotes From Officials Who Hate Facebook’s Digital Currency
27.6.2019
The best thing about Facebook’s proposed digital currency isn’t its BTF consensus algorithm, account-based data model or single Merkle tree structure. No, the greatest thing about Libra has to be the triggered reactions from politicians and bankers who can sense the rug being pulled...
CoinMarketCap’s first-ever acquisition: Hashtag Capital, for its “true price” algorithm
26.6.2019
Today, we are announcing our first-ever acquisition of a team, Hashtag Capital, which has developed a set of algorithms for “true price” involving liquidity. The team will be joining CoinMarketCap after the acquisition to further develop pricing algorithms and continually […]
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CoinMarketCap’s first-ever acquisition: Hashtag Capital, for its “true price” algorithm
26.6.2019
Today, we are announcing our first-ever acquisition of a team, Hashtag Capital, which has developed a set of algorithms for “true price” involving liquidity. The team will be joining CoinMarketCap after the acquisition to further develop pricing algorithms and continually […]
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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
Schnorr Signatures Are Coming to Bitcoin Cash – Here’s What You Should Know
12.5.2019
On Wednesday, May 15, the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) network will be upgraded to incorporate the highly anticipated Schnorr signature algorithm, a digital signature scheme widely known for its simplicity. Also read: Bitcoin History Part 12: When No One Wanted Your BTC Schnorr Sigs Are Coming Next week,...
CSS Algorithms
6.3.2019
I wouldn't say the term "CSS algorithm" has widespread usage yet, but I think Lara Schenck might be onto something. She defines it as:
a well-defined declaration or set of declarations that produces a specific styling output
So a CSS algorithm isn't really a component where there is some parent...