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ASIC Heavyweights: These Are the Most Profitable Proof-of-Work Algorithms in 2023
24.5.2023
Eight months ago, there was a significant transformation in the realm of lucrative proof-of-work (PoW) mining algorithms when Ethereum made the transition from PoW to proof-of-stake (PoS). During that period, the prevailing consensus algorithms for mining were Kadena, Scrypt, and Cuckatoo32....
Bitcoin and proof-of-stake have natural ‘synergy’: Bitcoin Builders 2023
18.5.2023
Stanford University professor David Tsè said his team’s research had revealed a security property between Bitcoin and proof-of-stake protocols
Best Crypto to Buy Now 11 May – Pepe Coin, Bitget Token, Cosmos
12.5.2023
Bitcoin has dipped below the $27,500 mark, effectively neutralizing the gains previously sparked by U.S. inflation data.
This trend has been developing over the last month, ever since Bitcoin peaked above $30,600 in mid-April.
Given the ongoing bearish market trend, what are the best cryptos...
Bitcoin Network Hits 75% Progress Towards Next Reward Halving
30.4.2023
At 11:06 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on April 29, 2023, at block height 787,500, the number of blocks left to discover until the next Bitcoin blockchain halving is now fewer than 52,500 blocks. This means the network has progressed 75% through the 210,000-block halving cycle, which will ultimately...
Satoshi’s Math: How Bitcoin’s Use of Mathematical Tools Ensures System Consistency
26.4.2023
Over 14 years ago, Satoshi Nakamoto unveiled the Bitcoin network to the world, creating the very first triple-entry bookkeeping system known to mankind. This technological wonder, with a current market value of $540 billion, ingeniously integrates encryption and mathematical formulas to fortify...
Over half of Americans fear ‘major impact’ by AI on workers: Survey
21.4.2023
More respondents said AI will “hurt” American workers more than it will “help” them over the next 20 years
Ethereum’s Shapella Upgrade Unlocks Staked Ether, Over 860K ETH Poised for Withdrawal, Price Surges 6%
13.4.2023
On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time, Ethereum’s Shapella upgrade was successfully implemented, enabling validators to withdraw staked ether. Data reveals that more than 860,000 ether is poised for unlocking, and 77,000 ether is expected to be withdrawn on Thursday....
Bill protecting Bitcoin mining rights passes in Arkansas Senate and House
8.4.2023
The Arkansas Data Centers Act is moving now to the governor's office for approval. It grants crypto miners in the State the same rights as data centers
Everstake CEO: Many Delegators Fail to Understand What Staking Is - And It May Lead to Trouble
2.4.2023
Sergey Vasylchuk is the Co-founder & CEO of the staking provider Everstake.__________
Our company, Everstake, has been in the validation business for almost five years. And while our revenue model heavily relies on incentivizing people to stake their crypto, seeing that some of them don’t really...
MIT Space Force major proposes Bitcoin mining as cybersecurity tool
31.3.2023
An active-duty United States Space Force astronautical engineer is proposing to the Pentagon a new cybersecurity tool: Bitcoin
Greenpeace Unveils ‘Skull of Satoshi’ to Spark Debate Over Bitcoin’s Environmental Impact; Creator Clarifies It ‘Wasn’t Meant to Be Anti-Bitcoin’
26.3.2023
Greenpeace, the well known environmental NGO, has unveiled the “Skull of Satoshi,” an art installation intended to spark debate about the impact of Bitcoin on the environment. The 11-foot skull was constructed with electronic waste materials and features smokestacks and Bitcoin logos....
Post-Merge Ethereum: Grayscale extends review of ETHPoW decision
17.3.2023
Grayscale will take 180 days at max to decide whether, when and in what manner to sell ETHPoW on behalf of the record date shareholders
Ethereum core developers set April 12 for Shanghai hard fork
16.3.2023
The upgrade will enable staked ETH withdrawals on the Beacon Chain, completing Ethereum's transition to a PoS consensus
Bitcoin Mining Is Good for the Energy Grid and Good for the Environment
6.3.2023
Bitcoin mining should be hailed as an effective tool for a lower emissions future, not demonized as monkey wrench in the works
Bitcoin mining advocate is going state-to-state to educate US lawmakers
31.1.2023
The legislatures in Mississippi and Missouri have separately introduced bills aimed at protecting certain activities of Bitcoin miners following visits from the Satoshi Action Fund
Rumor has it that Dogecoin could shift to proof-of-stake — What does that mean for miners?
31.1.2023
Dogecoin shifting to proof-of-stake would be good for the environment, but what impact would it have on miners and ASIC manufacturers?
Yuga Labs co-founder to take leave of absence due to health reasons
29.1.2023
Aronow said he will still be contributing as a board member and strategic advisor. However, his priority will be to get the best medical treatment he can to make a full recovery
Ethereum price technicals hint at 35% gains versus Bitcoin in 2023
18.1.2023
Ethereum market dominance has doubled since the lunch of its staking contract in December 2020 as ETH price eyes levels not seen in five years versus Bitcoin
Ethereum Validator Count Surpasses 500,000 Ahead of Upcoming Shanghai Hard Fork
17.1.2023
According to statistics, the number of Ethereum network validators on the Beacon chain exceeded 500,000 as of Jan. 12, 2023. The validator milestone comes as Ethereum core developers prepare for the Shanghai hard fork. Five days ago, Ethereum core developers launched a developer network environment...
Hive Blockchain Shares Are Up 100% YTD, Deploys Intel’s Blockscale Chip For Bitcoin Mining Machines
16.1.2023
The shares of Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm Hive Blockchain (HIVE) are up more than 100% since the year began, while it just recently deployed its first machines based on Intel's (INTC) Blockscale chips.
Between Tuesday, January 3 and Friday, January 13, 2023, HIVE shares jumped 104.6%.
On January...