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Blockchain consensus algorithms can be very confusing. Even proof-of-work throws people for a loop more often than not. In the case of proof-of-authority, the algorithm is very different from what one would expect. Now is a good time to see what it is all about. The Proof-of-Authority Concept Compared to […]
Peer-to-peer communication can be performed in various ways. A lot of people prefer end-to-end encrypted apps such as Telegram. Bettergram claims it is a very different version of Telegram while maintaining the latter’s core components. It also has some interesting cryptocurrency-related functions to keep an eye on. The Bettergram Project […]
In the world of cryptocurrency, centralized exchanges are the current backbone of the industry. That situation will come to change at some point, as there is a growing focus on decentralized trading solutions. There are still some misconceptions over what this new breed of exchanges brings to the table. The […]
Blockchain consensus algorithms allow blockchains to operate without requiring a high degree of trust in specific parties or service providers. In the case of Nano, its blockchain lattice approach still raises a lot of questions, even though the concept has a lot of benefits compared to traditional solutions such as […]
There are many potential use cases for blockchain technology. Most of those opportunities can be found within the financial industry, although one should look well beyond that sector as well. SWIPE is designed to solve the trust deficit in data monetization. Building a decentralized mobile engagement data platform to improve […]
Getting involved in cryptocurrency has become a bit more convenient over the past few years. Buying one’s first Bitcoin – or a piece of one – is primarily a mental barrier. When it comes to actively trading Bitcoin, however, the need for guidance has never been greater. This is where […]
There are a lot of misconceptions regarding illegal activity on the internet. Although there is a lot of dark web activity, there are also rumors about an even bigger cesspool of crimes that shouldn’t see the light of day. Often referred to as the Shadow Web, there are still conflicting […]
All major cryptocurrencies have seen their code being forked over the past few years. It is a trend affecting Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and so forth. Monero has seen its fair share of forks too, although the Masari project has been overlooked by a lot of people. Nearly a year after […]
“A moment comes, which comes but rarely in history, when we step out from the old to the new,” said Jawaharlal Nehru. To borrow another famous line, the digital revolution has been “one giant leap for mankind”. The interconnectivity of the whole planet presents a unique opportunity married with a daunting scalability […]
Getting people from all over the world excited about specific cryptocurrencies has been an ongoing struggle. The overall interest in Bitcoin remains low, and Ethereum doesn’t fare much better. Status aims to make a big impact in this regard, and its new Nimbus client may help it achieve that goal […]
Buying and selling cryptocurrencies can be done in many different ways. A lot of consumers rely on centralized exchanges and trading platforms. Liberalcoins takes a different approach, as it focuses on peer-to-peer trading. It is also the first P2P trading platform supporting Zcash, which is rather interesting. The Liberalcoins Concept […]
The blockchain industry is attracting a lot of attention from developers. Especially when it comes to games and digital collectibles, the industry is growing fairly quickly. War of Crypto is another blockchain game which will put a positive spin on digital collectibles. Whether or not it can compete with existing […]
The launch of Bitcoin Private has not generated the big buzz some speculators had hoped for. In fact, most people had almost forgotten about it until recently. That is all coming to change thanks to the BTCP Pay platform, which will bring Bitcoin Private to online retailers across the globe. BTCP […]
A lot of people are looking for ways to enter the cryptocurrency industry through convenient investment solutions. Crumbs is designed to do exactly that, as it lets users turn spare change into cryptocurrency. The application has now entered the public beta stage and can be downloaded from the Apple App […]
New cryptocurrencies and tokens come to market on a regular basis. In a lot of cases, these new projects are not necessarily worth paying too much attention to. AXE, on the other hand, is a bit different. This new cryptocurrency was designed by Martti Malmi, one of the earliest Bitcoin […]
Exchanges and trading platforms are slowly taking center stage in the world of cryptocurrency and digital assets. AlphaPoint is now powering DCEX, another digital currency exchange which uses XRP as its base currency. It is not the first time a company has taken this approach, although it remains to be […]
Transforming and disrupting the music industry with blockchain technology is a big challenge. There are a lot of opportunities waiting to be tapped, although making any sort of impact may not happen overnight. eMusic aims to make a big impact in this area. Fair pay and rewarding fans are the […]
GPU mining for Bitcoin is back – kind of. A new mining client and pool promises to help onboard new users to cryptocurrency by allowing them to mine effortlessly and receive small amounts of Bitcoin for their computational efforts. Honeyminer is attempting to enable non-techies who lack the specific hardware […]