The mining of cryptocurrencies is often considered to be a wasteful effort. That being said, there is an option to maintain Proof-of-Work by utilizing NFC chips found in modern passports. Securing a blockchain often requires some sort of “work” to be done. Proof-of-Work With NFC Chips? In the Bitcoin world, […]
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Germany Forces Apple to Allow Mobile Payment Competition on iPhones
In the technology industry, Apple has built up a reputation for being protective of its NFC hardware. In Germany, that attitude will no longer fly, as a new law has been introduced. Apple is not intent on giving third parties access to the NFC chips inside of its iPhone models. […]