Morningstar Ventures is launching a new campaign for the Elrond Network. In addition to the awareness campaign, the firm will also launch marketing campaigns for the company’s other projects. Elrond is an Internet-scale blockchain protocol that claims to be capable of processing transactions at rates of 100,000 and 15,000 per […]
Tag: Smart Contracts
Lack of Real-world Use Cases Prevents Smart Contracts From Moving Beyond Stablecoins and Ponzi Schemes
To some people, it would appear as if Ethereum’s smart contract and dApp industry is thriving. Others see the space being dominated by transparent Ponzi Schemes and a stablecoin, hinting at little innovation. The actual use cases for smart contracts remain somewhat limited. Smart Contracts Remain a Niche Industry More […]
Just 10 Ethereum Addresses Control 17% of the ETH Supply
When looking at the distribution of cryptocurrencies, there will always be so-called “whale accounts”. In the case of Ethereum, those accounts hold a significant amount of funds, yet there doesn’t appear to be any cause for concern. An independent audit of the top 10,000 Ethereum wallet addresses by balance has […]
Qubic is Still a Part of IOTA but Focus Shifts to Smart Contracts
The year 2020 has not been all that beneficial to Iota by any means. Following the Trinity incident, it now appears that there is some concern regarding the Qubic project. Any cryptocurrency project requires constant development and updates to remain relevant. IOTA Hasn’t Given up on Qubic Just yet For […]
Wormhole Brings Smart Contacts and Token Issuance to Bitcoin Cash
It is always difficult for cryptocurrency projects to find their niche market. In the case of Ethereum, NEO, EOS, and TRX, the addition of letting users create and issue their own tokens has done wonders. Similar functionality will come to Bitcoin Cash through the Wormhole project. It is an interesting […]
Airdrop Alert – EOSISH Tokens to All EOS and MyWish Holders
Typically, there are no guaranteed profits or free lunches in the highly volatile markets of cryptocurrency. Airdrops however, provide one such example, as tokens are freely distributed to certain groups. While these airdrops typically do not amount to much, rare exceptions grant a batch of coins that have appreciated to […]
Top 3 Most Powerful Tools for Ethereum Smart Contract Developers
Ethereum smart contracts are the building blocks for dApp developers. Creating such contracts and interfacing with them in a convenient manner can be done in a multitude of ways. The following powerful tools all provide access to this innovative technology in their own ways. They are ranked in terms of […]
What Is the Australian National Blockchain?
Blockchain technology can unlock a lot of new business use cases. Although one could argue this technology is also vastly overhyped, it remains to be seen what will come of it in the long run. If the Australian National Blockchain is any indication, things will get rather interesting moving forward. […]
5 Smart Contract Competitors to Ethereum
Competition is always a good thing, especially in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency. Even though a lot of people still focus on Ethereum when it comes to smart contracts, various competitors have emerged. The following projects – which only represent some of the top players – are listed in […]
Upgradeable Smart Contracts Erode the Trustless Aspect of the Technology
Smart contract technology is of great interest to developers and corporations. Automating specific processes using blockchain technology can create new use cases. At the same time, there are still some issues associated with smart contracts, ranging from performance to theft prevention. Solving the latter problem may not be as easy […]
Hybrid Blockchain Platform Dragonchain Is Now Accessible to Developers
Ever since Disney got involved in the blockchain industry, people have been wondering what its first project would look like. Known as Dragonchain, this venture has been in development for quite some time now. Earlier this week, the official launch of this blockchain ecosystem was announced. It will be a […]
Top 5 Cryptocurrency Jobs Right Now
We all know that cryptocurrency is a growing industry. And we’re aware that blockchain tech has the potential to save the world. That makes for an exciting space to work in and a bunch of highly creative cryptocurrency jobs up for grabs. In fact, any cursory Google search will pull […]
What Is Vyper?
Building smart contracts can be done with many different projects and coding languages. In the case of Ethereum, the Solidity coding language is the main method of approaching this new technology. It now seems a new language is also making inroads, as Vyper is designed to be more secure, feel […]
What Is Kirik Cryptocurrency?
The world of smart contracts has been evolving quite rapidly. With this technology generating so much attention, it’s becoming apparent that there is plenty of room for improvement. Kirik claims to be the “ideal smart contracts platform”. Only time will tell if it can live up to that promise. Kirik […]
Top 10 Ethereum DApps Worth Keeping an Eye On
The Ethereum ecosystem has seen a massive influx of new decentralized and distributed applications. As such, the DApp ecosystem has grown significantly. Although it is difficult to put together a top 10 list which most people will agree with, below are 10 live and accessible DApps which caught our attention. 10. […]