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Vechain (VET) – Siam bank recognizes Vechain’s potential in proof-of-authenticity
It’s a well-known fact in crypto circles that Vechain is quite strong in product quality assurance. However, it’s a different ball-game altogether when a major institution recognizes it. Recently, Siam bank, the largest bank in Thailand, ran an article touching on blockchain and its uses in different industries. One of the blockchains that they recognized […] дальше »
2019-5-20 12:56 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC] proponent Antonopoulos says borderless censorship resistant form of identity is dangerous
The largest cryptocurrency by market cap, Bitcoin [BTC] has always been riddled with “censorship” issues. The community has time and again argued for “censorship-resistant” blockchains. дальше »
2019-5-19 22:30 | |
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New IBM Patent Will Allow for Greater Replay Attack Security on Permissioned Blockchains
IBM is known for their major strides in the tech industry and have been particularly focused on developments in blockchain technology as well. In a publication from the US Patent and Trademark Office on March 12th, a patent filed in 2016 for a way to improve security amongst permissioned blockchain networks. The patent is called […] дальше »
2019-3-15 23:10 | |
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Crypto Winter Bites as EOS Faces Lagging Blockchain Development
Development on $3. 3 billion cryptocurrency EOS has slowed to an absolute crawl, and it’s not the only smart contract platform where GitHub commits have plunged in recent months. Major Crypto Blockchains See Reduced Commits According to data from Longhash, development on EOS, Ethereum, and Tron has drastically slowed over the past three months. дальше »
2019-3-2 02:28 | |
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Cryptocurrency Miners are Making Millions for Doing Absolutely Nothing
The latest issue of Diar points out that Bitcoin miners and other crypto miners have made tens of millions of dollars without processing a single transaction. The major proof-of-work blockchains, Bitcoin, Ether, Litecoin, and Dash, have earned in excess of $18 billion. дальше »
2019-2-27 10:45 | |
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Abra CEO: JPM Coin Is Example Of Enterprise Blockchain ‘Nonsense’
The enterprise blockchains and tokens appearing from major global corporations are “nonsense,” the CEO of cryptocurrency-based payment platform Abra has declared. Barhydt: Enterprise Blockchains Are 90s Internet Hype Speaking to Fortune in a recent appearance on its Balance the Ledger segment, Bill Barhydt delivered still rare mainstream media criticism of the emerging enterprise blockchain sector. дальше »
2019-2-26 13:00 | |
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Bitcoin SV: Reassessing ‘Satoshi’s Vision’ 100 Days after the BCH Divorce
When Bitcoin Cash split into two different blockchains in November 2018, it sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency space. The resulting blockchains, Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Bitcoin SV (BSV), both made major changes to the original code. дальше »
2019-2-25 00:50 | |
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Barclays Blockchain Challenge Awards Third Place to Bedford High School in the U.K.
Distributed ledger technology offers many benefits, but it takes work to understand everything that makes it function properly. The ability to connect multiple blockchains is a major challenge to the most experienced of developers, but a team of high school students managed to master this challenge at a blockchain interoperability hackathon in London. The students, […] дальше »
2019-2-10 23:01 | |
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Zcash Bug Demonstrates the Difficulty of Auditing Complex Cryptocurrencies
A recent counterfeiting bug in Zcash demonstrates that the added functionality of so-called second generation blockchains comes at a price. The vulnerability, which existed for years before being patched in October, could have been exploited to generate additional coins. дальше »
2019-2-7 00:15 | |
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Exclusive: MyCrypto CEO on Why Ethereum dApps are a ‘Hot Mess’
CCN spoke to Taylor Monahan of MyCrypto. com, a company with a laser-focus on crypto usability. The conversation ranged from alternative smart contract platforms to the pitiful state of decentralized applications (dApps) on Ethereum and other blockchains. дальше »
2019-2-7 00:15 | |
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Interconnecting Blockchain Project ICON Makes a Push Towards Decentralizing Its Nodes
ICON recently announced its major decentralization initiative. The plan will elect twenty-two node operators that will produce blocks, verify transactions, and participate in consensus. History of ICON ICON aims to design an “interconnecting blockchain network. дальше »
2019-1-20 05:23 | |
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Jelurida launches major new version of the Ardor blockchain platform
CryptoNinjas Jelurida, creators of the NXT and Ardor blockchains recently released Ardor version 2. 2. 1, a mandatory upgrade which will activate three powerful new features on mainnet around January 10, 2019: Ignis Lightweight Contracts, Asset Properties (name/value. дальше »
2018-12-28 21:36 | |
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Korea’s SymVerse Looks to Speed Up Blockchains, Enabling Seamless Transactions
When Bitcoin was first introduced as an alternative to the current banking setup, it was understood that many modifications and updates would be needed to make this idea a workable reality. In the decade since its inception, various issues have been identified and worked on. дальше »
2018-12-3 05:56 | |
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Blockchain Jobs are Stealing Talent From Top Five Web 2.0 Technology Giants
Twitter user “Naval” pointed out a major shift that seems to be happening in the economy today in a post back in March – “Blockchains are now sucking in top-tier Silicon Valley tech talent faster than any boom since the Internet. дальше »
2018-11-20 04:43 | |
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RSK Merges With New RIF OS, Opens Potential for Increased Interoperability
Bitcoin-built smart contract platform RSK (a. k. a. Rootstock) is merging with an offshoot established by its founders. The partnership will allow it to spread its roots to Ethereum — and beyond. дальше »
2018-11-19 04:39 | |
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RSK Merges With New RIF Labs, Opens Potential for Increased Interoperability
Bitcoin-built smart contract platform RSK (a. k. a. Rootstock) is merging with an offshoot established by its founders. The partnership will allow it to spread its roots to Ethereum — and beyond. дальше »
2018-11-20 04:39 | |
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Join the pool or shut down your miner – solo Ethereum mining completely unprofitable
One of the interesting things about open blockchains is that, in theory, anyone can set their computers to focus on these cryptographic puzzles as a way to win rewards. The catch is that mining on major public blockchains tends to require more and more power over time, as more people invest in more powerful hardware. дальше »
2018-11-14 17:33 | |
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Is DAG Really a Blockchain Killer? Top 4 Most Promising DAG Projects
Even though the masses are still far away from adopting blockchains and cryptocurrencies, nearly all major tech and finance… The post Is DAG Really a Blockchain Killer? Top 4 Most Promising DAG Projects appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2018-11-5 05:59 | |
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Is DAG Really a Blockchain Killer? Top 5 Most Promising DAG Projects
Even though the masses are still far away from adopting blockchains and cryptocurrencies, nearly all major tech and finance… The post Is DAG Really a Blockchain Killer? Top 5 Most Promising DAG Projects appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2018-11-3 05:59 | |
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EY Prototype Allows Private Transactions on Ethereum’s Blockchain
In a bid to lower the barriers to mainstream adoption of blockchain technology, professional services giant Ernst & Young (EY) has launched a solution that it claims will allow companies to transact privately on Ethereum’s blockchain using zero-knowledge proof (ZKP). дальше »
2018-11-1 22:33 | |
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EY unveils blockchain prototype that makes Ethereum transactions private
Major accounting firm EY has just dropped some epic details of a new blockchain prototype that can make Ethereum transactions private – as in real ones, on the main public blockchain. EY calls its new system the EY Ops Chain Public Edition (PE), touting it as the world’s first implementation of zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) technology on the public Ethereum blockchain. дальше »
2018-10-31 17:11 | |
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Infinito Wallet Launches Multi-Blockchain API for Developers, Powering Easy and Efficient DApp Development
Infinito Wallet, the leading universal wallet for major smart contract blockchains such as Ethereum (ETH), NEO, EOS, and Cardano, has released its Infinito Multi-Blockchain API as the first-step solution for service developers utilizing dApps and blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-10-31 19:43 | |
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Accenture Announces Blockchain Integration Between Major Blockchain Platforms
Technology company Accenture has announced two new solutions that will enable interoperability between major blockchain networks, in a press release issued October 22, 2018. The company has stated that its solution will allow integration and communication between multiple blockchains, which will, in turn, drive broader adoption of the technology. дальше »
2018-10-25 23:00 | |
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MultiDecentralized Private Blockchains Network Powered by Optherium
Millions of users rely upon the financial industry. Although it is generally trustworthy, the industry has faced some notable and significant lapses in security. What’s more, as global transfers become increasingly common, international commerce continuously fails to solve the most major, enduring problems. дальше »
2018-10-23 11:00 | |
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Introducing the Concept of Storage Taxes in the Ethereum Ecosystem
While cryptocurrencies witness breakthroughs with each passing day, some of the challenges being faced by the underlying blockchain technology cannot be overlooked. One such major obstacle is the issue of scalability. дальше »
2018-10-10 19:00 | |
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IBM’s Food Trust Blockchain Ready for Commercial Use
When the first major use of blockchains was introduced to the world in 2008, some of us were not aware of the staggering potential of this unique technology. Ten years down the line, blockchains are now giving retailers, suppliers, and wholesalers around the world a chance to trace food more effectively. дальше »
2018-10-10 17:49 | |
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Oxford University: Blockchain sector on ‘silent collision’ course with the law
The University of Oxford has shared analysis of the relationship between blockchain developers and the rule of law. It claims the blockchain industry is on a “silent collision course” with lawmakers, and a major overhaul is sorely needed. дальше »
2018-10-3 17:35 | |
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Battle of the Privacycoins: Verge Offers Little Privacy and Nothing Unique
Based on blockchain technology, most cryptocurrencies have an open and public ledger. While this is required for these systems to work, it comes with a significant downside: Privacy is often quite limited. дальше »
2018-9-18 19:50 | |
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Canaan Avalon6 Bitcoin Miner: Quality Crypto Mining ASIC Equipment?
The production of ASIC mining rigs has always been somewhat controversial. Because the miners using ASIC are considered by some blockchains to be “cheating,” many companies have to constantly come out with new versions of their own ASIC tech in order to dodge the bans and patches on major cryptocurrency blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum. […] дальше »
2018-8-13 19:55 | |
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Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review: Challenging the Way It’s Always Been Done
This past week, we talked to three security experts about how to design smarter and more secure smart contracts. Google is dipping its toe in the blockchain waters by introducing integrations for applications built with Ethereum and Hyperledger. дальше »
2018-8-5 16:08 | |
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More Than a Ledger: How Blockchains Will Democratize Wealth
To Mark Pascall, co-founder of BlockchainLabs New Zealand (NZ) and president of the Blockchain Association NZ, the blockchain space is more than just a new technology layer, it’s a “fundamentally different way for organizations and societies to operate. дальше »
2018-7-31 21:27 | |
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Bitcoin Legend Nick Szabo Joins Lykke Advisory Board
Lykke has announced Nick Szabo, a pioneer of Bitcoin, will be joining its Advisory Board. Nick Szabo is a computer scientist, legal scholar and cryptographer. The concept of “smart contracts” developed by Szabo is a major feature of many blockchains. дальше »
2018-7-31 16:04 | |
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“Eating Their Lunch:” Blockchain Upstarts Challenge Investment Banks
Access to personal financial data and the emergence of blockchain technology have been the catalyst for a revolution in the banking sector. At the start of this year, banks within the European Union were ordered by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to grant customers access to their personal data. дальше »
2018-7-31 20:42 | |
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How Blockchain Promotes International Trade, Identity and Financial Inclusion
International trade, people without identity and financial exclusion are global development areas that stand to be radically improved with blockchain technology, according to Michelle Chivunga, regional advisor for the British Blockchain Association. дальше »
2018-7-31 19:50 | |
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Notes on Blockchain Governance
In which I argue that “tightly coupled” on-chain voting is overrated, the status quo of “informal governance” as practiced by Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Zcash and similar systems is much less bad than commonly thought, that people who think that the purpose of blockchains is to completely expunge soft mushy human intuitions and feelings in favor of completely algorithmic governance (emphasis on “completely”) are absolutely crazy, and loosely coupled voting as done by Carbonvotes and similar systems is underrated, as well as describe what framework should be used when thinking about blockchain governance in the first place. дальше »
2018-7-21 23:03 | |
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Rogue App Wreaks Havoc -Transaction Costs Ethereum network runs slowly
Gas prices have soared this week, passing 500 gwai at one stage, before settling on a still-pretty-substantial 56 gwai. As a result, the average transaction cost is $0.49, making it more expensive to send crypto on Ethereum than on other major blockchains such as BTC or BCH. A rogue app, as usual, seems to have дальше »
2018-7-4 14:47 | |
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Rogue App Wreaks Havoc –Transaction Costs Soar as the Ethereum Network Slows
Another month, another almighty congestion on the Ethereum network. Gas prices have soared this week, passing 500 gwai at one stage, before settling on a still-pretty-substantial 56 gwai. As a result, the average transaction cost is $0. дальше »
2018-7-4 13:05 | |
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Hashbon ICO
Hashbon framework is a universal platform for effective building any applications or smart contracts, that work on top of live public blockchains: Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dash, Zcash, Monero and others. Framework will allow to store information on several blockchains simultaneously for better reliability in automatic and intellectual way, including deciding which blockchain currently offers better fee for storing KB of data. дальше »
2018-7-3 19:57 | |
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Top 5 high-performance Blockchains
Ziliqa Ziliqa, when it was introduced, solved, and continues to solve, one of the major issues faced by the crypto economy—scalability. Ziliqa is essentially a high-throughput public blockchain platform that has been designed to scale thousands of transactions in a single second. дальше »
2018-6-16 21:30 | |
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On Radical Markets
Recently I had the fortune to have received an advance copy of Eric Posner and Glen Weyl’s new book, Radical Markets, which could be best described as an interesting new way of looking at the subject that is sometimes called “political economy” - tackling the big questions of how markets and politics and society intersect. дальше »
2018-7-21 04:03 | |
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