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Cardano team reveals details about the incentivized testnet that will bring staking to the network
In a live AMA session led Cardano’s senior product manager David Desser, the company’s team revealed the current status and plans for the launch of the Shelley incentivized testnet. Shelley’s incentivized testnet off to a great start Ambitious research-oriented blockchain Cardano celebrated its second birthday this month, the two years of extensive research culminating in […] The post Cardano team reveals details about the incentivized testnet that will bring staking to the network appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-10-13 18:26
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“Bank for Banks” Working On Prototype Crypto Asset
BIS & SNB Working On Crypto Announced in a document published Tuesday, the Swiss National Bank and the Bank for International Settlements, the so-called “Bank for Banks”, are looking to begin work on a blockchain-based... дальше »
2019-10-10 07:52
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Block.one debuts EOSIO 2 with improvements aimed at developers
EOSIO 2, the second iteration of the EOS blockchain, was unveiled. Block. one, the company behind the blockchain, said that EOSIO 2 was built with developers in mind and will create a faster, simpler, and more secure environment to build on EOS. дальше »
2019-10-10 01:15
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Breaking: Facebook-Backed Crypto Libra to Be Forked to “OpenLibra”
Libra But Forked There we have it folks, Libra, the Facebook-backed crypto asset, is purportedly being forked. Announced at Devcon 5 in Japan just minutes ago, prominent blockchain developers will be forking the blockchain to... дальше »
2019-10-9 06:35
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EOS.IO phasing out free network resources after smart contract exploit
Block. one is planning to phase out free network resources on EOSIO after the feature allowed an attacker to exploit a smart contract for 30,000 EOS. On the heels of v1. 8, network’s first consensus hard fork upgrade, Block. дальше »
2019-10-6 20:30
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Qtum prepares for version 2.0 in its first hard fork upgrade
Qtum is preparing for its first hard fork since its inception back in September 2017. The system upgrade is focused on the underlying technology behind the protocol. Dubbed Qtum 2. 0, it aims to integrate a number of functions and improvements to its blockchain. дальше »
2019-10-4 04:12
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Brave’s R&D team debuts privacy-preserving distributed VPN
Brave, the company behind the eponymous browser, presented the world’s first distributed virtual private network (VPN). The new form of VPN has no central authority and will function as a peer-to-peer network to preserve the privacy of its users. дальше »
2019-10-4 02:02
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Ripple’s Xpring aims to make XRP the internet of money
Xpring, an initiative by Ripple, is launching a platform to provide tools, services and programs for developers to easily build applications with payment gateways using fiat and crypto, particularly XRP. дальше »
2019-10-3 04:46
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Report: Athletics Giant to Pilot Use of Cardano Blockchain
Cardano Sees Massive Adoption Event While Cardano (ADA) has been slipping over recent months, losing its spot as a top ten crypto asset, the blockchain underlying the token recently saw a massive adoption event. As... дальше »
2019-9-29 11:02
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NBA Player’s Crypto Contract Idea Denied: POTUS Candidate Yang “Disappointed”
NBA Not Too Pleased With Crypto Contract Concept Earlier this week, Spencer Dinwiddie, a prominent player of the NBA franchise, the Brooklyn Nets, revealed to media and Twitter that he would be tokenizing a portion... дальше »
2019-9-29 22:00
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New Ethereum ASIC dominates GPU mining performance
Canaan unveiled a new Ethereum ASIC that’s more than 5-times more efficient than commercially available GPUs. This doesn’t bode well for small-scale miners and threatens to potentially increase centralization of the network. дальше »
2019-9-26 06:22
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What is Proof of Work?
If you solved a really complicated math problem all by yourself, you’d obviously want credit for it. This is the central idea behind “proof of work,” the consensus mechanism that powers Bitcoin and a number of other assorted cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-9-25 14:42
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ProgPOW author steps down as Core Scientific CTO, vows to implement algorithm on Ethereum
Kristy-Leigh Minehan, the author of ProgPOW, stepped down as CTO of Core Scientific to focus on ensuring the disputed algorithm gets implemented on Ethereum. Core Scientific loses its CTO, ProgPOW gains a leader Hours ago, Kristy-Leigh Minehan announced she was stepping down as CTO to focus on ensuring the ProgPOW algorithm is implemented on Ethereum. дальше »
2019-9-25 03:18
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Ethereum miners increase network capacity by 20% in response to congestion
Miners have expanded the gas limit on Ethereum by 20 percent over the last 10 days, helping address congestion and highlighting an innovative network capability. Over the last quarter, Ethereum has been plagued with congestion as network utilization began to regularly exceed 90 percent. дальше »
2019-9-25 23:33
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NEO joins Microsoft-created .NET Foundation as first blockchain member
NEO joined the Microsoft-created . NET Foundation as a member, the first blockchain organization to do so. It seems the project’s newest executive, Microsoft veteran John deVadoss, is making good use of his connections. дальше »
2019-9-25 19:56
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EOS.IO successfully upgrades to version 1.8 in first consensus hard fork
EOSIO successfully implemented its first ever consensus hard fork in its v1. 8 upgrade. The new version brings “major enhancements” to the blockchain in hopes of “paving the way for a more secure and scalable future. дальше »
2019-9-24 09:36
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Hedera Hashgraph sacrifices decentralization for high throughput, says developer
Hedera Hashgraph could be making fundamental tradeoffs to achieve its touted 10,000+ transactions per second. These tradeoffs make it one of the most centralized networks on the market, argues well-known crypto developer Eric Wall. дальше »
2019-9-20 05:37
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Microsoft Azure partners with Hubii to power its scaling platform nahmii
Yet again, Microsoft shows interest in blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies as it announces partnership with Hubii’s scaling solution nahmii. The Ethereum-based scaling platform nahmii, which concentrates on making Ethereum ready for “enterprise-level application development” is said to be powered by Microsoft Azure. дальше »
2019-9-11 22:30
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Former Coinbase CTO believes blockchain phones could be the solution to deepfake AI scams
After unidentified criminals used AI-assisted audio deepfakes to steal more than $240,000, former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan suggested that blockchain-enabled phones could be the solution to call authentication. дальше »
2019-9-10 14:30
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Huobi 6th Prime Project to launch blockchain phone aimed at Asia
Chinese crypto exchange Huobi will make its first foray into a physical product with the launch of its sixth token offering on IEO platform, Huobi Prime. Huobi traders will have the opportunity to purchase NODE, the token of Whole Network and its blockchain phone, Acute Angle, during two trading rounds on September 11. дальше »
2019-9-10 08:38
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Huobi to launch blockchain phone aimed at Asia
Chinese crypto exchange Huobi will make its first foray into a physical product with the launch of its sixth token offering on IEO platform, Huobi Prime. Huobi traders will have the opportunity to purchase NODE, the token of Whole Network and its blockchain phone, Acute Angle, during two trading rounds on September 11. дальше »
2019-9-11 08:38
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NEO’s push to supplant Ethereum as the most developer-friendly blockchain
NEO is aggressively expending resources to compete with Ethereum in a race to become the most “developer-friendly” blockchain. Supported by several Microsoft veterans, the project is leading an ambitious build-out of the platform’s core capabilities with a treasury worth more than half a billion dollars. дальше »
2019-9-9 00:45
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NEO’s push to supplant Ethereum as the most developer friendly blockchain
NEO is aggressively expending resources to compete with Ethereum in a race to become the most “developer friendly” blockchain. Supported by several Microsoft veterans, the project is leading an ambitious build-out of the platform’s core capabilities with a treasury worth more than half a billion dollars. дальше »
2019-9-9 00:45
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Crypto media outlets confuse NSA with NASA, say a ‘quantum cryptocurrency’ is in the works
At least a dozen media outlets have cited a Bloomberg contributor saying that NASA was working a quantum cryptocurrency. However, the journalist was referencing the work NSA has been putting into developing encryption that would be resistant to quantum computers, showing just how little research is done in today’s fast-paced news cycle. дальше »
2019-9-7 15:25
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Samsung is releasing a better cryptocurrency-enabled smartphone
Samsung is releasing a version of its newest flagship smartphone that supports 34 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, and a variety of DApps, as first reported by the Wall Street Journal. дальше »
2019-9-6 16:20
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Ethereum investors lose confidence in ETH as scaling issues persist
Venture capitalist Fred Wilson once believed that Ethereum would surpass the market capitalization of Bitcoin. Yet, persistent scaling problems are causing former advocates to revise their opinions. дальше »
2019-9-6 05:08
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Telegram testing an Ethereum-compatible blockchain
Telegram is publicly testing its much-anticipated blockchain project ‘TON. ’ The company’s blockchain will be compatible with Ethereum, allowing developers to port their Ethereum smart contracts, revealed a tech startup working on the project alongside Telegram. дальше »
2019-9-3 06:35
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September is a big month for Cardano, updates from Charles Hoskinson
Cardano will be making waves this September, with Charles Hoskinson confirming that the proof-of-stake Shelley testnet will launch ahead of schedule. This is on top of several other big updates, along with two more announcements that are yet to be revealed. дальше »
2019-9-3 22:52
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Hyperledger welcomes its first public blockchain—Ethereum
Hyperledger is officially integrating an open-source Ethereum client into its technology offering. After vigorous debate, the Hyperledger technical steering committee decided—by unanimous vote—to induct PegaSys’ open-source Ethereum client “Pantheon. дальше »
2019-8-30 19:55
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Wikipedia Becomes Verified Brave Publisher
Wikipedia is the latest website to become a verified publisher with the Brave web browser, allowing the site to start taking dips and donations in the form of Brave's basic attention token.
дальше »2019-8-29 19:06
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Ransomware Syrk Finds Victims In Fortnite Players
Presenting itself as an app to help players cheat at the online battle royale game Fortnite, Syrk encrypts files on a user’s hard drive and demands a ransom paid in crypto. If the ransom is not paid, the malicious software begins deleting files one by one. дальше »
2019-8-28 18:50
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Hotmine's Bitcoin Mining Rig Doubles As Space Heater
At the Baikal Blockchain and Crypto Forum, mining rig manufacturer Hotmine's CEO Oles Slobodenyuk pitched the company's bitcoin mining rig to residents of Irkutsk, Eastern Siberia, claiming it can earn them up to $55 a month while radiating heat for up to 10 square meters. дальше »
2019-8-24 18:59
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11 Ruby Libraries Found To Contain Cryptojacking Code
Following a recent report from Check Point Security highlighting the decline of cryptojacking over the last two years, cryptojacking software was found in 11 code libraries for the programming language Ruby. дальше »
2019-8-23 19:34
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Andrew Yang Wants Blockchain-Based Mobile Voting
If elected president, Democratic candidate Andrew Yang plans to tackle voting fraud and prevent hacks on modern voting booths by implementing blockchain-based mobile voting throughout the US.
дальше »2019-8-23 19:23
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Heavy Rain And Mudslides Disrupt BTC Miners In China
Heavy rain has resulted in mudslides in China’s Sichuan province, disrupting bitcoin mining operations in the area and forcing some hydroelectric power plants to stop generating electricity.
дальше »2019-8-21 19:23
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TomoZ goes live: a frictionless protocol for paying transaction fees in any token issued over TomoChain
TomoChain announced it has launched TomoZ, an on-chain protocol that aims to improve how people pay transaction fees when sending tokens. The ‘Z’ in TomoZ stands for zero friction. Typically, blockchains have always made users pay transaction fees using the native blockchain’s currency, creating additional friction. дальше »
2019-8-21 15:30
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WhatsApp Works To Bring Payments Service To Indonesia
Facebook's WhatsApp is reportedly in talks with multiple Indonesian digital payment firms as the messaging app plans to bring its mobile payments service to the country.
дальше »2019-8-21 23:31
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Metallicus Receives Investment From The 'Youngest Bitcoin Millionaire'
20-year-old bitcoin millionaire Erik Finman has invested an undisclosed amount in Metallicus, a startup behind the peer-to-peer payments platform Metal Pay, in an attempt to create an "all-in-one" crypto banking platform that will include banking, payments, and social media features. дальше »
2019-8-20 19:27
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UPS Eyes Autonomous Trucks
The United Parcel Service has invested an undisclosed amount in TuSimple, a self-driving truck company. TuSimple joins UPS' portfolio of investments in innovative technologies, including blockchain, 3D printing, and artificial intelligence. дальше »
2019-8-16 19:46
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Exploiting The FumbleChain To Earn Fumblecoins
Crypto developer education tool FumbleChain is a deliberately flawed blockchain that allows developers to earn fumblecoins every time they find a new flaw to exploit.
дальше »2019-8-14 19:20
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Crypto by hype to maturity: Bitcoin, Libra, smart contracts, Lightning, sharding, and more
Nic Carter, a partner at Castle Island Ventures and co-founder of Coin Metrics, created a matrix chart for some of the crypto-sphere’s most talked about innovations. The chart ranked Bitcoin, blockchain protocols, Libra, and other innovations by maturity relative to hype, showing there is still unrecognized potential in many parts of the industry. дальше »
2019-8-14 23:40
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Bitfury Group Launches AI Division For Data Analysis
Crypto mining firm Bitfury Group has reportedly launched an artificial intelligence division with the goal of breaking down the world’s vast amount of data and deriving value from it.
дальше »2019-8-14 23:37
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Charlie Lee refutes that Litecoin is “being abandoned,” active development continues
Charlie Lee asserted Litecoin development is alive and well. Meanwhile, reports based on the project’s GitHub numbers suggest it is “being abandoned. ” GitHub numbers suggest Litecoin is being abandoned? Litecoin has continued to receive scrutiny for its perceived lack of new code development. дальше »
2019-8-12 14:21
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IOTA launches $5 million Coordicide research grant program
IOTA announced a $5 million grant program to contribute to “Coordicide”-related research, the elimination of the project’s centralized coordinating node. IOTA is a cryptocurrency that aims to facilitate IoT transactions by creating a fee-less, highly scalable, asset transfer network. дальше »
2019-8-10 22:19
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Sharing Data Privately With The Stanford-UC Berkeley Kara Project
Stanford ophthalmologist Robert Chang and University of California, Berkeley, professor Dawn Song are both working to develop Kara, an artificial intelligence project that keeps your data from prying eyes while it learns. дальше »
2019-8-10 23:14
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Website Ads Easily Out-Earn Cryptojacking
Researchers from the University of Crete and the University of Illinois at Chicago have published a study showing that a website that hosts at least three ads can produce five-and-a-half times the revenue of a website that uses a cryptojacking script to mine with visitors' computing power. дальше »
2019-8-9 19:14
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Seoul To Roll Out Crypto Rewards System For Its Citizens
Expected to launch this November, the city of Seoul will introduce a points system for residents that will reward them with S-coins, which can then be spent on goods and services. Residents will be able to earn S-coins by completing tasks such as paying taxes or participating in public opinion polls. дальше »
2019-8-7 23:40
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Truffle adding support for Tezos, Hyperledger Fabric, and R3 Corda
Truffle, one of the leading providers for open-source blockchain development tools, is expanding beyond just supporting Ethereum as it makes its push toward profitability. The ConsenSys-funded company announced support for Tezos, Hyperledger Fabric, and R3’s Corda. дальше »
2019-8-6 00:41
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US Federal Reserve Plans New Payment System
To boost the payments and settlements infrastructure in the US, the Federal Reserve has been tasked with creating a new real-time payments and settlements service dubbed "FedNow."
дальше »2019-8-6 23:42
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Mastercard Looks To Develop Crypto Payment And Wallet Solutions
It looks like Mastercard isn't content with just being a founding member of the Libra Association, as the payments giant has posted job listings searching for positions to assist in the development of its own cryptocurrency and wallet. дальше »
2019-8-6 19:21
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