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STARKs, Part I: Proofs with Polynomials
Special thanks to Eli Ben-Sasson for ongoing help, explanations and review, coming up with some of the examples used in this post, and most crucially of all inventing a lot of this stuff; thanks to Hsiao-wei Wang for reviewing Hopefully many people by now have heard of ZK-SNARKs, the general-purpose succinct zero knowledge proof technology that can be used for all sorts of usecases ranging from verifiable computation to privacy-preserving cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-7-21 23:03 | |
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STARKs, Part II: Thank Goodness It's FRI-day
Special thanks to Eli Ben-Sasson for ongoing help and explanations, and Justin Drake for reviewing In the last part of this series, we talked about how you can make some pretty interesting succinct proofs of computation, such as proving that you have computed the millionth Fibonacci number, using a technique involving polynomial composition and division. дальше »
2018-7-21 23:03 | |
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A Note on Metcalfe's Law, Externalities and Ecosystem Splits
Looks like it’s blockchain split season again. For background of various people discussing the topic, and whether such splits are good or bad: Power laws and network effects (arguing the BTC/BCC split may destroy value due to network effect loss): https://medium. дальше »
2018-7-21 23:03 | |
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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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Chaincode Devs, Google Alumni Create Industry Group to Help Bitcoin Scale
Scaling has been a heated topic for the bitcoin community for some time. Further, even when a technology does become available, getting people to use it becomes the next big hurdle. дальше »
2018-7-20 17:33 | |
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Prime exclusive Moto G6 Play / Z3 Play are an Amazon power user’s dream
Motorola’s G6 Play and Z3 Play smartphones recently joined the Prime Exclusive family of unlocked phones. They come with a hefty discount and all the Amazon apps you could want pre-installed. If you love Amazon Prime, and you’re in the market for a mid-tier phone, you should consider both devices. дальше »
2018-7-20 02:20 | |
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Fed Chairman Jerome Powell Warns Against Cryptocurrencies Yet Again
According to CNBC, US central bank’s chair Jerome Powell has asked investors to be cautious while investing in cryptocurrencies. Speaking to the members of the Congress on Wednesday, he warned people about serious risks they could get exposed to if they invest in digital currencies. дальше »
2018-7-19 18:24 | |
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MasterCard Could Bring Crypto Payments to Credit Cards
Bringing cryptocurrencies closer to the global banking and finance system could help in the better adoption of these assets. As per CNBC, a new patent awarded to MasterCard could assist in bridging the gap between these two entirely distinctive systems. дальше »
2018-7-18 19:29 | |
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Global Regulators “FSB” Announce Cryptocurrencies Are Being Monitored
The regulators behind G20, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) have begun research on cryptocurrencies and their potential effects on the overall global economy. This comes months after the G20 meeting, in which a compromise was reached amongst different regulators and marketplaces. дальше »
2018-7-18 12:00 | |
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Stronghold and IBM Collaborate to Launch FDIC-Insured Stablecoin on Stellar
Stronghold, a cryptocurrency trading platform housed by Stellar, is launching a stablecoin on its parent network’s blockchain in collaboration with IBM. Stronghold USD will be backed with “one-to-one U. дальше »
2018-7-18 22:00 | |
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Ethereum (ETH) Struggles To Break Past Strong Resistance
Ethereum (ETH) struggled to recover in the last 24 hours but a falling Bitcoin (BTC) has kept it on leash. The price started to take off and was supported by RSI conditions as well as the daily Stochastic, but weak overall market conditions resulted in a short lived rally. дальше »
2018-7-17 18:00 | |
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Malta-based STASIS Launches New Euro-Backed Stablecoin
Malta-based tokenization platform STASIS has launched EURS, a stablecoin backed by the Euro. EURS, aiming to be the biggest "fully verified and collateralized stablecoin" in the world, launched with a $100 million pre-launch order book which is expected to hit $500 million by year’s end. дальше »
2018-7-16 19:46 | |
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Module could redesign the way mobile device use storage
Module will provide the blockchain world with decentralized mining, P2P cloud storage, and the potential to create decentralized applications (DApps). To date, most commercial cloud-based storage services have been “trust-based” centralized storage at one location. дальше »
2018-7-15 07:14 | |
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Plasma Could Enable CBCCs, Says Ethereum's Buterin – But Scalability Isn’t The Only Hurdle
Vitalik Buterin believes Ethereum’s upcoming plasma implementation could make ERC20 central bank digital currencies viable. We’ll discuss which governments have considered these sovereign tokens and whether Plasma could, in fact, make Ethereum a good fit. дальше »
2018-7-14 01:54 | |
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Plasma Could Enable CBDCs, Says Ethereum's Buterin – But Scalability Isn’t The Only Hurdle
Vitalik Buterin believes Ethereum’s upcoming plasma implementation could make ERC20 central bank digital currencies viable. We’ll discuss which governments have considered these sovereign tokens and whether Plasma could, in fact, make Ethereum a good fit. дальше »
2018-7-14 01:54 | |
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PoWx Seeks to Change Bitcoin Mining with “Optical PoW”
Nonprofit organization PoWx has launched this week with the goal of boosting the idea behind proof of work (PoW) through more innovative algorithms. The company is seeking to decentralize Bitcoin mining and make it more accessible to consumers through a new technology that executives have dubbed “optical PoW” — a new type of hardware that utilizes a more advanced and energy-efficient form of laser technology as the cornerstone of mining. дальше »
2018-7-14 01:04 | |
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Op-Ed: Bitcoin’s Roots in the Great Law of Peace
Bitcoin, in its nine years of existence, has steadily gained traction, defining itself as a new digital gold. Early adopters of this technology have shown excitement for the potential of this inflation-proof sound money. дальше »
2018-7-14 00:48 | |
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Photoshop is reportedly coming to the iPad – for real this time
Adobe might finally bring a complete Photoshop app to mobile devices, iPads in particular, by next year. If so, it’ll have to offer tools that will adequately compete with a large selection of photo-editing apps that already provide similar services. дальше »
2018-7-13 20:17 | |
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Promoted: Ushering in a New Future — Cryptocurrency Investing With Invictus
The Bitcoin movement has brought with it a tidal wave of activity in cryptocurrency investments and trading. As a result, crypto market capitalization soared to an all-time high of around $820 billion in early January of 2018. дальше »
2018-7-13 17:51 | |
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Bank of Finland Report Says Cryptos Are Not Currencies but Accounting Systems
Many of the world’s regulators are racking their brains on how to come up with relevant rules that could curb crypto’s dark uses without hampering the industry’s growth. However, the Bank of Finland released a report that has been described as a scathing attack on these digital currencies. дальше »
2018-7-13 16:04 | |
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Abra Announces New Credit Card Payment Options for Bitcoin Purchases
Bitcoin payment startup Abra has announced the addition of Visa and Mastercard payment options for buying bitcoin on its platform. The new payment option is in partnership with fintech company Simplex, per the company’s blog post. дальше »
2018-7-13 00:38 | |
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The Genesis Files: With Bit Gold, Szabo Was Inches Away From Inventing Bitcoin
As his Hungarian parents had fled post-war Soviet regime to settle in the United States, Nick Szabo came to call the Californian Bay area of the 1990s his home. Here, he was among the first to frequent the in-person “Cypherpunk” meetings organized by Timothy May, Eric Hughes and other founding members of the collective of cryptographers, programmers and privacy activists centered around the ’90s mailing list of the same name. дальше »
2018-7-13 17:16 | |
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Which Of These Big Companies Will Create A Cryptocurrency First?
As crypto popularity grows, we expect a number of large companies to branch out into creating their own cryptocurrencies one day. This is because not only will unique, corporate cryptocurrencies benefit many products, they will also ensure that customers get access to a better and more fulfilling product. дальше »
2018-7-12 16:30 | |
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Deep-Sea Treasure Hunting on the Blockchain
With an estimated $100 billion value in sunken artifacts in the waters surrounding the Bahamas, deep-sea treasure hunters could soon satiate their thirst for a big bounty through blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-7-12 23:26 | |
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Binance’s CEO Comments About Buterin’s Crypto Exchange “Burn in Hell” Remarks
The Binance’s CEO Responds To Vitalik’s “Burn In Hell” Comments Changpeng Zhou (CZ), the CEO of Binance, has decided to respond to Vitalik Buterin’s recent attack on centralized exchanges. The co-creator of Ethereum has recently spoke that these exchanges could “burn in hell”. дальше »
2018-7-12 23:09 | |
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25 Marketplaces for Kik Messenger’s Token creates a $3 Million Fund.
To jumpstart a digital market around its code, the company announced Tuesday that it’s committing up to $3 million in fiat and crypto to enlist developers in creating up to 25 marketplaces that only use kin, a cryptocurrency valued at roughly $100 million. дальше »
2018-7-11 19:01 | |
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Bitcoin (BTC) Could Take Off Without Retesting Support Line As Bears Continue To Lose Strength
Bitcoin (BTC) currently follows a clear symmetric correction replicating similar price action as during the 2017 rally except in the opposite direction. The time frame for these moves also appears to be similar. дальше »
2018-7-11 18:00 | |
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French Official Says Regulations Could Hurt Crypto Industry
The debate on whether or not to regulate cryptocurrencies continues, with a high-ranking French official recently giving his position on the matter. While other countries — such as India — have recently imposed tighter regulations on crypto trading, France’s Jean-Pierre Landau says these digital currencies must not be regulated. дальше »
2018-7-10 17:04 | |
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Imagine If These Ripple Partnerships Materialise
Ripple are the partnership queens of the crypto-sphere. Ripple’s technology is at the fore of banking technology and thus, any companies with any association with banking/money transfer will see great benefits from incorporating Ripple’s technology into their products. дальше »
2018-7-9 13:00 | |
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Humanity’s Greatest Threats – Infographic
A new strain of flu could crop up at any time and decimate the global population. Climate change could make our planet unlivable. Robots of our design rise up and turn against us. While these ideas may seem far-fetched, considering humanity’s potential end will help us prevent it, or at least be prepared. Q2 hedge […] дальше »
2018-7-9 03:15 | |
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Bringing IoT and Blockchain Applications Together to Avoid Human Error
ULedger and Fetch. ai have joined resources to tackle the problems caused by human error in today’s economy. Based in Boise, Idaho, ULedger is an international technology firm with offices in Kosovo, Italy and Austria. дальше »
2018-7-5 16:38 | |
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Classic Coaches and Carriages for Visual Currency – Mustang Madness
Ford Mustang rebuilder Classic Recreations has started accepting payments in cryptocurrency. (War Of) The World(s) The company, based in Oklahoma, claims to be the first custom car builder to accept cryptocurrency as payment. дальше »
2018-7-4 06:56 | |
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More than 800 cryptocurrencies are now dead when Bitcoin is stressed
People usually buy into an ICO because the coins are cheap and could offer big returns in the future. However, hundreds of these projects are now dead because they were scams, a joke or the product hasn’t materialized. дальше »
2018-7-3 10:46 | |
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Did the SEC Just Make it Easier to Launch a Blockchain Based ETF in the US?
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this week approved plans for public comment which would make it easier for investment companies to bring new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to market. дальше »
2018-7-2 07:00 | |
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MEGA Breakout Possible For Ripple XRP
As we head into July 2018 and we get closer and closer to 2019 and even the start of the next decade! These years are going to filled with us seeing the internet become more accessible and being more involved in our day to day lives. дальше »
2018-7-1 22:30 | |
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Tron’s Dramatic Gain Indicates A Possible Bullish Reversal
It’s no secret that Tron (TRX) investors have gone through some turbulence these past weeks as the token went on a decline, even at some point dipping below the major support threshold of $0.04. However, Tron now seems to be garnering quite some support as it rises again, signaling a possible bullish run that could […] The post Tron’s Dramatic Gain Indicates A Possible Bullish Reversal appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-7-1 00:17 | |
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A Nuanced Look At Crypto Assets as Securities In Light of SEC Comments
On June 14, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) director of corporate finance made waves in the cryptocurrency space when he commented at Yahoo Finance’s All Market Summit: Crypto that ether is not a security. дальше »
2018-7-3 23:16 | |
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Op-Ed: Challenge of Mining Centralization Unveils Bitcoin’s Elegant Design
Last year, growing problems of Bitcoin mining centralization came to light with the controversy of an AsicBoost scandal. As a largely centralized hash rate began to threaten the software’s magical property, concerns were raised that incentives at the crux of Bitcoin’s game theory had broken away. дальше »
2018-6-29 16:42 | |
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Bitmain Nears 51% of Network Hash Rate: Why This Matters and Why It Doesn’t
Recent Bitcoin block data shows that Bitcoin’s mining pools BTC. com, AntPool and ConnectBTC, respectively mined about 25. 7 percent, 16. 1 percent and 0. 2 percent of all new blocks over the past week. дальше »
2018-6-29 23:07 | |
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Andreessen Horowitz Has Launched a $300M Crypto Fund
Andreessen Horowitz has launched a $300 million crypto fund dedicated to investing in cryptocurrencies and other blockchain-related projects. The fund, named a16z crypto, signals that the firm is diving deeper into the cryptocurrency space to grow its existing portfolio, which includes digital currency exchange Coinbase. дальше »
2018-6-27 21:34 | |
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Op Ed: Utility Token? Why You’re Still Better Off as a Security
The SEC’s proclamation that ether (ETH) is not a security has sparked some celebration amongst the cryptocurrency community. Regulatory clarity is always a good thing, but ICO operators shouldn’t see this as a reason to put the champagne on ice. дальше »
2018-6-26 19:36 | |
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Two Blockchain Projects Blame Medium for Restricting Crypto Content
Medium, a popular publishing platform, is apparently following self-regulatory policies after it suspended blog posts from a few cryptocurrency projects. Two blockchain projects also claimed that posts by companies operating in the industry are being restricted. дальше »
2018-6-22 14:35 | |
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IBM iX’s Robert Schwartz Believes Blockchain Could Bring “Loads of Disruption”
The technology industry could be using “bananas” to describe blockchain, says IBM iX’s global leader of agency services, Robert Schwartz. The executive noted that the use of blockchain could bring disruption to businesses, as well as governments. дальше »
2018-6-22 00:46 | |
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World Refugee Day: How Digital Identities Can Help a Population in Crisis
According to statistics from the United Nations Refugee Agency, there are 25. 4 million refugees in the world and some 3. 1 million asylum seekers. On this year’s World Refugee Day, we’re reminded of the perpetual crises that plague our international communities and the displaced individuals they create. дальше »
2018-6-21 02:28 | |
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Unofficial Report Confirms Tether’s Tokens Are Fully Backed by US Dollars
Tether Ltd. , which issues a stable coin allegedly tied to U. S. dollar reserves, claims it has hired Freeh Sporkin & Sullivan LLP — a law firm co-founded by FBI Director Louis Freeh — to confirm its bank deposits and assure investors that its cryptocurrency is backed by USD. дальше »
2018-6-21 23:05 | |
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Digital Future Council Assembles Roster of Industry Leaders in Media, Tech
The Digital Future Council made its public debut on June 18, 2018, at the 2018 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. With founding members from such organizations as IBM, Vice, CNN, Lego and Warner Bros. дальше »
2018-6-20 21:56 | |
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