Introduction The world of blockchain has a lot of jargon. It’s full of terms that sound like they come from another century, and if you haven’t been paying attention to the space, it can be easy to feel like an outsider. If you’ve ever wondered what a “token” is or […]
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Blockchain And Cryptocurrency: What You Need To Know
Introduction Cryptocurrency is the hottest thing in finance, but what exactly is it? And how does blockchain technology work? Here we explain the differences between these two terms and how they’re shaping the future. The rise of cryptocurrency Cryptocurrency has been around for quite some time now, but it seems […]
Blockchain Technology Explained—A Step-By-Step Guide
Introduction Blockchain technology is an extremely powerful tool. In fact, if you’re looking to buy into a cryptocurrency or invest in a company that uses blockchain technology, it’s crucial that you understand how the underlying tech works—and what makes it so special. So we’ve teamed up with our friends at […]
What Is Blockchain Technology? A Step-By-Step Guide For Beginners
Introduction In the past decade, blockchain technology has emerged as one of the most promising technologies in the world. Blockchain networks have become the foundation for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, but they can also be applied to a variety of uses outside of finance. From supply chain management to online voting […]
A Blockchain That Will Rule Them All: A Next-Generation Smart Contract Platform That’s Going To
Introduction There’s no denying that blockchain technology has proven itself to be one of the most important innovations of our time. From Bitcoin and Ethereum to many other projects, developers have been building new applications that use smart contracts to create decentralized networks and remove intermediaries from transactions. But there […]
Ethereum’s Biggest Scaling Challenge: The Voorhees Metric
Introduction The Voorhees Metric is the name given by Ethereum researcher Viktor Voorhees to a metric that determines the scalability of a blockchain. It uses two inputs: how big each block on the blockchain is and how long it takes for those blocks to be added. The higher these numbers […]
The Complete, Non-Techie Blockchain Guide
Introduction Blockchain technology is one of the most exciting innovations in recent years – and it’s only just getting started. The potential of blockchain is huge, and it’s already changing how we interact with each other and do business online. There are lots of articles out there on blockchain technology, […]
How to make your Blockchain Super-Scalable
Introduction If you’re building a blockchain app, chances are you have performance and scalability issues. To make matters worse, there are dozens of consensus mechanisms out there and each one has pros and cons (as do different blockchains). The good news is that as with any other technology, there are […]
Blockchain: The Complete History And How It Works
Introduction While the first blockchain was used to manage cryptocurrency, it’s now a powerful tool that has applications in many industries. Here’s how it works and how it has evolved since its inception in 2008. The first blockchain The first blockchain was invented by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008. Satoshi is […]
A Blockchain Has To Be Able To Regulate Itself Into Existence. Can It Be Done?
Introduction The original white paper that laid out the basic principles of blockchain technology was published by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008. The first blockchain was created by Nakamoto to serve as the infrastructure for Bitcoin, the world’s first cryptocurrency. To understand why a blockchain needs self-regulation, you have to understand […]