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3 reasons why Bitcoin Standard Hashrate (BTCST) price rallied by 50%
19.7.2021
BTCST earnings per staked token increased after China cracked down on Bitcoin miners and the network’s hashrate dropped
Bison Trails provides infrastructure support to Provenance blockchain
13.7.2021
The Provenance Blockchain Foundation launched its new, open source proof-of-stake blockchain in May. Shortly thereafter, parent company Figure Technologies announced a $200 million Series D funding haul
ClayStack raises $5.2M for liquid staking protocol
13.7.2021
“We believe ClayStack has developed an efficient solution that addresses the shortcomings of present-day liquid staking protocols,” said CoinFund Founder and CEO Jake Brukhman. CoinFund was among several blockchain venture firms to participate in the raise
Ethereum's 2.0 upgrades aren't the game-changer that could bring more users
11.7.2021
Ethereum might be the darling of the blockchain world, but it’s likely that the awaited Eth2 will not attract wider mainstream adoption
3 reasons why Ethereum exchange reserves are falling to new lows
8.7.2021
Ethereum held in exchange reserves reached a new low after a surge in Ether staked in Eth2 and the approach of the long-awaited London hard fork
London fork enters testnet on Ethereum as difficulty bomb sees delay
3.7.2021
As Ethereum’s London upgrade launches on the Ropsten testnet, mainnet anticipation for stakers and miners increases
Bitcoin Cash ABC rebrands to ‘eCash’, embraces proof-of-stake — and 2 decimal places
2.7.2021
Bitcoin Cash ABC has rebranded to “eCash,” redenominated its token, and launched a proof-of-stake consensus layer
JPMorgan report: Eth2 could kick-start $40B staking industry by 2025
2.7.2021
CEO Jamie Dimon may not support crypto, but two JPMorgan analysts say proof-of-stake coin yields are attractive investments in this zero-rate environment
3 reasons why analysts are turning bullish on Curve Finance (CRV)
1.7.2021
Attractive yields for stakers, protocol revenue and competition among DeFi protocols have analysts pointing to a bullish long-term view for Curve Finance
Ethereum 2.0 approaches 6 million staked ETH milestone
30.6.2021
ETH 2.0 now has 10x more staked Ether to power its proof-of-stake mechanism than the Ethereum Foundation required at launch six months ago
China crackdown shows industrial Bitcoin mining a problem for decentralization
30.6.2021
The great hash rate plunge caused by an exodus of miners from China shows large scale Proof-of-Work mining facilities are vulnerable to regulation
Three Ethereum Testnets Are Transitioning to the Highly Anticipated London Upgrade
22.6.2021
According to a blog post on the Ethereum Foundation’s website, three Ethereum testnets leveraging the London hard fork will go live during the next few weeks. Ethereum core developer Tim Beiko explained last Friday that the “upgrade will first go live on Ropsten, at block 10499401...
Arrington Capital to back Algorand projects with $100M growth fund
10.6.2021
“The Arrington Algorand Growth Fund represents yet another key strategic pillar in supporting the momentum of those building on top of what we think is the best technical platform for regulated DeFi and the future of finance,” said Sean Ford, COO of Algorand
Solana Aims to Raise $450 Million to Battle Ethereum Supremacy
8.6.2021
Solana, a proof-of-stake, smart contracts-enabled currency, is aiming to raise $450 million in a funding round that was extended last March. The Solana ecosystem, which is backed by Sam Bankman-Fried, founder and CEO of derivatives exchange FTX, would use these funds to take on Ethereum supremacy...
'Fiat-Like' Proof-of-Stake Chains Favor Centralization & Rich Players
5.6.2021
In crypto, consensus often results in controversy. Sure, consensus mechanisms themselves obviously result in agreement concerning transactions, yet when it comes to picking the ideal mechanism for a particular chain or cryptoasset, the crypto community as a whole is very often in disagreement.
One...
Vitalik Buterin Says People Difficulties Not Technical Difficulties Slowed the Ethereum 2.0 Rollout
3.6.2021
The cofounder of Ethereum, Vitalik Buterin, recently discussed the highly anticipated full transition from a proof-of-work (PoW) consensus model to proof-of-stake (PoS) as its replacement. Buterin admitted at Hong Kong’s Startmeup HK 2021 Festival that the transition was taking too long...
Even Vitalik Buterin is surprised at just how long Eth2 is taking
2.6.2021
Ethereum co-founder cites people problems as one of the obstacles to progress
Vitalik argues that proof-of-stake is a 'solution' to Ethereum’s environmental woes
28.5.2021
The stakes are high for the chain to transition, as those that don't risk getting 'left behind.'
How Pocketnet & Pocketcoin (PKOIN) Are Set to Change the Internet Forever With Crypto & P2P Tech
28.5.2021
Pocketnet is a fundamentally new way to build a social media platform powered by the cryptocurrency Pocketcoin (PKOIN). It is a mix of traditional social media platforms and Bitcoin with some cutting-edge new features, such as the ability to auction off your content through NFT-Scarce. Pocketcoin...
Can blockchain ever be part of the solution for tackling climate change?
25.5.2021
Because of Bitcoin, blockchain’s impact on the climate has come into sharp focus. But can this technology actually be part of the solution for saving the environment?