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Low Bitcoin and Ethereum fees may not necessarily be good news
2.7.2024
Bitcoin and Ethereum users are experiencing exceptionally low fees, but why?
Worldcoin: Unlocking the future of digital identity with proof of personhood
1.7.2024
This episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph explores how Worldcoin is pioneering the future of digital identity through its innovative use of biometric orbs and the revolutionary proof of personhood concept
Unveiling the Titans of Crypto Mining: A Deep Dive Into 5 Consensus Algorithms
1.7.2024
In the intricate world of cryptocurrency, not all algorithms are forged equal. The proof-of-work (PoW) consensus algorithms like Kheavyhash, Scrypt, Blake3, SHA-256, and Ethash are the linchpins that not only secure but also empower the blockchain with the integrity and trust that underpin several...
Marathon Digital Expands Mining Operations to Include Kaspa
27.6.2024
Marathon Digital Holdings Inc. has diversified its mining activities by adding kaspa (KAS), a proof-of-work digital asset, to its portfolio. The initiative has already yielded significant results, with the company mining 93 million KAS, valued at approximately $15 million as of June 25, 2024....
Coinbase sues SEC and FDIC over FOIA requests
27.6.2024
Coinbase's lawsuits target the SEC and FDIC for alleged non-compliance with FOIA requests regarding Ethereum's PoS transition
PoliFi Tokens Return to Business After Proof of DJT-Trump Link Fails to Materialize
25.6.2024
Many PoliFi tokens fell more than 10% after claims emerged that the Trump campaign was behind the DJT token
Delegated proof-of-stake (DPoS), explained
25.6.2024
Learn how delegated proof-of-stake (DPoS) brings a democratic evolution in blockchain consensus mechanisms
Metroid Prime 4 Gets Proof Of Life During Nintendo Direct
18.6.2024
It’s been in development since before the dawn of time, and now, as foretold in the Ancient Scrolls, our faith can turn to fact. Metroid Prime 4, first announced in 2017, then re-announced in 2019, is confirmed to be a game that we will one day be able to buy. The game will launch in 2025, and...
Ethereum scaling ecosystem’s combined TPS hits new all-time high
17.6.2024
Over 41% of those transactions took place on Xai, a new Ethereum layer-3 scaling solution focused on gaming applications
Bitcoin uses more renewable energy, but will Tesla accept it again?
16.6.2024
Tesla removed Bitcoin payments citing environmental concerns, but Elon Musk pledged to reinstate them if renewable energy use on the network increased
Wall Street must be accountable for Bitcoin mining emissions — Greenpeace
14.6.2024
Greenpeace alleges that Wall Street titans such as BlackRock or Vanguard contribute to the environmental harm derived from Bitcoin mining
Space and Time Unveils Sub-Second ZK Prover, Now Open-Sourced
13.6.2024
With goals set on advancing blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) integration, Space and Time has publicly released its high-speed zero-knowledge prover, Proof of SQL, under an open software license. The team says the release marks a notable shift towards more efficient data verification...
New open-source ZK-proof slashes SQL query times
12.6.2024
Proof of SQL drastically reduces SQL query times from 30 minutes to sub-second speeds, promising significant efficiency gains for real-time data processing applications
Web3 and gaming: Unlocking real value for users
12.6.2024
At the 2024 Proof of Talk event in Paris, France Mythical Games COO discussed the significance of gaming as a “hero use case" for tangible user value within the Web3 and blockchain domain
MetaMask enables pooled staking for Ethereum holders
12.6.2024
MetaMask said that 99% of ETH holders do not have the required 32 ETH to participate in Ethereum staking
How Web3 is transforming global regulatory frameworks
11.6.2024
At the 2024 Proof of Talk event in Paris, France Jenny Johnson CEO of Franklin Templeton and Mo Shaikh the founder of Aptos explained the protocol economy’s impact on regulators
Zilliqa 2.0 upgrade enhances speed and cross-chain compatibility
7.6.2024
Block times can also be adjusted as desired. The root mainnet shard features an average block time of just 2 seconds
Tezos Activates 16th Upgrade ‘Paris’: Boosting Throughput and Performance
6.6.2024
Tezos, a blockchain known for its onchain governance system, has activated its 16th protocol upgrade, Paris, on mainnet on June 4th, 2024. This upgrade introduces the Data Availability Layer (DAL), which boosts Layer 2 throughput and unlocks new use cases in gaming, ticketing, and services...
Worldcoin Officially Launches in Colombia
1.6.2024
Worldcoin, the iris-scanning biometric proof-of-personhood project, announced on Thursday the launch of its operations in Colombia. Via social media, the project reported that eye-scanning operations were already available in Bogota and Medellin, for World ID users. Currently, only ten locations...
Proof-of-restaking and extended consensus — Interview with Units Network
23.5.2024
Emerging from past challenges, this initiative emphasizes decentralized governance and advanced consensus mechanisms to foster innovation