Tech

Ethereum Mining

Linzhi Begins Rollout of Long-Awaited Ethereum Miner ‘Phoenix’

Linzhi’s “Phoenix” Ethereum ASIC miner is three times more powerful than other machines on the market, as well as more energy efficient.

Tech  ·  21 December 2020
DeFi

Uniswap Is the Number One Gas Guzzler on Ethereum

Decentralized exchange Uniswap burns through more gas than any other application on Ethereum.

Tech  ·  21 December 2020
Privacy

IBM Launches Test Service Using ‘Holy Grail’ of Data Privacy Technology

The privacy technology, called fully homomorphic encryption, keeps data hidden even when being processed.

Tech  ·  21 December 2020
Bitcoin Core

Bitcoin.org Briefly Shut Down by Denial of Service Attack; Bitcoin Not Affected

While the site was inaccessible, Bitcoiners shared the software to newcomers wanting to download Bitcoin's code.

Tech  ·  19 December 2020
Supply Chain

Scottish University Taps Blockchain Tech to Fight Whisky Fakes

Anti-tamper bottle tags and the blockchain tracking platform from Everledger are being deployed to help tackle the trade in counterfeit whiskies.

Tech  ·  18 December 2020
Governance

The Good, the Bad and the DAOs Only a Founder Could Love in 2020

Founder of DAO Leadership Grace Rachmany gives a rundown on the current state of the DAO landscape.

Tech  ·  18 December 2020
Bitcoin Mining

Beyond ASICs: 3 Trends Driving Bitcoin Mining Innovation

The bitcoin mining industry needs more than a market rally to survive – it needs to find answers to its environmental and geographical threats.

Tech  ·  18 December 2020

Sure, Bitcoin’s Price Is Cool, but Bitcoin’s Technology Is Hot

Bitcoin's price is soaring. But to understand the fuss, you have to understand the technology that makes Bitcoin so revolutionary.

Tech  ·  17 December 2020
Bitcoin

Sure, Bitcoin’s Price Is Cool, but Bitcoin’s Technology Is Hot

Getting bitcoin to the moon requires some serious technology.

Tech  ·  17 December 2020
Dapps

Web 3.0 Infrastructure Blockchain ‘The Graph’ Now Live on Ethereum

The Graph seeks to create usable decentralized indexes and API feeds for blockchain-based projects through its own blockchain and native token GRT.

Tech  ·  17 December 2020
Surveillance

The Year We Learned the Rewards and Risks of Smart Devices

Moving into 2021, smart devices may be the most important battleground for data ownership and personal privacy.

Tech  ·  17 December 2020
Bitcoin

Over $20K? Why Is Bitcoin Worth Anything at All?

Bitcoin’s price continues to climb, BTC is leaving exchanges, and bitcoin "whale" sightings are becoming more frequent. But the question remains, why?

Tech  ·  16 December 2020
Bitcoin

New to Bitcoin? Stay Safe and Avoid These Common Scams

Welcome to the world of bitcoin, where you are your first and last line of defense against scammers and fraudsters.

Tech  ·  16 December 2020
Exchanges

Kraken Exchange Will Integrate Bitcoin’s Lightning Network in 2021

The Kraken Exchange will be implementing Bitcoin’s Lightning Network in 2021, and it’s begun hiring a team to manage the feature.

Tech  ·  16 December 2020
Ethereum

Valid Points: The Four Keys to Unlocking Ethereum 2.0, Explained

Staking services on Ethereum 2.0 come in two flavors: custodial and noncustodial. Their difference comes down to who's holding what keys.

Tech  ·  16 December 2020