In the latest Cointelegraph video debate, experts discuss pathways towards making Bitcoin more sustainable.
Ripple co-founder thinks Bitcoin should move away from proof-of-work
Bitcoin needs to move away from the proof-of-work consensus mechanism to remain the world’s dominant cryptocurrency, Ripple’s Chris Larsen said.
Bitmain’s new Ether ASIC mining rig may not fix GPU shortage after all
A new Ether ASIC mining rig is on the way, but will it help ease Nvidia’s GPU problems?
Buterin helping to strategize against Ethereum 51% attack possibility
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is working to proactively solve a blockchain vulnerability.
The 51% Attack Nightmare Scenario (Isn’t That Bad)
An accessible, in-depth look at what’s really at risk when Proof-of-Work or Proof-of-Stake blockchains suffer the dreaded 51% attack.
Ethereum Classic’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week
Ethereum Classic suffered two 51% attacks in the same week. One week later, exchanges, investors and developers are split on the implications.
Hard Fork Sets Stage for Ethereum Classic’s Second Major Departure From Ethereum
Ethereum Classic has largely followed Ethereum in lockstep. But as the larger chain goes toward Proof-of-Stake, ETC is sticking with Proof-of-Work.
Can Bitcoin Survive the Climate Change Revolution?
If ESG is becoming the new buzzword among impact-minded financial institutions, where does energy-intensive bitcoin fit in?
Ethereum’s ProgPoW Debate Is About Much More Than Mining
The debate over ProgPoW has become a flashpoint for how Ethereum makes big decisions.
The 3 Factors Fueling Ether’s 2020 Rally
Several factors could explain ether’s spectacular gains and determine whether they will continue.
Bitcoin’s Share of PoW Mining Rewards Now Above 80%
Rewards received by bitcoin miners form a major chunk of the salaries paid across major proof of work (PoW) blockchains, according to Yassine Elmandjra, a cryptocurrency analyst from ARK Invest.
Kadena Goes Live, Announces New Token Sale Aiming for $20 Million
“This is the first time anyone has ever scaled proof-of-work,” said Kadena co-founder Will Martino.
Hyundai’s Token Company Partners With CasperLabs to Build a PoS Blockchain
HDAC, issuer of the Hyundai-DAC token, is working with CasperLabs to move from proof-of-work.
Amazon Wins Patent for Proof-of-Work Cryptographic System
Tech giant Amazon has been granted a patent for a proof-of-work (PoW) cryptographic system similar to those used by many blockchains.
Validators Create New Attack Vectors for Decentralized Systems
Bounty0x CMO Pascal Thellman discusses some of the potential security and incentives issues with validators on proof-of-stake networks.
Bitcoin’s Proof-of-Work Algorithm Needs Replacing, Argues BIS Study
The proof-of-work algorithm used by bitcoin and some other cryptos is not viable in the long term, argues a Bank of International Settlements study.
Promise: A Startup Based on an Anonymous Paper Plans to Replace ACH
With $47 trillion flowing through it every year, ACH is a juicy target for blockchain disruption. Can a new startup called Promise pull it off?
When Blockchains Go Down: Why Crypto Outages Are on the Rise
It used to be that downtime was unheard of on blockchain networks. As new protocols and new trade-offs emerge, that’s no longer the case.
Grin Is Hard Forking Every Six Months to Keep ASICs Off the Network
Amid crypto’s war on ASICs, the Grin community is taking a new approach – shut them out for a limited time with consistent hard forks.
PoWx: The New Effort to Change Bitcoin (And Who’s Backing It)
Technologists unveiled a foundation dedicated to rewriting bitcoin’s underlying tech, giving the long-controversial idea new wings.