Proof-of-Work vs. Proof-of-Stake: What Is the Difference?
Proof-of-work (PoW) and proof-of-stake (PoS) are two different methods to validate cryptocurrency transactions.
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Blockchain Education Is Key In High-Growth Economies
Training the next generation of users, developers and creators in the new wave of technology.
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What Is Near Protocol and How Does It Work?
The layer 1 competitor to Ethereum wants to be the fastest blockchain on the block.
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What Are Layer 2s and Why Are They Important?
To help with scalability and speed, blockchains such as Ethereum utilize secondary blockchains built on top of them, which are called layer 2s.
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Polygon Deploys Custom Blockchain Scaling System 'Avail'
The scaling solution allows developers to launch application-specific blockchains on the Polygon network.
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Cardano Developers Delay Vasil Upgrade, Citing Bugs
Seven bugs remained outstanding before the change could be completed.
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The Case for Technological Neutrality in Web3
Protecting consumers and businesses from fraud is what matters, not vague value judgments of an emerging technology.
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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the Metaverse (but Were Afraid to Ask)
Everyone has questions about the metaverse these days. We rounded up some of the more popular queries to help people understand and start exploring the metaverse.
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The Quantum Revolution That Will Change Everything
Blockchains need to start migrating to new quantum-proof systems now otherwise they’ll be rendered worthless.
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What Is a Consensus Mechanism?
Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology rely on consensus mechanisms to function and be trusted by users.
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