What do we talk about when we talk about progressive proof-of-work (ProgPoW) on Ethereum? On the surface, ProgPoW is a proposed update to the mining algorithm of the world’s…
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Litecoin Founder Charlie Lee Proposes Miner Donations – Bitcoinist.com
A 1% donation of the block reward to fund Litecoin (LTC) development – this is what Charlie Lee, the coin’s founder, proposes as a solution to underfunded initiatives. Litecoin…
What is Ethereum, and how does it work? – Bitcoinist.com
Ethereum is second to Bitcoin on the cryptocurrency market rankings. But what is it? What powers the second most valuable blockchain? How does it function? In this digital age,…
Bobby Lee Reenters Crypto Market with New Startup Ballet | Live Bitcoin News
In the world of business, you’ve either got it or you don’t. You either have what it takes to keep going and start more enterprises, or you’re a one-hit…
Fujitsu Develops Blockchain ID Tech That Scores Trustworthiness in Transactions – CoinDesk
Fujitsu Laboratories has unveiled what it calls “digital identity exchange technology” aimed to increase the security of online transactions. The tech, based on blockchain, makes it possible for individuals…
A Wannabe Netflix Raised $575 Million on Ethereum – Then Ditched Crypto – CoinDesk
What started as a $575 million token sale is now a rewards program for watching videos. TaTaTu’s initial coin offering (ICO) was among the biggest of 2018, with film…
Synthetix Trader Rolls Back Broken Trades That Netted $1 Billion Profit – CoinDesk
In what amounts to a particularly heart-warming example of the power – and responsibilities – of decentralization, Synthetix founder Kain Warwick announced that an error that netted one legitimate…
Pot Startup Uses the Blockchain to Smoke Out Weed Strains – CoinDesk
In what amounts to interesting – and very cannafuturoid – word salad, a Panamanian company called TheraCann has begun to add “DNA tag-based forensic traceability and authenticity with TruTrace’s…
Russia May Allow Crypto Trading in Upcoming Legislation: Official – CoinDesk
As Russia’s cryptocurrency bill slowly inches forward, a government official has hinted at what may lie ahead when the legislation is finally passed. According to a report from local…
Meet Alternateth: A ‘Friendly Fork’ of the Ethereum Blockchain – CoinDesk
One ethereum community member is about to begin what one might call a “friendly fork” of the ethereum blockchain. Called “Alternateth,” James Hancock, project team lead at ethereum startup…