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Bitcoin light clients are now able to sync to the tip of the blockchain nearly instantly, thanks to a new development enabled by bitcoin startup ZeroSync and their work in zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs. Ultimately, ZeroSync seeks to enable full nodes to do the same.ZK proofs allow a prover to generate a short mathematical statement that

As cryptocurrencies continue to evolve, two key consensus mechanisms have emerged for validating transactions on the blockchain: proof-of-work (PoW) and proof-of-stake (PoS). This explainer will examine how these protocols differ and the unique benefits and drawbacks of each. Consensus Mechanisms in Cryptocurrency Proof-of-work (PoW), first introduced by Bitcoin in 2009, requires miners to compete to

The company behind PUBG announces a new Web3 platform, monetization in Web3 and more. PUBG meets CosmosKrafton, the company behind PlayerUnknowns Battlegrounds (PUBG), is venturing into Web3 with Settlus, a Cosmos-based blockchain project specifically designed for the creator economy. Settlus aims to provide content creators with a payment platform that streamlines transparent settlement processes.The South

Victims lost over $27 million worth of Thai bhat after investing in a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment platform. Authorities in Thailand arrested five foreign nationals linked with a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment platform that fleeced over $27 million from local investors.According to an initial report from the Bangkok Post, Thailand’s Cyber Crime Investigation (CCIB) Bureau arrested four

Cybersecurity professional Christian Seifert gave an example on how Discord’s measure against malicious links can be abused by scammers. With millions of dollars worth of assets being lost to phishing attacks after signing malicious permissions, the threat of losing crypto assets from questionable links is very real. When these are paired with platforms allowing hidden

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin says node centralization is one of Ethereum’s main challenges, but the perfect solution may not come for another 20 years. The centralization of nodes is one of the biggest problems facing the Ethereum network and should be addressed by making the running of nodes cheaper and easier, according to Ethereum co-founder

We’ve all received strange emails, an unexpected message from an unknown sender requesting funds or an unsolicited password reset. These emails look genuine, but should we trust them?Phishing (pronounced “fishing”) is an online attack that attempts to steal your money or identity, by getting you to reveal personal information.At Blockchain.com we’re committed to help keep you

SEC delayed its decision this week on applications for a Bitcoin ETF. Former SEC chair Jay Clayton talked Bitcoin ETF with CNBC on Friday. The world’s largest cryptocurrency is down 18% versus its YTD high. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission delayed its decision on a bunch of applications for a Bitcoin ETF this week.

This is an opinion editorial by L. Asher Corson, a partner at UTXO Management.As a Bitcoin Maximalist, I love Ordinals. Other Maximalists should also consider loving Ordinals, as they demonstrate Bitcoin’s superiority in ways not previously possible. Ordinals enable functionalities that undermine the need for other blockchains to even exist. The use cases that were