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
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
In a recent submission to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Bitwise has decided to retract its registration for its Bitcoin and Ether Market Cap Weight Strategy exchange-traded fund (ETF). The reasoning behind this action remains unknown, but Bitwise’s chief legal officer, Katherine Dowling, briefly noted that the company has postponed plans to launch
Cryptocurrency can be a volatile investment. Prices can swing wildly in a matter of hours or days, making it difficult for individuals to know when to buy or sell.However, downturns in the market can be the perfect time to buy crypto. Here’s why:Lower PricesDuring a downmarket, crypto prices are generally lower than during a bullish market. This
In a world where cryptocurrencies are gaining momentum, the mainstream adoption of digital currencies is no longer a distant dream.Businesses across industries are starting to recognize the potential of cryptocurrencies and are embracing them as a viable payment option.In this edition of Blockchain.com’s Crypto IRL series, we’re sharing an inspiring story of a Belgian burger chain that
The Russian government has legally recognized digital currencies issued by other nations, local crypto media reported. The respective legislative changes have been made alongside the adoption of a dedicated law regulating the introduction of Russia’s own digital ruble. Amendments Legalizing Foreign CBDCs Enter Into Force in Russia Russian authorities have granted digital currencies of other
If you’re involved in the crypto space, you’ve likely heard of Bitcoin Miami.It’s one of the industry’s biggest crypto meetups that explores the latest developments and trends in the world of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies through panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities.This year, we went behind the scenes at Bitcoin Miami 2023 and spoke to enthusiasts, developers
The Bitcoin network is currently experiencing significant congestion, leading to high transaction fees and delays in confirmation times.Why is the Bitcoin Network Congested?The growing popularity of Bitcoin has resulted in an increased number of transactions, straining the network’s capacity.Additionally, the limited block size of 1MB means that only a fixed number of transactions can be
At 11:06 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on April 29, 2023, at block height 787,500, the number of blocks left to discover until the next Bitcoin blockchain halving is now fewer than 52,500 blocks. This means the network has progressed 75% through the 210,000-block halving cycle, which will ultimately result in a reduction of the block
Despite a 9.95% increase last week and the all-time high difficulty, bitcoin’s hashrate has averaged around 305 exahash per second (EH/s) over the past 30 days. According to current data, the hashrate has been around 308 EH/s over the past 2,016 blocks. The next difficulty change, set to occur on March 10, is estimated to
As Ordinal inscriptions approach the 150,000 mark, blocks larger than 3 MB have become commonplace, with many blocks near the 4 MB range. Meanwhile, after the average transaction fee on-chain rose 122% higher at the beginning of February 2023, the average fee has remained the same over the last few weeks and is currently coasting
This is the first Ethereum public test since the Merge upgrade in September 2022. Developers said further testnets would be triggered in the coming week. According to a Jan. 31 post by Ethereum Foundation developer Parithosh Jayanthi, the “Zhejiang” public withdrawal testnet will launch on Feb. 1 at 3:00 pm UTC. Six days after Zhejiang
Holding the number one and two spots for overall market cap in cryptocurrency, Bitcoin and Ethereum are often compared against each other.There’s an ongoing debate over which cryptocurrency is better, but focusing on the individual tokens is only part of what makes Bitcoin and Ethereum different–and incredible.The Bitcoin and Ethereum blockchains were created for different purposes
Extreme fluctuations in the price of bitcoin often beg the question: Is BTC still worth buying?If you’re not familiar with Bitcoin, we recently published Bitcoin, Explained that shares the basics of Bitcoin and how it works.Here’s a quick recap:Bitcoin is a blockchain network, while bitcoin or BTC is a cryptocurrency.BTC has largest market cap of any cryptocurrency.BTC enables
The enforcement of a requirement for brokers to report gains made by crypto investors has been postponed by the U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS. The new tax rules, incorporated into the $1 trillion infrastructure bill passed by the U.S. Congress in 2021, were to be imposed in 2023. Crypto Brokers Told to Comply With
What is a seed phrase, and why is it important?A seed phrase is your last resort when it comes to accessing the keys to your crypto. Should you ever get locked out of or lose your crypto wallet, your seed phrase can get you back in.But, lose the seed phrase, and the crypto is gone, so
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