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Scaling problems that have been sporadically affecting the Ethereum network have resurfaced. While bulls and bears were battling it out in the markets, the Ethereum blockchain was fighting to restore some semblance of normal service. The congestion forced a number of exchanges to halt withdrawals, with one going so far as to advise customers to … Read more
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Whenever new research surfaces regarding Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, interesting things are bound to happen. The latest publication of such research on Hacking Distributed points out some interesting aspects of Bitcoin and Ethereum. None of it is actually surprising, but it does show that some things will need to change very soon. That’s especially true in regards to … Read more
The advisors of the Venezuelan government have recommended that the country’s oil-backed cryptocurrency, the petro, be sold in private placements at a discount of up to 60 percent. 38.4 million petros, with a face value of around $2.3 billion, could go on sale starting on February 15. Also read: South Korea Urges 23 Countries, EU, and … Read more
Anyone glancing at their Blockfolio app on Tuesday morning would have been in for a rude awakening. With every single cryptocurrency drowning in a sea of red, newcomers could have been forgiven for feeling a little queasy. A drama-filled day, dominated by negative news from South Korea and China, saw bitcoin fleetingly kiss four figures … Read more
The number of cryptocurrency app users in South Korea has increased 14 times in the last 11 weeks to approximately two million users, according to a recent analysis. Users spend an average of 26 minutes using them daily and the majority of users are in their 30s. Also read: South Korea Urges 23 Countries, EU, and … Read more
Developers all over the world have taken a liking to creating new projects on top of the Ethereum blockchain. Over the past few months, we have seen various ICOs, CryptoKitties, racing games, and so forth. It is now time to introduce the first decentralized role-playing game, EtherCraft. It’s an innovative concept that looks pretty interesting. … Read more
Cornell University researchers, using the Falcon Relay Network, have concluded that neither of the two most popular cryptocurrency blockchains, Bitcoin and Ethereum, are as decentralized as once thought. A two-year longitudinal study claims Bitcoin underutilizes its network, Ethereum is better distributed than Bitcoin, and Bitcoin’s rewards for smaller miners is often unpredictable due to block … Read more
January 11th, 2018 (Dallas, TX): The Bitcoin, Ethereum, & Blockchain Superconference has released an updated list of all speakers, sponsors and vendors in anticipation of the conference dates, February 16th, 17th, and 18th, 2018. “We’re excited to have 800+ attendees, speakers, sponsors, vendors, and press attend this conference, just one month away.” says Richard Jacobs, … Read more
Vitalik Buterin, the creator of the Ethereum Network, recently proposed a new method for decentralized fundraising called the “DAICO”. Incorporating elements of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations, or DAOs, the new model is designed to minimize the complexity and risk associated with ICOs. Buterin outlined the new model in a post on the Ethereum Research Forum entitled “Explanation … Read more