Proof-of-Work

Amazon Wins Patent for Proof-of-Work Cryptographic System

Tech giant Amazon has been granted a patent for a proof-of-work (PoW) cryptographic system similar to those used by many blockchains.

By Yogita KhatriMay 17, 2019

Bounty0x CMO Pascal Thellman discusses some of the potential security and incentives issues with validators on proof-of-stake networks.

The proof-of-work algorithm used by bitcoin and some other cryptos is not viable in the long term, argues a Bank for International Settlements study.

By Yogita KhatriJan 22, 2019

With $47 trillion flowing through it every year, ACH is a juicy target for blockchain disruption. Can a new startup called Promise pull it off?

By David FloydOct 31, 2018

It used to be that downtime was unheard of on blockchain networks. As new protocols and new trade-offs emerge, that’s no longer the case.

By David FloydSep 23, 2018

Amid crypto's war on ASICs, the Grin community is taking a new approach – shut them out for a limited time with consistent hard forks.

By Alyssa HertigSep 15, 2018

Technologists unveiled a foundation dedicated to rewriting bitcoin's underlying tech, giving the long-controversial idea new wings.

By Alyssa HertigJul 6, 2018

Spacemesh's "proof-of-space-time" (PoST) consensus protocol hopes to do away with mining pools and expensive GPU or ASIC-based miners.

By Nikhilesh DeMay 8, 2018

Though it's garnered little attention, "non-interactive proofs of proofs of work" may clear a roadblock for sidechains, a potential "altcoin killer."

By Alyssa HertigJan 17, 2018

A plan to hard fork the bitcoin blockchain, and change its mining algorithm, is emerging. Still in its early stages, what does the new coin offer?

By Alyssa HertigSep 27, 2017

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