Tag: ProofofWork
Scientists propose quantum proof-of-work consensus for blockchain
A team of researchers from universities in Australia and the United States, working in collaboration with quantum technology company BTQ, recently pub [...]
A US Senate hearing will discuss FTX, New York bans proof-of-work and FTX evaluates its assets: Hodler’s Digest, Nov. 20-26
Coming every Saturday, Hodler’s Digest will help you track every single important news story that happened this week. The best (and wors [...]
A US Senate hearing will discuss FTX, New York bans proof-of-work and FTX evaluates its assets: Hodler’s Digest, Nov. 20-26
Coming every Saturday, Hodler’s Digest will help you track every single important news story that happened this week. The best (and wors [...]
Ethereum Proof-of-Work Fork Stumbles as Justin Sun’s Poloniex Supports Rival Fork
Amid the initial buzz, some exchanges rushed to list a derivative of the potential blockchain’s would-be token, including crypto exchange Poloniex. Su [...]
Downsides of Proof-of-Work and Proof-of-Stake, explained
Proof-of-Work and Proof-of-Stake are arguably the best-known consensus mechanisms — but new ones are continually emerging. PoW blockchains [...]
Ethereum Proof-of-Work Fork Timing Posted
Ethereum Proof-of-Work Fork Timing Posted
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Ethereum Proof-of-Work Forks: Gift or Grift?
Whatever the inherent advantages and disadvantages of each system, Ethereum, if all goes to plan, will switch to PoS come September. But what’s to hap [...]
The Investor’s Definitive Guide to Proof-of-Work and Proof-of-Stake (Abridged)
Ethereum is moving from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake soon. In this guide, we first defend PoW (in the context of Bitcoin); second, defend PoS (in t [...]
Ethereum’s Move From Proof-of-Work Essential for the Network, Crypto Exec Says
Brian Norton, chief operations officer of MyEtherWallet, joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover,” to discuss the blockchain’s upcoming software update.
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Justin Sun Says Proof-of-Work 'Essential' Part of Ethereum
Tron founder Justin Sun joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover,” to discuss his support for an Ethereum fork.
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Sweden, EU Discussed Bitcoin Proof-of-Work Ban: Report
Documents released by German site suggest ongoing concern about the environmental impact of proof-of-work technology.
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MiCA Could Still Be Delayed by EU Parliamentarians Over Proof-of-Work Provision
“There’s never a dull moment in this nascent industry. Although the proof-of-work amendment, which would have meant a de facto EU ban on Bitcoin and E [...]
“Optical proof-of-work” would reduce bitcoin’s energy demand and improve geographic distribution of hashrate, proponents argue
Simply shifting the cost curve to up-front cost might lead to the exact opposite centralization problem. Instead of most bitcoin mining ending up near [...]
Bitcoin tracks $39K ahead of Europe vote on Proof-of-Work legality
Bitcoin (BTC) stayed steady at $39,000 into Monday's Wall Street close as stocks took the opportunity to reclaim some losses.BTC/USD 1-hour candle cha [...]
Proposal Limiting Proof-of-Work Is Rejected in EU Parliament Committee Vote: Sources
“5. By 1 January 2025, the Commission shall present to the European Parliament and to the Council, as appropriate, a legislative proposal to amend Reg [...]