Blockchain was supposed to be trustless, immutable, and secure. But then came a pair of painful reminders that even decentralized networks have weaknesses, especially when the math doesn’t hold up. In May 2018, both Bitcoin Gold and Verge were hit by 51% attacks, shaking user confidence and spotlighting the ongoing arms race between crypto security […]
The blockchain world is divided into two camps: centralized and decentralized. Both types of networks have their strengths and weaknesses, but choosing between them is not always easy. Which is better, speed and control or security and independence? To understand, we need to examine how each model works and when it is stronger. Control vs. […]
Reddit is once again including cryptocurrencies in the list of available payment methods. Users will be able to purchase Reddit Gold with BTC, ETH, and LTC. This is a return to a practice that the platform temporarily phased out in 2018, citing high bitcoin fees and technical limitations from its payment acceptance partner. But today, […]
At the end of 2017, the price of bitcoin was approaching the $20,000 mark. Already, a couple of months later, it fell by half. What happened? Was the bubble to blame? Was it panic? Or maybe… derivatives? The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco believes one cause was the launch of bitcoin futures. This story […]
In a world where familiar corporate structures are cracking at the seams, a new model of DAO management is emerging. A decentralized autonomous organization is not just a digital startup without a CEO. It’s a community governed by rules written in code and decisions made collectively. There is no center, no vertical, just blockchain, tokens, […]