Proof-of-stake News

Why Blockchain Needs ‘Proof of Authority’ Instead of ‘Proof of Stake’

Why Blockchain Needs ‘Proof of Authority’ Instead of ‘Proof of Stake’

APR 26, 2017 | Alicia Naumoff

VIVA introduces the concept of Proof of Authority, an algorithm which delivers instant transactions and seamless consensus.

 4898   |    6
Tendermint Added to Microsoft’s Azure BaaS Platform

Tendermint Added to Microsoft’s Azure BaaS Platform

MAR 18, 2016 | Iyke Aru

Tendermint has announced its addition to Microsoft's suite of blockchain-related tools and applications as part of the tech giant’s Azure Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform.

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CloakCoin: ‘We Had to Do Everything from Scratch, Only the Name Has Stuck’

CloakCoin: ‘We Had to Do Everything from Scratch, Only the Name Has Stuck’

JUL 23, 2015 | Allen Scott

CoinTelegraph spoke with Cloak team member Cashmen about overcoming the initial pump and dump by the original team, resurrecting CloakCoin, transitioning from proof-of-work mining to proof-of-stake, and its upcoming "PoSA3" release.

 1061
Greece: ‘A Communal Society Open to Cryptocurrency’

Greece: ‘A Communal Society Open to Cryptocurrency’

JUL 12, 2015 | Jamie Redman

Geopay, a new crypto-business bringing a “universal commerce platform” to the financial tech world, is planning to help Greeks with their sovereign debt crisis.

 204
‘The Cannabis Industry Is Truly Begging to Be Disrupted by Cryptocurrency’ - Interview with MaryJanecoin

‘The Cannabis Industry Is Truly Begging to Be Disrupted by Cryptocurrency’ - Interview with MaryJanecoin

JUN 12, 2015 | Allen Scott

CoinTelegraph spoke to MaryJanecoin developer Gabriel Ballerini to get an inside look at the new marijuana-backed altcoin and at the challenges facing the cannabis industry.

 219   |    1
The Inevitable Failure of Proof-of-Stake Blockchains and Why a New Algorithm is Needed (Op-Ed)

The Inevitable Failure of Proof-of-Stake Blockchains and Why a New Algorithm is Needed (Op-Ed)

MAY 24, 2015 | Guest Author

One of the driving factors behind cryptocurrency is the fact that it is decentralized, meaning that no individual or group controls it. Instead, it is controlled by everyone participating in the particular cryptocurrency's network.

 4074   |    4
Peercoin

Peercoin

MAY 24, 2015 | Cointelegraph

Peercoin is a proof-of-stake currency based on some technical aspects of Bitcoin.

 60
NeuCoin Implements ‘Anti-Whale’ Measures in Reaction to Presale Popularity

NeuCoin Implements ‘Anti-Whale’ Measures in Reaction to Presale Popularity

APR 24, 2015 | William Suberg

Next-generation proof-of-stake altcoin NeuCoin has seen unprecedented interest in its April 28 presale since its announcement last week.

 62
NeuCoin Announces Pre-Sale of 100 Million NEU

NeuCoin Announces Pre-Sale of 100 Million NEU

APR 14, 2015 | Charlie Richards

New proof-of-stake digital currency NeuCoin has announced that its pre-sale will begin on 28 April.

 183
History of Cryptocurrency, Part I: From Bitcoin’s Inception to the Crypto-Boom

History of Cryptocurrency, Part I: From Bitcoin’s Inception to the Crypto-Boom

APR 11, 2015 | Guest Author

The Internet is one of the most underestimated inventions. At the very moment when it seems it has come to a point beyond which it can offer something new, the new appears.

 1278   |    1
Newly Incorporated Nonprofit NXT Foundation to Be a ‘Point of Contact’

Newly Incorporated Nonprofit NXT Foundation to Be a ‘Point of Contact’

APR 09, 2015 | Daniel O. Nyairo

NXT Foundation became one of the three platinum sponsors of the Mind the Gap Expo. The foundation is also set to be the official cryptocurrency partner at the PayExpo.

 59
NeuCoin

NeuCoin

APR 07, 2015 | Cointelegraph

NeuCoin is a new cryptocurrency aimed at creating a uniquely customer friendly experience for users.

 2694
NeuCoin Whitepaper Reignites Proof-of-Work vs. Proof-of-Stake Debate

NeuCoin Whitepaper Reignites Proof-of-Work vs. Proof-of-Stake Debate

APR 03, 2015 | William Suberg

A little more than a week after release of NeuCoin's technical whitepaper, an intense debate been sparked between the proponents of the two main crypto technologies, proof-of-work (PoW) and proof-of-stake (PoS).

 186
NeuCoin Whitepaper Outlines the Math Needed for Proof-of-Stake to go Mainstream

NeuCoin Whitepaper Outlines the Math Needed for Proof-of-Stake to go Mainstream

MAR 26, 2015 | William Suberg

NeuCoin, an extensively modified proof-of-stake cryptocurrency based on Peercoin, released its 39-page whitepaper Wednesday, following a year of development.

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VeriCoin@NYC Bitcoin Center – Interview with Doug Pike, Patrick Nosker

VeriCoin@NYC Bitcoin Center – Interview with Doug Pike, Patrick Nosker

JUL 30, 2014 | Tone Vays

The VeriCoin Party, which took place at the NYC Bitcoin Center had a great turn out and those on hand were interested in learning about the latest altcoin set to play a roll in this technological revolution.

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VeriCoin@NYC Bitcoin Center – Interview with Doug Pike, Patrick Nosker

VeriCoin@NYC Bitcoin Center – Interview with Doug Pike, Patrick Nosker

JUL 30, 2014 | Tone Vays

The VeriCoin Party, which took place at the NYC Bitcoin Center had a great turn out and those on hand were interested in learning about the latest altcoin set to play a roll in this technological revolution.

 20627
Why Blockchain Needs ‘Proof of Authority’ Instead of ‘Proof of Stake’

Why Blockchain Needs ‘Proof of Authority’ Instead of ‘Proof of Stake’

APR 26, 2017 | Alicia Naumoff

VIVA introduces the concept of Proof of Authority, an algorithm which delivers instant transactions and seamless consensus.

 4898   |    6
Tendermint Added to Microsoft’s Azure BaaS Platform

Tendermint Added to Microsoft’s Azure BaaS Platform

MAR 18, 2016 | Iyke Aru

Tendermint has announced its addition to Microsoft's suite of blockchain-related tools and applications as part of the tech giant’s Azure Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform.

 1084
The Inevitable Failure of Proof-of-Stake Blockchains and Why a New Algorithm is Needed (Op-Ed)

The Inevitable Failure of Proof-of-Stake Blockchains and Why a New Algorithm is Needed (Op-Ed)

MAY 24, 2015 | Guest Author

One of the driving factors behind cryptocurrency is the fact that it is decentralized, meaning that no individual or group controls it. Instead, it is controlled by everyone participating in the particular cryptocurrency's network.

 4074   |    4
NeuCoin

NeuCoin

APR 07, 2015 | Cointelegraph

NeuCoin is a new cryptocurrency aimed at creating a uniquely customer friendly experience for users.

 2694
CloakCoin: ‘We Had to Do Everything from Scratch, Only the Name Has Stuck’

CloakCoin: ‘We Had to Do Everything from Scratch, Only the Name Has Stuck’

JUL 23, 2015 | Allen Scott

CoinTelegraph spoke with Cloak team member Cashmen about overcoming the initial pump and dump by the original team, resurrecting CloakCoin, transitioning from proof-of-work mining to proof-of-stake, and its upcoming "PoSA3" release.

 1061
NeuCoin Announces Pre-Sale of 100 Million NEU

NeuCoin Announces Pre-Sale of 100 Million NEU

APR 14, 2015 | Charlie Richards

New proof-of-stake digital currency NeuCoin has announced that its pre-sale will begin on 28 April.

 183
History of Cryptocurrency, Part I: From Bitcoin’s Inception to the Crypto-Boom

History of Cryptocurrency, Part I: From Bitcoin’s Inception to the Crypto-Boom

APR 11, 2015 | Guest Author

The Internet is one of the most underestimated inventions. At the very moment when it seems it has come to a point beyond which it can offer something new, the new appears.

 1278   |    1
NeuCoin Whitepaper Outlines the Math Needed for Proof-of-Stake to go Mainstream

NeuCoin Whitepaper Outlines the Math Needed for Proof-of-Stake to go Mainstream

MAR 26, 2015 | William Suberg

NeuCoin, an extensively modified proof-of-stake cryptocurrency based on Peercoin, released its 39-page whitepaper Wednesday, following a year of development.

 244
NeuCoin Whitepaper Reignites Proof-of-Work vs. Proof-of-Stake Debate

NeuCoin Whitepaper Reignites Proof-of-Work vs. Proof-of-Stake Debate

APR 03, 2015 | William Suberg

A little more than a week after release of NeuCoin's technical whitepaper, an intense debate been sparked between the proponents of the two main crypto technologies, proof-of-work (PoW) and proof-of-stake (PoS).

 186
Greece: ‘A Communal Society Open to Cryptocurrency’

Greece: ‘A Communal Society Open to Cryptocurrency’

JUL 12, 2015 | Jamie Redman

Geopay, a new crypto-business bringing a “universal commerce platform” to the financial tech world, is planning to help Greeks with their sovereign debt crisis.

 204
Peercoin

Peercoin

MAY 24, 2015 | Cointelegraph

Peercoin is a proof-of-stake currency based on some technical aspects of Bitcoin.

 60
Newly Incorporated Nonprofit NXT Foundation to Be a ‘Point of Contact’

Newly Incorporated Nonprofit NXT Foundation to Be a ‘Point of Contact’

APR 09, 2015 | Daniel O. Nyairo

NXT Foundation became one of the three platinum sponsors of the Mind the Gap Expo. The foundation is also set to be the official cryptocurrency partner at the PayExpo.

 59
‘The Cannabis Industry Is Truly Begging to Be Disrupted by Cryptocurrency’ - Interview with MaryJanecoin

‘The Cannabis Industry Is Truly Begging to Be Disrupted by Cryptocurrency’ - Interview with MaryJanecoin

JUN 12, 2015 | Allen Scott

CoinTelegraph spoke to MaryJanecoin developer Gabriel Ballerini to get an inside look at the new marijuana-backed altcoin and at the challenges facing the cannabis industry.

 219   |    1
NeuCoin Implements ‘Anti-Whale’ Measures in Reaction to Presale Popularity

NeuCoin Implements ‘Anti-Whale’ Measures in Reaction to Presale Popularity

APR 24, 2015 | William Suberg

Next-generation proof-of-stake altcoin NeuCoin has seen unprecedented interest in its April 28 presale since its announcement last week.

 62
Why Blockchain Needs ‘Proof of Authority’ Instead of ‘Proof of Stake’

Why Blockchain Needs ‘Proof of Authority’ Instead of ‘Proof of Stake’

APR 26, 2017 | Alicia Naumoff

VIVA introduces the concept of Proof of Authority, an algorithm which delivers instant transactions and seamless consensus.

 4898   |    6
The Inevitable Failure of Proof-of-Stake Blockchains and Why a New Algorithm is Needed (Op-Ed)

The Inevitable Failure of Proof-of-Stake Blockchains and Why a New Algorithm is Needed (Op-Ed)

MAY 24, 2015 | Guest Author

One of the driving factors behind cryptocurrency is the fact that it is decentralized, meaning that no individual or group controls it. Instead, it is controlled by everyone participating in the particular cryptocurrency's network.

 4074   |    4
‘The Cannabis Industry Is Truly Begging to Be Disrupted by Cryptocurrency’ - Interview with MaryJanecoin

‘The Cannabis Industry Is Truly Begging to Be Disrupted by Cryptocurrency’ - Interview with MaryJanecoin

JUN 12, 2015 | Allen Scott

CoinTelegraph spoke to MaryJanecoin developer Gabriel Ballerini to get an inside look at the new marijuana-backed altcoin and at the challenges facing the cannabis industry.

 219   |    1
History of Cryptocurrency, Part I: From Bitcoin’s Inception to the Crypto-Boom

History of Cryptocurrency, Part I: From Bitcoin’s Inception to the Crypto-Boom

APR 11, 2015 | Guest Author

The Internet is one of the most underestimated inventions. At the very moment when it seems it has come to a point beyond which it can offer something new, the new appears.

 1278   |    1
Greece: ‘A Communal Society Open to Cryptocurrency’

Greece: ‘A Communal Society Open to Cryptocurrency’

JUL 12, 2015 | Jamie Redman

Geopay, a new crypto-business bringing a “universal commerce platform” to the financial tech world, is planning to help Greeks with their sovereign debt crisis.

 204
Tendermint Added to Microsoft’s Azure BaaS Platform

Tendermint Added to Microsoft’s Azure BaaS Platform

MAR 18, 2016 | Iyke Aru

Tendermint has announced its addition to Microsoft's suite of blockchain-related tools and applications as part of the tech giant’s Azure Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform.

 1084
CloakCoin: ‘We Had to Do Everything from Scratch, Only the Name Has Stuck’

CloakCoin: ‘We Had to Do Everything from Scratch, Only the Name Has Stuck’

JUL 23, 2015 | Allen Scott

CoinTelegraph spoke with Cloak team member Cashmen about overcoming the initial pump and dump by the original team, resurrecting CloakCoin, transitioning from proof-of-work mining to proof-of-stake, and its upcoming "PoSA3" release.

 1061
NeuCoin

NeuCoin

APR 07, 2015 | Cointelegraph

NeuCoin is a new cryptocurrency aimed at creating a uniquely customer friendly experience for users.

 2694
NeuCoin Announces Pre-Sale of 100 Million NEU

NeuCoin Announces Pre-Sale of 100 Million NEU

APR 14, 2015 | Charlie Richards

New proof-of-stake digital currency NeuCoin has announced that its pre-sale will begin on 28 April.

 183
NeuCoin Whitepaper Outlines the Math Needed for Proof-of-Stake to go Mainstream

NeuCoin Whitepaper Outlines the Math Needed for Proof-of-Stake to go Mainstream

MAR 26, 2015 | William Suberg

NeuCoin, an extensively modified proof-of-stake cryptocurrency based on Peercoin, released its 39-page whitepaper Wednesday, following a year of development.

 244
Newly Incorporated Nonprofit NXT Foundation to Be a ‘Point of Contact’

Newly Incorporated Nonprofit NXT Foundation to Be a ‘Point of Contact’

APR 09, 2015 | Daniel O. Nyairo

NXT Foundation became one of the three platinum sponsors of the Mind the Gap Expo. The foundation is also set to be the official cryptocurrency partner at the PayExpo.

 59
Peercoin

Peercoin

MAY 24, 2015 | Cointelegraph

Peercoin is a proof-of-stake currency based on some technical aspects of Bitcoin.

 60
NeuCoin Whitepaper Reignites Proof-of-Work vs. Proof-of-Stake Debate

NeuCoin Whitepaper Reignites Proof-of-Work vs. Proof-of-Stake Debate

APR 03, 2015 | William Suberg

A little more than a week after release of NeuCoin's technical whitepaper, an intense debate been sparked between the proponents of the two main crypto technologies, proof-of-work (PoW) and proof-of-stake (PoS).

 186
NeuCoin Implements ‘Anti-Whale’ Measures in Reaction to Presale Popularity

NeuCoin Implements ‘Anti-Whale’ Measures in Reaction to Presale Popularity

APR 24, 2015 | William Suberg

Next-generation proof-of-stake altcoin NeuCoin has seen unprecedented interest in its April 28 presale since its announcement last week.

 62
VeriCoin@NYC Bitcoin Center – Interview with Doug Pike, Patrick Nosker

VeriCoin@NYC Bitcoin Center – Interview with Doug Pike, Patrick Nosker

JUL 30, 2014 | Tone Vays

The VeriCoin Party, which took place at the NYC Bitcoin Center had a great turn out and those on hand were interested in learning about the latest altcoin set to play a roll in this technological revolution.

 20627

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