Proof-of-Stake News

Proof-of-Stake is a consensus algorithm of public blockchains that operates depending on a validator’s stake in the network. The creator of the next block in the network is chosen by a random selection, but with taking the wealth of the user into account while choosing. Sometimes, the network also considers the age of an assets held by the potential creator. Proof-of-Stake, along with Proof-of-Work, is one of the most popular consensus algorithms for cryptocurrencies. Proof-of-Stake vs Proof-of-Work shows smaller centralization risks, more security and energy efficiency. POS is also often used in combination with POW, which allows the network to maintain some functions with one algorithm and some with the other. Famous examples of Proof-of-Stake coins are Cardano, Dash and QTUM. There are also plans of implementing proof-of-stake into the Ethereum blockchain.

Ethereum to Combine Casper and Sharding Upgrades

JUN 16, 2018 | by Helen Partz

Vitalik Buterin claimed that Casper should be released on a shard, a term recently offered for a way of storing ETH nodes as a part of the distributed registry

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Fifth Largest Cryptocurrency EOS’ Blockchain Set to Launch

JUN 09, 2018 | by Olivia Capozzalo

The EOS blockchain is set to launch after a live-streamed vote among “Block Producers” yesterday unanimously voted “GO”.

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First Version of Ethereum’s Casper Update Has Been Released

MAY 09, 2018 | by Ana Alexandre

The 0.1.0 version of Ethereum’s Casper Protocol code has been released by developers.

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Ex-Goldman Sachs President Says Global Cryptocurrency Will Come, But It’s Not Bitcoin

MAY 08, 2018 | by Molly Jane Zuckerman

There will be a cryptocurrency of the future and it will not be Bitcoin, says ex-Goldman Sachs president, ex-member of Trump administration.

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Ethereum Devs Publish Upgrade Proposal To Move Network Away From Mining-Related Issues

APR 23, 2018 | by Helen Partz

Recent Ethereum Improvement Proposal reveals Casper FFG network update, which seeks to move the network away from issues associated with crypto mining.

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Chinese Gov’t Reiterates Strict Stance On Crypto, Focuses On Illegal Fundraising

APR 23, 2018 | by Helen Partz

The Chinese government China reaffirmed its strict stance on ICOs and crypto in a recent statement claiming to combat illegal fundraising.

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Is Serenity The Solution To Ethereum’s Difficulty Bomb?

APR 09, 2018 | by Patrick Thompson

There is a difficulty bomb programmed into the Ethereum network that could freeze the Ethereum Blockchain later this year.

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Qtum Bridging Gap Between East and West With BlockShow Asia

DEC 17, 2017 | by Yuliya Avdyusheva

Qtum is claimed to be a Blockchain project that bridges the gap between Bitcoin, Ethereum and the other parts of the whole Crypto/Blockchain field.

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Small Players Turn To Other Profit Sources As Mining Becomes More Competitive

NOV 24, 2017 | by Chrisjan Pauw

Bitcoin mining is moving on to large-scale operations but there are strategies for individuals to earn money still.

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Future of Digital Currency May Not Involve Blockchains

NOV 02, 2017 | by Frisco d'Anconia

Although it may be hard to imagine, Blockchain-less cryptocurrencies exist and have significant advantages.

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Managing Enormous Risk: Bitcoin and Altcoin Investment Strategies

OCT 26, 2017 | by Frisco d'Anconia

Investing in cryptocurrencies is a risky business, but there are strategies you can use to limit the chance of disaster.

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The History and Evolution of Proof of Stake

OCT 15, 2017 | by Guest Author

Everything you wanted to know about PoS: history, problems and solutions

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There is No Perfect Blockchain, Here is Why

JUL 04, 2017 | by Iyke Aru

Blockchain developers seek to employ the various strengths of different algorithms in order to achieve a more robust Blockchain platform.

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

APR 26, 2017 | by Alicia Naumoff

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

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Tendermint Added to Microsoft’s Azure BaaS Platform

MAR 18, 2016 | by 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-Servic...

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Fifth Largest Cryptocurrency EOS’ Blockchain Set to Launch

JUN 09, 2018 | by Olivia Capozzalo

The EOS blockchain is set to launch after a live-streamed vote among “Block Producers” yesterday unanimously voted “GO”.

65170 | 5

Small Players Turn To Other Profit Sources As Mining Becomes More Competitive

NOV 24, 2017 | by Chrisjan Pauw

Bitcoin mining is moving on to large-scale operations but there are strategies for individuals to earn money still.

63549 | 160

Future of Digital Currency May Not Involve Blockchains

NOV 02, 2017 | by Frisco d'Anconia

Although it may be hard to imagine, Blockchain-less cryptocurrencies exist and have significant advantages.

55771 | 17

The History and Evolution of Proof of Stake

OCT 15, 2017 | by Guest Author

Everything you wanted to know about PoS: history, problems and solutions

45234 | 14

Ex-Goldman Sachs President Says Global Cryptocurrency Will Come, But It’s Not Bitcoin

MAY 08, 2018 | by Molly Jane Zuckerman

There will be a cryptocurrency of the future and it will not be Bitcoin, says ex-Goldman Sachs president, ex-member of Trump administration.

43158 | 19

Ethereum to Combine Casper and Sharding Upgrades

JUN 16, 2018 | by Helen Partz

Vitalik Buterin claimed that Casper should be released on a shard, a term recently offered for a way of storing ETH nodes as a part of the distributed registry

42620 | 8

Managing Enormous Risk: Bitcoin and Altcoin Investment Strategies

OCT 26, 2017 | by Frisco d'Anconia

Investing in cryptocurrencies is a risky business, but there are strategies you can use to limit the chance of disaster.

39395 | 1

Is Serenity The Solution To Ethereum’s Difficulty Bomb?

APR 09, 2018 | by Patrick Thompson

There is a difficulty bomb programmed into the Ethereum network that could freeze the Ethereum Blockchain later this year.

37258 | 1

Qtum Bridging Gap Between East and West With BlockShow Asia

DEC 17, 2017 | by Yuliya Avdyusheva

Qtum is claimed to be a Blockchain project that bridges the gap between Bitcoin, Ethereum and the other parts of the whole Crypto/Blockchain field.

34775 | 1

First Version of Ethereum’s Casper Update Has Been Released

MAY 09, 2018 | by Ana Alexandre

The 0.1.0 version of Ethereum’s Casper Protocol code has been released by developers.

33692 |

Ethereum Devs Publish Upgrade Proposal To Move Network Away From Mining-Related Issues

APR 23, 2018 | by Helen Partz

Recent Ethereum Improvement Proposal reveals Casper FFG network update, which seeks to move the network away from issues associated with crypto mining.

22491 |

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

APR 26, 2017 | by Alicia Naumoff

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

18121 | 8

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

MAY 24, 2015 | by 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 controlle...

14722 | 8

Chinese Gov’t Reiterates Strict Stance On Crypto, Focuses On Illegal Fundraising

APR 23, 2018 | by Helen Partz

The Chinese government China reaffirmed its strict stance on ICOs and crypto in a recent statement claiming to combat illegal fundraising.

14290 |

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

JUL 30, 2014 | by 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 t...

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Small Players Turn To Other Profit Sources As Mining Becomes More Competitive

NOV 24, 2017 | by Chrisjan Pauw

Bitcoin mining is moving on to large-scale operations but there are strategies for individuals to earn money still.

63549 | 160

Ex-Goldman Sachs President Says Global Cryptocurrency Will Come, But It’s Not Bitcoin

MAY 08, 2018 | by Molly Jane Zuckerman

There will be a cryptocurrency of the future and it will not be Bitcoin, says ex-Goldman Sachs president, ex-member of Trump administration.

43158 | 19

Future of Digital Currency May Not Involve Blockchains

NOV 02, 2017 | by Frisco d'Anconia

Although it may be hard to imagine, Blockchain-less cryptocurrencies exist and have significant advantages.

55771 | 17

The History and Evolution of Proof of Stake

OCT 15, 2017 | by Guest Author

Everything you wanted to know about PoS: history, problems and solutions

45234 | 14

Ethereum to Combine Casper and Sharding Upgrades

JUN 16, 2018 | by Helen Partz

Vitalik Buterin claimed that Casper should be released on a shard, a term recently offered for a way of storing ETH nodes as a part of the distributed registry

42620 | 8

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

MAY 24, 2015 | by 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 controlle...

14722 | 8

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

APR 26, 2017 | by Alicia Naumoff

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

18121 | 8

There is No Perfect Blockchain, Here is Why

JUL 04, 2017 | by Iyke Aru

Blockchain developers seek to employ the various strengths of different algorithms in order to achieve a more robust Blockchain platform.

12325 | 6

Fifth Largest Cryptocurrency EOS’ Blockchain Set to Launch

JUN 09, 2018 | by Olivia Capozzalo

The EOS blockchain is set to launch after a live-streamed vote among “Block Producers” yesterday unanimously voted “GO”.

65170 | 5

Managing Enormous Risk: Bitcoin and Altcoin Investment Strategies

OCT 26, 2017 | by Frisco d'Anconia

Investing in cryptocurrencies is a risky business, but there are strategies you can use to limit the chance of disaster.

39395 | 1

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

APR 11, 2015 | by 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 ...

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

JUN 12, 2015 | by 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 cann...

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Qtum Bridging Gap Between East and West With BlockShow Asia

DEC 17, 2017 | by Yuliya Avdyusheva

Qtum is claimed to be a Blockchain project that bridges the gap between Bitcoin, Ethereum and the other parts of the whole Crypto/Blockchain field.

34775 | 1

Is Serenity The Solution To Ethereum’s Difficulty Bomb?

APR 09, 2018 | by Patrick Thompson

There is a difficulty bomb programmed into the Ethereum network that could freeze the Ethereum Blockchain later this year.

37258 | 1