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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.

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Bitcoin Scaling: Voorhees Says Algo Change “Absurd” And “Reckless”

Bitcoin Scaling: Voorhees Says Algo Change “Absurd” And “Reckless”

MAR 21, 2017 | William Suberg

Changing Bitcoin’s algorithm is “absurd” and “reckless,” ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees has said.

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Bitcoin PoW Change “Good Backup Plan”: Peter Todd On Scaling

Bitcoin PoW Change “Good Backup Plan”: Peter Todd On Scaling

MAR 20, 2017 | William Suberg

Core developer Peter Todd has suggested changing Bitcoin’s proof-of-work algorithm is a “good backup plan” in the ongoing scaling debate.

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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.

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The Proof-of-Work Evolution

The Proof-of-Work Evolution

JUL 18, 2015 | Joseph Lin aka Neocortex

The proof-of-work concept allows network nodes to reach consensus on which version of the blockchain should be considered correct.

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‘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.

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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.

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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).

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NEM Launches, Targets Old Economy with Proof-of-Importance

NEM Launches, Targets Old Economy with Proof-of-Importance

APR 01, 2015 | Alireza Beikverdi

After a year in the making, the cryptocurrency NEM (New Economy Movement) has officially been launched. CoinTelegraph had the chance to site down and discuss the ambitious project with one of the lead developers, Makoto, to find out more.

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Proof of Work, Proof of Stake and the Consensus Debate

Proof of Work, Proof of Stake and the Consensus Debate

DEC 20, 2014 | Fabian Brian Crane

It seems that over the last six months the debate of whether proof of work (PoW) is the right long-term consensus protocol has been intensifying.

 554
What Are Cryptocurrencies?

What Are Cryptocurrencies?

JUN 05, 2014 | Ian DeMartino

Cryptocurrencies are a form of digital money.

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Bitcoin Scaling: Voorhees Says Algo Change “Absurd” And “Reckless”

Bitcoin Scaling: Voorhees Says Algo Change “Absurd” And “Reckless”

MAR 21, 2017 | William Suberg

Changing Bitcoin’s algorithm is “absurd” and “reckless,” ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees has said.

 6919   |    4
Bitcoin PoW Change “Good Backup Plan”: Peter Todd On Scaling

Bitcoin PoW Change “Good Backup Plan”: Peter Todd On Scaling

MAR 20, 2017 | William Suberg

Core developer Peter Todd has suggested changing Bitcoin’s proof-of-work algorithm is a “good backup plan” in the ongoing scaling debate.

 6476   |    2
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.

 4871   |    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
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
NEM Launches, Targets Old Economy with Proof-of-Importance

NEM Launches, Targets Old Economy with Proof-of-Importance

APR 01, 2015 | Alireza Beikverdi

After a year in the making, the cryptocurrency NEM (New Economy Movement) has officially been launched. CoinTelegraph had the chance to site down and discuss the ambitious project with one of the lead developers, Makoto, to find out more.

 884
What Are Cryptocurrencies?

What Are Cryptocurrencies?

JUN 05, 2014 | Ian DeMartino

Cryptocurrencies are a form of digital money.

 191
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
Proof of Work, Proof of Stake and the Consensus Debate

Proof of Work, Proof of Stake and the Consensus Debate

DEC 20, 2014 | Fabian Brian Crane

It seems that over the last six months the debate of whether proof of work (PoW) is the right long-term consensus protocol has been intensifying.

 554
The Proof-of-Work Evolution

The Proof-of-Work Evolution

JUL 18, 2015 | Joseph Lin aka Neocortex

The proof-of-work concept allows network nodes to reach consensus on which version of the blockchain should be considered correct.

 117
‘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
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.

 4871   |    6
Bitcoin Scaling: Voorhees Says Algo Change “Absurd” And “Reckless”

Bitcoin Scaling: Voorhees Says Algo Change “Absurd” And “Reckless”

MAR 21, 2017 | William Suberg

Changing Bitcoin’s algorithm is “absurd” and “reckless,” ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees has said.

 6919   |    4
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
Bitcoin PoW Change “Good Backup Plan”: Peter Todd On Scaling

Bitcoin PoW Change “Good Backup Plan”: Peter Todd On Scaling

MAR 20, 2017 | William Suberg

Core developer Peter Todd has suggested changing Bitcoin’s proof-of-work algorithm is a “good backup plan” in the ongoing scaling debate.

 6476   |    2
‘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 Proof-of-Work Evolution

The Proof-of-Work Evolution

JUL 18, 2015 | Joseph Lin aka Neocortex

The proof-of-work concept allows network nodes to reach consensus on which version of the blockchain should be considered correct.

 117
Proof of Work, Proof of Stake and the Consensus Debate

Proof of Work, Proof of Stake and the Consensus Debate

DEC 20, 2014 | Fabian Brian Crane

It seems that over the last six months the debate of whether proof of work (PoW) is the right long-term consensus protocol has been intensifying.

 554
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
NEM Launches, Targets Old Economy with Proof-of-Importance

NEM Launches, Targets Old Economy with Proof-of-Importance

APR 01, 2015 | Alireza Beikverdi

After a year in the making, the cryptocurrency NEM (New Economy Movement) has officially been launched. CoinTelegraph had the chance to site down and discuss the ambitious project with one of the lead developers, Makoto, to find out more.

 884
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
What Are Cryptocurrencies?

What Are Cryptocurrencies?

JUN 05, 2014 | Ian DeMartino

Cryptocurrencies are a form of digital money.

 191

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