Blockchains are evolving, and consensus mechanisms are at the heart of it. Here's a quick look at the range of decentralized validation and authentication mechanisms in use today. Blockchain networks ...

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An EVM-compatible sidechain offers a new approach to designing an environment resilient to MEV attacks, enhancing interoperability and adoption. By creating an antitoxic-MEV mechanism with an ...

The logic embodied in all the nodes of a blockchain that ensures the chain's integrity. Because there is no central authority in a blockchain, the consensus mechanism ensures that at least 50% of the ...

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The term blockchain is most often associated with cryptocurrency. But while blockchain rose to prominence via cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and Ethereum, the underlying technology applies to many ...

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Kodak is working to help photographers fight image theft using a blockchain and cryptocurrency. After announcing KodakOne during the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show, owner of the image rights ...

Blockchain is full of promise. Investment in the space totals billions of dollars. Large corporations, venture capital funds, and initial coin offerings are funding projects. The activity is not ...