Before "The DAO" launched in 2016, early decentralised autonomous organisation (DAO) experiments were limited by technological and conceptual constraints. Bitcoin’s scripting system allowed basic multi-signature governance, but it lacked smart...

The price of bitcoin is predicted to be around $100,000 in 20 years. Another factor that determines the value of a cryptocurrency is its market cap. Ronnie Moas, a standpoint researcher, estimates that the total market cap of all cryptocurrencies...

Proof-of-Stake (PoS) is a consensus mechanism used in blockchain networks that aims to solve the energy-intensive and costly process of traditional mining. In PoS, nodes (also known as validators) are chosen to create new blocks and validate...

A 51% attack is a specific type of blockchain attack that occurs when a single entity gains majority control (over 50%) of a network’s mining hash rate or staking power, enabling them to manipulate transactions. While a 51% attack can facilitate...

According to David Sag's standard, each ERC-884 token represents a specific share in a Delaware corporation. The standard is intended for equity transactions, and the token's owner must be whitelisted, which is a smart contract feature. To comply...

The primary difference between buying Ethereum on an exchange and through a peer-to-peer (P2P) platform lies in the method of transaction, control over pricing, and level of intermediation. Cryptocurrency exchanges (like Coinbase, Binance, or Kraken)...

Generally, it is necessary to perform a few simple calculations manually in order to calculate your trading profit. When you buy 2 Bitcoins (BTC) at $46,000 and sell them at $50,000, the transaction size is 2 Bitcoins (BTC). In order to calculate...

The process of mining a new block in the Bitcoin network involves solving a complex mathematical problem using specialized hardware. Miners compete with each other to solve the problem, and the first miner to find the solution gets to add a new block...

A public blockchain is a type of blockchain that is open to anyone to participate and view. It is decentralized and maintained by a network of nodes that validate transactions and store a copy of the ledger. Public blockchains, such as Bitcoin and...

Private keys are the cornerstone of cryptocurrency security; losing them means losing access to funds forever. To protect them, follow these best practices: Use hardware wallets like Ledger or Trezor for offline storage, minimising exposure to...