What is a 51% Attack?
A 51% attack describes a situation where any party (or parties who are working together) has control of over 50% of the overall network, allowing them...
Consensus Mechanisms: Proof of Work vs. Proof of Stake
Behind almost every cryptoasset lies a consensus mechanism. While the actual process might vary from token to token, the reason for each stays the same. These...
What are Smart Contracts?
Smart contracts are one of the most powerful applications of blockchain technology today. They integrate an immutable set of conditions and corresponding actions into code.
Blockchain & Distributed Ledger Technologies
Blockchain – otherwise referred to as distributed ledger technology or DLT, for short – is a shared immutable database used to verify transactions and information authenticity....