Blockchain

Blockchain is a distributed, decentralized public ledger, which is a continuously growing list of records stored in the form of blocks. These blocks in a blockchain are connected through cryptography, which keeps the transactions' confidentiality intact. A blockchain is a time-stamped series of immutable (tamper-proof) records of data, which is not managed by a central authority but by a computer cluster. Every data shared on a blockchain is visible to all participants, and everyone is accountable for their actions. A…

Zero-Knowledge proofs are a popular cryptographic method that utilizes probabilistic assessments to allow parties to verify data without revealing or sharing the underlying data. MIT researchers introduced the process in the late 80s and have since seen growing adoption in the blockchain sector. Nowadays, zero-knowledge proofs play a vital role in the business sector by securely verifying sensitive data. What Problems do Zero-Knowledge Proofs Fix? Zero-knowledge proofs solve several problems facing the business and personal sectors. First, there are many scenarios…

Blockchain adoption into different sectors within the global community has been booming over the years. Safe to say, blockchain technology provides decentralized, secure, straightforward, low costing, and fast operations wherever people employ its use. However, its adoption by the regular masses is still on a low.  A significant issue leading to this is the lack of ways to communicate between blockchains. As a result, the talk on blockchain interoperability is spiking as the ultimate solution for its evolution and mass…

When Big Money Enters the Market A recent article in Bitcoin Magazine predicted that the blockchain technology market would reach $7.7 billion by 2024. However, many industry insiders put their figures much higher, particularly given the phenomenal gain in popularity of blockchain-based technologies resulting from 2017‘s meteoric rise of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Just about any company could find use in blockchain’s ability to keep immutable and transparent records. However, certain expectations have to be managed. Leadership must be clear…

Blockchain technology has been developing at an impressively fast rate. Various industries worldwide are shaping their narrative by using blockchain technology to suit individual qualities and needs. About 12% of the energy and resources industries around the world are using blockchain. Other sectors, such as media companies, adopt blockchain to enforce digital rights and payments to content creators. Blockchain adoption in Latin America and Africa has been off to a slow start, but these regions are now catching up to…

So far, Bitcoin is the top contender in the cryptocurrency market, with a net worth of approximately 350 billion USD. It has a robust network strengthened by its decentralized nature. Using a peer-to-peer network under cryptographic protocols enables the undertaking of transactions globally.  However, this crypto giant network has a few limitations that sidechains help solve. Some of these limitations are slow transactions per second, higher transaction costs, scalability issues, and slow network evolution compared to traditional transactions with fiat currency. Thanks…

IOTA - A Brief History IOTA is a cryptographic protocol that runs on a unique form of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), significantly different from most cryptocurrency projects. It is different for one vital reason; IOTA doesn’t run on a blockchain! As we have tried to iterate multiple times, blockchain, the distributed database technology, is just a subset of DLT. So then, what kind of database technology does IOTA use? IOTA was developed and initiated by David Sønstebø, Dominik Schiener, Sergey…

The advancement in technology has improved transparency and accountability in many sectors to reduce cases of corruption.  These days, the money funded to steer development projects can be tracked up to the last coin, but has it been able to curb corruption? Criminals still find their way to carry out their illegal dealings. Blockchain technology provides an efficient way of curbing corruption in government institutions as well as private institutions alike.  This article focuses on how blockchain technology can help…

Blockchain technology has taken the world by storm in recent years, transforming various sectors, prominently the finance sector. The gaming industry has also seized this technology opportunity for multiple reasons, including adaptability and an excellent incentive for gamers. Gaming is a regular pass-time activity for many people, either as professional reviewers or creators of gaming content or leisure. In addition, several games allow you to earn digital currency as you play, a great way to earn, have fun, and learn…