Proof-of-Stake Archives

Proof-of-Stake

First Mover: Cardano’s No Ethereum Killer Yet, but It’s Winning in Crypto Markets

Daniel Cawrey Omkar GodboleJun 15, 2020

Cardano's ADA token is racking up impressive gains this year, possibly over speculation the network's early adoption of a proof-of-stake blockchain might help it win a growing share of the DeFi space.

Ethereum Classic

Hard Fork Sets Stage for Ethereum Classic’s Second Major Departure From Ethereum

William FoxleyJun 3, 2020

Ethereum Classic has largely followed Ethereum in lockstep. But as the larger chain goes toward Proof-of-Stake, ETC is sticking with Proof-of-Work.

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Eth 2.0

The Zcash Privacy Tech Underlying Ethereum’s Transition to Eth 2.0

William FoxleyJun 19, 2020

Ethereum’s consensus algorithm is not the only thing changing with the launch of Eth 2.0. The underlying cryptography itself is getting an overhaul.

Harmony

Base Layer Blockchain Harmony Adds Staking to Open Up Validator Set

Brady DaleMay 19, 2020

Harmony announced Tuesday that its mainnet has incorporated staking, allowing users to earn ONE tokens for locking in their current holdings.

Eth 2.0

Schlesi Testnet Is Latest Step in Long Road Toward Eth 2.0

William FoxleyMay 7, 2020

Ethereum clients are beginning to sync and validate a new Eth 2.0 testnet, Schlesi, ahead of the network's prospective launch in July.

Proof-of-Stake

Token Sales

CasperLabs Pivots Away From Ethereum to Fundraise With Its Own Blockchain

Leigh CuenMar 25, 2020

CasperLabs is partnering with the Singapore-registered exchange BitMax to conduct a token sale kicking off on March 30.

Ether

The 3 Factors Fueling Ether’s 2020 Rally

Omkar GodboleFeb 26, 2020

Several factors could explain ether’s spectacular gains and determine whether they will continue.

Proof-of-Stake

Coinbase Custody, Bison Trails Join Proof of Stake Alliance to Push for Clearer Crypto Regulations

David PanJan 30, 2020

Coinbase Custody and Bison Trails have joined the Proof of Stake Alliance, a lobbyist organization hoping to clarify the legal treatment of staking rewards in the U.S.

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Staking

Binance US Now Offers Staking Rewards for These Two Cryptocurrencies

William FoxleyJan 29, 2020

Binance US has joined other major exchanges in the staking game, adding staking rewards for cryptocurrencies algorand (ALGO) and cosmos (ATOM).

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Bitcoin Mining

Bitcoin’s Share of PoW Mining Rewards Now Above 80%

Omkar GodboleJan 16, 2020

Rewards received by bitcoin miners form a major chunk of the salaries paid across major proof of work (PoW) blockchains, according to Yassine Elmandjra, a cryptocurrency analyst from ARK Invest.