The 51% Attack Nightmare Scenario (Isn't That Bad)
An accessible, in-depth look at what's really at risk when Proof-of-Work or Proof-of-Stake blockchains suffer the dreaded 51% attack.
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Sep 27, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. UTC
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The One-Way ETH 'Burn' That Will Kick-Start Ethereum 2.0
With final preparations for the launch of Ethereum 2.0 soon to be underway, CoinDesk's Christine Kim spoke with developers Raul Jordan and Eduardo Antuña Díez about what's lef...
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Sep 26, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. UTC
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The ‘Hot Swap’ Plan to Switch Ethereum to Proof-of-Stake Explained
With Ethereum 2.0's much-anticipated move to Proof-of-Stake getting closer, CoinDesk Research Analyst Christine Kim spoke with Ethereum developer Danny Ryan and Liz Steininger...
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Sep 19, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. UTC
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Cardano Introduces Proof-of-Stake With 'Shelley' Hard Fork
It's alive! Cardano has successfully hard forked to its major upgrade, Shelley, which introduced proof-of-stake to the network.
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Jul 30, 2020 at 8:14 a.m. UTC
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Staking on Ethereum 2.0 Takes First Step With Test System for Validators
The transition to Ethereum 2.0 and its proof-of-stake consensus model is finally underway.
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Jul 28, 2020 at 8:35 a.m. UTC
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Ethereum 2.0 Developers Announce ‘Final’ Testnet Before Network Launch
Medalla, the final testnet before Ethereum begins its long-awaited, gradual transition to proof of stake (PoS), has been announced.
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Jul 22, 2020 at 6:37 p.m. UTC
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The Zcash Privacy Tech Underlying Ethereum’s Transition to Eth 2.0
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.
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Jun 19, 2020 at 1:46 p.m. UTC
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First Mover: Cardano's No Ethereum Killer Yet, but It's Winning in Crypto Markets
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...
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Jun 15, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. UTC
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Hard Fork Sets Stage for Ethereum Classic's Second Major Departure From Ethereum
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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Jun 3, 2020 at 10:07 a.m. UTC
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Base Layer Blockchain Harmony Adds Staking to Open Up Validator Set
Harmony announced Tuesday that its mainnet has incorporated staking, allowing users to earn ONE tokens for locking in their current holdings.
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May 19, 2020 at 4:01 p.m. UTC
May 19, 2020