cryptography

[Mirror] A Proof of Stake Design Philosophy

Vitalik Buterin via the Vitalik Buterin Blog This is a mirror of the post at https://medium.com/@VitalikButerin/a-proof-of-stake-design-philosophy-506585978d51 Systems like Ethereum (and Bitcoin, and NXT, and Bitshares, etc) are a fundamentally new class of cryptoeconomic organisms — decentralized, jurisdictionless entities that exist entirely in cyberspace, maintained by a combination of cryptography, economics and social consensus. They are kind of like BitTorrent, but they are also not like BitTorrent, as BitTorrent has no concept of state — a distinction that turns out to be crucially important. They are sometimes described as decentralized autonomous

[Mirror] Quadratic Arithmetic Programs: from Zero to Hero

Vitalik Buterin via the Vitalik Buterin Blog This is a mirror of the post at https://medium.com/@VitalikButerin/quadratic-arithmetic-programs-from-zero-to-hero-f6d558cea649 There has been a lot of interest lately in the technology behind zk-SNARKs, and people are increasingly trying to demystify something that many have come to call "moon math" due to its perceived sheer indecipherable complexity. zk-SNARKs are indeed quite challenging to grasp, especially due to the sheer number of moving parts that need to come together for the whole thing to work, but if we break the technology down piece by piece then

The Challenges and Opportunities behind the Convergence of AI and Blockchain.

  Over the last decade, the potential overlap between cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence (AI) — two significant technological trends of the last decade. The curiosity stems from a natural inclination to find a connection between these innovative domains. On the surface, the synergy seems apparent: the decentralizing force of cryptocurrency could offset the centralizing tendencies of AI, while AI's complexity could be made more transparent through blockchain technologies, which are adept at data management and verification. However, the conversation often hit a snag when delving into concrete applications, leading to

Krypto Miners Club Releases Revolutionary NFT Collection Backed by BTC Mining on Polygon Blockchain

Now you can have your own Bitcoin Mining Through Krypto Miners Club(KMC) NFTS Highlights A community based NFT project backed by BTC mining is revolutionising the mining industry with their cutting edge technology and strategy. The Krypto Miners Club is a 4 phased project which includes 8888 NFT’s focusing on creating long term passive income from mining for their NFT holders The First Phase consisting of 2,222 NFT’s has been released on the Polygon Blockchain. 24 March, 2023, Dubai: Krypto Miners Club (KMC), a leading blockchain-based company, has released phase

Interview Questions to Ask a Blockchain Developer Before Hiring

In this article, blockchain experts at ARTJOKER have prepared good blockchain developer interview questions for you, as well as answers to them. Given the daily increase in the popularity of blockchain and the growing number of developers, you need to know what questions to ask a blockchain specialist to check his level of knowledge. If you want to hire an experienced and qualified blockchain specialist and want to assess his skills, you need to know questions to ask a blockchain developer on the interview. General Blockchain Interview Questions What is

Digital Health and Technology Trends in the USA

What role and purpose will businesses accept to impact the social contract, and how might consumer and provider empowerment might bring change to healthcare business models using technology? The Partners in Digital Health blockchain in healthcare and telehealth portfolio both reflect and set trends in the marketplace. Here are a few trends and current issues to ponder. Cost, place, and preference have prioritized the care at home care and care transitions as aging populations and a looming healthcare worker shortage impact the US health system, where virtual care presents an

How To Choose a Crypto Wallet

By Susan Doktor If you had a million dollars—or even a thousand Euros—chances are, you wouldn’t keep them under the proverbial mattress in your home. There are burglars out there, after all. There’s the risk of fire. And if you wanted to spend your money to pay your electric bill, you’d have to transfer your money to a bank account anyway, unless you wanted to pay your bill in person. And who wants to take the time to do that. You’re much more likely to stash your cash in a

Baanx Acquires Stake in Major US Fintech Bank

Baanx Acquires Stake in Major US Fintech Bank Baanx, the fast growing B2B2C “Better than a Banking Platform” specialising in fintech services & lending, becomes the third-largest shareholder in the United States regulated Maxwell State Bank in a multi-million-dollar deal to enhance cybersecurity and banking access to communities throughout America. Maxwell State Bank is a fintech bank and VISA Principal Member established circa 1943 in Iowa. With total assets of $29,655,000 and deposits of $25,058,000 Maxwell has been FDIC certified since 1943 for insured deposits. Maxwell was acquired by serial