#blockchain
1029 articles found
Latest
The Solana Foundation has released a report emphasizing enhanced performance metrics of its blockchain. These cover a range of aspects, including block time, TPS, and network uptime.
Solana experienced only one outage in Q1 2023. Since February 25, the network has been running seamlessly.
According to Dune Analytics, Solana can handle around 3780 transactions per second. Escalating Crypto Scams Opt for Alternatives, Deserting Bitcoin
TRM Labs, a premier blockchain analytics company, has issued its "2022 Illicit Crypto Ecosystem Report," providing an in-depth examination of the various scams prevalent within the cryptocurrency landscape. We take a look at the crucial takeaways. 
DRC-20 Token Standard: A BRC-20 Clone on Dogecoin?
As the crypto market was getting its bearings following the commotion caused by Bitcoin Ordinals NFT, the BRC-20 standard appeared, enabling the minting of regular tokens on the Bitcoin blockchain. Spotting the opportunity, independent developers associated with Dogecoin quickly incorporated a similar system into their blockchain, giving rise to the DRC-20 standard. Exploring Robot Cache: AMD's Blockchain Game Marketplace
AMD is in the final stages of testing its blockchain-based marketplace, Robot Cache. This innovative platform gives gamers not just the option to purchase but also resell their games after they're done playing. In addition to fiat, Robot Cache allows transactions in its native coin, IRON, which users can acquire through various loyalty programs. Hive (HIVE): A Hard Fork of the Steem Blockchain
Hive is a scalable, L1 blockchain employing a Delegated Proof of Stake consensus algorithm. Constructed upon the Graphene blockchain software architecture, Hive can process transactions within a swift three-second window and takes pride in its minimal fees. 
This decentralized protocol has suffered a loss of nearly $455,000 owing to a flaw in its code. All activities relating to contracts have been put on hold for now.
A blockchain analyst from PeckShield explains this predicament as a result of inadequate input verification within Arcadia's code, a loophole the hacker exploited to drain crypto assets (darcWETH and darcUSDC) in both the Ethereum and Optimism networks. 
Ben Armstrong (BitBoy Crypto): Provocative Presence in Crypto
Known as BitBoy Crypto, Ben Armstrong is one of the most prominent and effervescent crypto influencers, regularly appearing as a speaker at blockchain events, podcasts, and shows. His net worth is estimated at 30 million dollars, and his occasionally contentious earning methods have ruffled feathers within the crypto circle. Religion and Blockchain: Can They Merge?
The idea of merging religion and blockchain may seem outlandish or surreal at first. Surprisingly though, there are several instances where blockchain technologies or cryptocurrencies have been embraced by religious groups or even became the bedrock for establishing new faiths. The Mantle Network is now live on mainnet
The Ethereum-compatible Mantle Network, a Layer 2 blockchain solution, has initiated its alpha mainnet launch at the Ethereum Community Conference in Paris. Following a period of extensive testing and development over six months, the network accomplished over 14 million on-chain transactions. 
The service is built on the Stellar blockchain and activated by the MoneyGram retail agent network, allowing the exchange's clients to convert digital currency into cash.
You can exchange USDC for hryvnias, dollars, and euros at respective MoneyGram branches throughout Ukraine.
Currently, the service is available only to users residing in Ukraine who have completed KYC verification with Ukrainian documents. There are no fees for this service until June 2024!
For the user, the entire process consists of several steps, which are thoroughly described in the comprehensive exchange instructions on the WhiteBIT website. 
Understanding Steem (STEEM): An In-Depth Look at the Project
Steem (STEEM) serves as the native token of the Steemit platform - a decentralized social media network built on the Steem blockchain. Designed to incentivize engagement, it rewards users for creating, interacting with, and commenting on unique, captivating content. 
