Key takeaways Ethereum’s network is fully decentralized with thousands of independent validators, but XRP Ledger only operates with 150 Ripple-chosen validators, making it more centralized. Both Ether (ETH) and XRP...
Key takeaways Mainnets process real transactions with actual economic value, while testnets use valueless tokens for experimentation and testing. Testnets allow developers to test smart contracts, DeFi protocols and network...
Key takeaways Ripple is a company that builds payment solutions like RippleNet to help banks and businesses transfer money efficiently across borders. XRP is a digital currency designed for fast,...
Key takeaways Mining on the Ethereum mainnet is no longer possible, but it remains viable on Ethereum Classic, which still uses proof-of-work. Bitcoin mining consumes substantial power with ASIC hardware,...
Key takeaways Solana is often referred to as a “high-beta Bitcoin” because it mirrors Bitcoin’s price movements with amplified volatility. Unlike Bitcoin’s energy-intensive proof-of-work (PoW), Solana uses a combination of...
Key takeaways Arbitrum improves Ethereum’s scalability and reduces fees by processing transactions offchain and posting summaries to the main chain. Users need a compatible wallet like MetaMask, set up with...
Key takeaways Blockchain’s decentralized and secure features enhance public services by streamlining processes and reducing corruption. Implementation in countries like Sweden and Georgia demonstrates how blockchain can increase transparency and...
Key takeaways Kaspa blockchain uses the GhostDAG protocol to enable faster transactions by allowing multiple blocks to coexist, improving scalability and efficiency. Kaspa aims for fair mining with low energy...
Key takeaways Quantum computers have the potential to dominate cryptocurrency mining, far surpassing the capabilities of today’s ASIC miners. Quantum rigs may centralize mining power, giving an advantage to those...
Key takeaways The Chang hard fork marks the beginning of the Voltaire era, introducing decentralized governance mechanisms. On Sept. 1 at 9:44 pm UTC, the Cardano blockchain completed its Chang...
Appchains, sidechains and layer 2s (L2s) are off-chain scaling solutions. While they are all designed to optimize the underlying blockchain’s usability by enhancing its speed and scalability while minimizing gas...
The first blockchain network, Bitcoin, was created for peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. However, as the base chain’s user base and usage increased, Bitcoin’s base layer struggled to offer the highest throughputs...
