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For several years, Proof of Work (PoW) has been the foundation for several major blockchains like Bitcoin. However, new ideas such as Proof of Respect (PoR) ...

Boson sampling was once considered a problem looking for a solution. Now, it might be the bridge that brings quantum computing to the blockchain. A team of researchers from universities in Australia ...

XRP has continued to play a role in global digital payment systems in 2025. Originally designed as a token for cross-border settlement, it is now recognized as a bridge asset that is being adopted by ...

Proof-of-work relies on massive computational power; for proof-of-stake, users significantly reduce the energy demand. As digital assets evolve, their role in energy solutions will grow more impactful ...

Bitcoin miners collect and broadcast transactions in a block and verify their validity. Then they apply a cryptographic hash function of the previous block's header to the new block. Finally, they try ...

The Kadena blockchain itself will continue to operate, the team noted, as it is maintained by independent miners and ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Scott Ruoti, University of Tennessee (THE CONVERSATION) Proof-of-stake is a mechanism ...

For years, blockchain has promised transformation but delivered confusion. Wallets, bridges, gas fees, and incompatible ...