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Introduction to cryptocurrency

  • What is a hard fork?

    A fork in cryptocurrency occurs when software updates need to be implemented. The more far-reaching the changes, the more controversial the fork. As with any metaphorical fork in the road, at some point there needs to be a decision on…

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  • What is Proof of History?

    Blockchains are designed to operate without the need of a middleman, with each recorded transaction requiring every node operating on the network to verify and confirm that it’s correct. Understanding who made the transaction is simple – with the use…

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  • What is proof of activity?

    The proof of activity consensus protocol combines the best features of both proof of work (PoW) and proof of stake (PoS) in order to increase the security of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.  Created in 2014, the protocol begins by instructing…

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  • What is a fork in cryptocurrency?

    A fork is a collectively agreed upon software update to a cryptocurrency built on blockchain. In order for a proposed update to any cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin, to be implemented, there must be consensus among members of the Bitcoin community,…

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  • What is a consensus protocol?

    Consensus protocols are the rules by which a network operates. In the case of a blockchain network, the consensus protocol provides the rules by which a transaction on the network is verified as legitimate or fraudulent. As the nature of…

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  • What is proof of Elapsed Time?

    Proof of Elapsed Time (PoET) is a proof of work consensus protocol designed specifically for businesses. The way it works is by randomly selecting a participating node, allowing those not selected to “rest” their Central Processing Units (CPUs) or getting…

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  • What is a soft fork?

    We all go through the process of downloading and installing updates to our phones or laptops. Cryptocurrency also relies on similar updates and upgrades to improve its efficiency. However, while it may take just a few clicks or taps of…

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  • What is a mining pool?

    The more active miners there are on a blockchain, the harder the mining process is, with fewer rewards given each time a new block is mined. Mining pools were created in order to deal more effectively with the increasing difficulty…

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