Smart contracts are self-executing contracts with the terms of the agreement directly written into code. They automatically execute actions when predetermined conditions are met, without the need for intermediaries, like lawyers or banks. These...
In the crypto ecosystem, there are three main types of tokens: utility tokens, security tokens, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
Segregated Witness (SegWit) is a protocol upgrade that was introduced to improve the scalability, security, and efficiency of blockchain networks like Litecoin. SegWit separates the transaction's signature data (the "witness" data) from the...
An Initial Exchange Offering (IEO) is a cryptocurrency fundraising method conducted through a centralized exchange. Unlike an Initial Coin Offering (ICO), where projects sell tokens directly to investors, an IEO involves a partnership with a crypto...
A Casascius coin is a physical form of cryptocurrency that was created by Mike Caldwell in 2011. It is a type of physical Bitcoin, which means it represents a specific amount of Bitcoin stored digitally. The name "Casascius" is a combination of the...
Ether (ETH) is the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain and plays several critical roles within the Ethereum ecosystem. Unlike Bitcoin, which primarily serves as digital money, Ether is designed to fuel and support decentralized...
Due to the unique properties of qubits, it is possible to create algorithms that run significantly faster on a quantum computer than a classical computer.
Bitcoin halving is a significant event in the world of cryptocurrency that occurs approximately every four years. It cuts the number of bitcoins mined per block in half, reducing the rate of new supply and increasing scarcity. This is an intentional...
In the Bitcoin network, miners play a crucial role in securing the blockchain by verifying transactions and adding them to the public ledger. To incentivize miners to participate in the network and invest their resources, such as electricity and...