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Proof-of-Stake

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No Incentive? Algorand Blockchain Sparks Debate at Cryptography Event
Should incentives in blockchain systems be a last resort? The developer of the Algorand proof-of-stake system thinks so, but other experts disagree.
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By Amy Castor
Apr 4, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. UTC
Apr 4, 2017
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With Ethereum 'Ice Age' Incoming, Momentum Builds for Miner Pay Cut
A vote currently taking place on ethereum's mining rewards system has motivated a big response from the community.
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By Corin Faife
Mar 28, 2017 at 12:05 p.m. UTC
Mar 28, 2017
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A (Short) Guide to Blockchain Consensus Protocols
Bitcoin's consensus mechanism is great, but it isn't perfect. This article looks at some of the more viable public blockchain alternatives.
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By Amy Castor
Mar 4, 2017 at 11:50 a.m. UTC
Mar 4, 2017
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Ethereum Economics Gets Spotlight in Vitalik Buterin EDCON Keynote
A new talk by ethereum's creator gave insight into the future of the world's second-largest public blockchain network.
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By Alyssa Hertig
Feb 22, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. UTC
Feb 22, 2017
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Rethinking Proof of Work: The Quest to 'Improve' Bitcoin Heats Up
The system that secures bitcoin, proof of work, demands vast amounts of energy – and that's a prize problem to solve, say researchers.
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By Alyssa Hertig
Jan 29, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Jan 29, 2017
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Where's Casper? Inside Ethereum's Race to Reinvent its Blockchain
A dive into Casper, the forthcoming protocol that could radically change the rules of one of the largest blockchain networks.
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By Alyssa Hertig
Jan 18, 2017 at 7:20 p.m. UTC
Jan 18, 2017
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Ethereum's Creator Proves Blockchain Scaling Vision is No Joke
Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin gave a lengthy speech at Devcon2 this week focused on efforts to scale the protocol.
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By Pete Rizzo
Sep 19, 2016 at 11:52 a.m. UTC
Sep 19, 2016
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Fledgling Altcoin NXT Now Listed on BTER Exchange
New altcoin NXT uses 100% proof of stake - and plans many other new features.
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By Danny Bradbury
Jan 20, 2014 at 5:41 a.m. UTC
Jan 20, 2014
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