Risc Zero aims to bring blockchain security to ‘any’ off-chain app

Ethereum’s Dankrad Feist and Helius Labs CEO Mert Mumtaz clash on X over the importance of decentralization, revealing differing views on the crypto market’s priorities.

The Polkadot founder doesn’t buy into the narrative that we only need one blockchain. 893 Total views 5 Total shares Polkadot doesn’t have to be an “Ethereum killer” to succeed, according to protocol founder Gavin Wood. In a “fireside chat” with podcaster Laura Shin during the Polkadot Decoded business summit on Thursday, Wood was asked whether…

While coins exist on their own blockchain, multiple tokens can be created on an existing chain saving the developer time and money. At a foundational level, coins and tokens offer some similarities in representing value and enabling payment processing: coins can be swapped for tokens, with the reverse also holding true. Where differences become apparent…

Bitfarms stock had a strong trading session on Aug. 8 amid lower-than-expected losses in its latest quarterly earnings report.

It is no secret that over the course of the last couple of decades, issues related to fake news, substandard fact-checking and rampant censorship have resulted in many mainstream media outlets losing the trust of their viewers and readers. In this regard, the 2020 Edelman Trust Barometer — a digital tool that serves as an indicator…

City officials have imposed a three-month suspension on new Bitcoin mining operations to make roads and buildings more presentable. 10 Total views 1 Total shares Massena, a town along the New York border with Canada has placed a temporary suspension on new Bitcoin (BTC) mining operations in the area.According to a report by the Associated…

Thursday, July 11 — major cryptocurrency markets are trading in the red zone, with just a few coins reporting moderate gains, according to Coin360.Market visualization courtesy of Coin360The leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) has continued coming down after yesterday;s sharp drop to trade at around $11,740 as of press time. The coin has lost 4.39% over the…

With a liquidity mining program set to launch on Monday, Aave could be on the cusp of becoming the dominant decentralized finance (DeFi) ledning protocol. Earlier today, Aave Improvement Proposal (AIP) 16 reached quorum, meaning that starting on Monday, 4/26 liquidity providers and borrowers in Aave’s USDC, DAI, USDT, GUSD, ETH, and WBTC pools will earn…

Fireblocks builds on its multi-party computational technology to create a Secure Asset Transfer Network, allowing institutions to quickly and securely find, connect and transact. 740 Total views 26 Total shares Institutional digital asset security specialist Fireblocks launched its Asset Transfer Network on June 2.The open network enables institutions to securely find and connect with their…