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Proof of Work

A transaction validation system that requires the use of a computationally intensive process within the network that acts as a deterrent to prevent denial of Service or like-wise spam attacks.

Finally, a proof of work ban is off the table in Europe

The lead politician responsible for the MiCA report in the EU Parliament has announced that a proof of work ban is now officially off the table.

12 months ago · 2 min read

Finally, a proof of work ban is off the table in Europe

A critical week as proof of work coins may still be banned in Europe

The battle to save proof of work coins like Bitcoin from being banned is not over in Europe. This week is a critical moment for the legislation that looked to ban proof of work mining.

1 year ago · 3 min read

A critical week as proof of work coins may still be banned in Europe

Today’s EU MiCA vote could ban exchanges from listing proof of work crypto assets

The wording in the current MiCA report would cause crypto service providers to issue a proof of work ban for 'unsustainable' crypto assets.

1 year ago · 4 min read

Today’s EU MiCA vote could ban exchanges from listing proof of work crypto assets

What is Proof of Work?

If you solved a really complicated math problem all by yourself, you’d obviously want credit for it.

3 years ago · 3 min read

Is Delayed Proof of Work the Answer to 51% Attacks? [INTERVIEW]

Earlier in October, an ethical hacker who goes by the handle GeoCold on Twitter announced the live-streaming of a 51% attack on the alt coin Einsteinium.

4 years ago · 3 min read

Is Delayed Proof of Work the Answer to 51% Attacks? [INTERVIEW]

Green Mining Can Bring a Case Back for Energy-Intense Proof of Work Mining

Bitcoin has received a lot of backlash over the past year for how much energy it requires to secure the network – its proof of work algorithm requires a lot of processing power to complete the complicated math equations required for mining.

5 years ago · 2 min read

Green Mining Can Bring a Case Back for Energy-Intense Proof of Work Mining

Ethereum Proof-of-Work fork set to launch 24 hours post-Merge

The ETHW team announced the PoW mainnet will start at the block height of the Merge "plus 2048 blocks" to ensure the chainID switches successfully.

6 months ago · 1 min read

Ethereum Proof-of-Work fork set to launch 24 hours post-Merge

Ethereum Classic falls 13%; Cardano founder recommends Ergo for proof-of-work

Ethereum Classic fell by 13% since Sept. 6, while Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson suggests miners to turn to Ergo. On the other hand, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin boosts ETC mining community.

7 months ago · 2 min read

Ethereum Classic falls 13%; Cardano founder recommends Ergo for proof-of-work

Justin Sun’s Poloniex supports Ethereum proof-of-work hard fork

The crypto community does not think the proof-of-work chain will enjoy wide support from the industry when the merge is completed.

8 months ago · 2 min read

Justin Sun’s Poloniex supports Ethereum proof-of-work hard fork

Hacash.Diamonds partners with Neo to mint, promote Proof-of-Work NFTs

HACD is a first of its kind PoW NFT with the goal of becoming a store of value that will exceed Bitcoin.

10 months ago · 2 min read

Bitcoin breaks below $26.7K; liquidations rise over $230M in 24hrs

Op-ed: The unspoken Ethereum revolution: Are EOAs becoming obsolete?

USDC issuer Circle issues warning about hacked executive account

Sushi and its ‘head chef’ receive SEC subpoena

Sony Interactive Entertainment files for NFT patent

BlockDown Festival announces Portugal as its next location for huge Web3 culture festival

Bitcoin breaks below $26.7K; liquidations rise over $230M in 24hrs

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Platypus Finance provides recovery estimates after flash loan attack

Proof of Work

Finally, a proof of work ban is off the table in Europe

A critical week as proof of work coins may still be banned in Europe

Today’s EU MiCA vote could ban exchanges from listing proof of work crypto assets

What is Proof of Work?

Is Delayed Proof of Work the Answer to 51% Attacks? [INTERVIEW]

Green Mining Can Bring a Case Back for Energy-Intense Proof of Work Mining

Ethereum Proof-of-Work fork set to launch 24 hours post-Merge

Ethereum Classic falls 13%; Cardano founder recommends Ergo for proof-of-work

Justin Sun’s Poloniex supports Ethereum proof-of-work hard fork

Hacash.Diamonds partners with Neo to mint, promote Proof-of-Work NFTs

Top 5 crypto projects outperforming Bitcoin’s recent 30% gains

Former Coinbase CTO urges ‘get to Bitcoin’ before CBDC digital lockdown

Research: Why the Ethereum/Bitcoin ratio will continue to fall

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Former Coinbase CTO’s $1M Bitcoin bet has zero chance of happening: Raoul Pal

UBS completes Credit Suisse deal for $3.2B following offer from Justin Sun

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Russian lawmakers approve first reading of draft laws establishing CBDC regulation, issuance

DefiLlama website splits as one founder pushes for crypto token launch

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Virtual Duo Babka and Nushi Honor Game Developers Worldwide at GDC

KyberSwap announces first ever $ARB token liquidity pools, liquidity mining and trading campaigns on Arbitrum

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Proof of Work

Finally, a proof of work ban is off the table in Europe

A critical week as proof of work coins may still be banned in Europe

Today’s EU MiCA vote could ban exchanges from listing proof of work crypto assets

What is Proof of Work?

Is Delayed Proof of Work the Answer to 51% Attacks? [INTERVIEW]

Green Mining Can Bring a Case Back for Energy-Intense Proof of Work Mining

Ethereum Proof-of-Work fork set to launch 24 hours post-Merge

Ethereum Classic falls 13%; Cardano founder recommends Ergo for proof-of-work

Justin Sun’s Poloniex supports Ethereum proof-of-work hard fork

Hacash.Diamonds partners with Neo to mint, promote Proof-of-Work NFTs

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