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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.

Liam 'Akiba' Wright · 3 months ago · 2 min read

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.

Liam 'Akiba' Wright · 3 months ago · 3 min read

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.

Liam 'Akiba' Wright · 4 months ago · 4 min read

What is Proof of Work?

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

Marco Streng · 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.

John Bogna · 4 years ago · 3 min read

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.

Dylan Dedi · 4 years ago · 2 min read

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.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 1 month ago · 2 min read

“Change the code” and the insane push to make Bitcoin a centralized, proof-of-stake network

An improbable solution to an overblown problem based on unsubstantiated claims.

Andjela Radmilac · 3 months ago · 4 min read

EU Parliament delays vote on crypto regulation after backlash on anti proof-of-work stance

The European Parliament is delaying a vote on crypto-related regulation after receiving backlash from the public over its potential plan to ban cryptocurrencies that use the proof-of-work consensus method.

Assad Jafri · 4 months ago · 2 min read

EU securities regulator recommends ban on proof-of-work crypto

Erik Thedéen, the vice chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority, said bitcoin mining poses a risk to meeting climate change goals.

Assad Jafri · 4 months ago · 2 min read

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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

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

“Change the code” and the insane push to make Bitcoin a centralized, proof-of-stake network

EU Parliament delays vote on crypto regulation after backlash on anti proof-of-work stance

EU securities regulator recommends ban on proof-of-work crypto

Confusion reigns as Vitalik Buterin praises EOS while slamming Ethereum

FTX discarded Celsius deal after reportedly finding $2B missing from its balance sheet

Pentagon-commissioned report claims just 4 entities can disrupt Bitcoin

Rumors circulate that Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky attempted to flee the U.S.

First Spot Bitcoin ETF approved to launch in Europe in July

Cardano commences long-awaited Vasil hard fork

Biden administration official hints at stablecoin legislation that could come into force this year

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Bitcoin miners are facing harsher conditions despite easier mining difficulty

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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

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

“Change the code” and the insane push to make Bitcoin a centralized, proof-of-stake network

EU Parliament delays vote on crypto regulation after backlash on anti proof-of-work stance

EU securities regulator recommends ban on proof-of-work crypto

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