Blockchain News

Spot ether exchange traded funds are set to begin trading on Tuesday. Crypto enthusiasts are hopeful it will broaden the investor base for Ethereum, a blockchain technology many argue has a far wider use case than bitcoin. These ETFs will invest directly in ether, which is the cryptocurrency used in the Ethereum network. There are already ether […]

In blockchain development, there is a rule of thumb that only two of the following are valid simultaneously: scalability, security, and decentralization. However, the mathematical expression of that rule was still a work in progress. Now, a team of researchers at Kyoto University has discovered a mathematical expression for the blockchain trilemma. In the formula […]

Atari is bringing their classic games Asteroids and Breakout to the blockchain in a partnership with Coinbase. The games will be part of a celebration of Onchain Summer and the new Onchain Arcade, where players can compete to earn a spot on the leaderboard to earn rewards. Mint proceeds go directly to the creators who […]

Blockchain technology promises a future of seamless digital transactions, but the reality today is fraught with complexities and interoperability issues. To shed light on these challenges, Roundtable anchor Rob Nelson engaged in a thought-provoking conversation with Simon Baksys, VP of Business Development at LayerZero Labs. Nelson kicked off the discussion by drawing a parallel between […]

Despite over a decade of evolution, traditional blockchains continue to grapple with the proverbial ‘blockchain trilemma’, balancing decentralization, security, and scalability. The bigger a blockchain gets – the more users, the more dApps, the more activity and transactions – the greater the demand on the underlying infrastructure. As adoption increases, the network’s ability to handle rising demand […]

The Nigerian Federal Government’s initiative to develop an indigenous blockchain infrastructure has garnered substantial support from the National Blockchain Policy Implementation Steering Committee. Two weeks prior, the government revealed its plans to establish a homegrown blockchain, emphasizing the importance of data security and privacy in this endeavor. Endorsement from Key Stakeholders Chimezie Chuta, Chairman of […]

Recent advancements in long-term storage have opened up the possibility of creating digital ledgers that can store data for millions of years without the need for power. Referred to as “immortal blockchains,” these decentralized systems could revolutionize data storage and ensure the preservation of valuable information for future generations. At its core, blockchain technology operates on the principle that […]

Chainbase, a blockchain data network developer, has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round. Tencent Investment Group and Matrix Partners China co-led the round, Chainbase said Thursday. Other investors included Folius Ventures, Hash Global, JSquare, Mask Network and Bodl Ventures. The round was structured as equity with token warrants and closed in the […]

U.S. Senator and Banking Committee member Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) said that former president Donald Trump sees the potential of blockchain technology to advance the U.S. economy. Why it matters: Blockchain technology has become a wedge issue between the two leading contenders for America’s highest office, and it’s an industry that’s shown a willingness to spend an enormous […]

Julian Assange is home in Australia thanks to a very, very large Bitcoin donation. While Bitcoin proved invaluable to Assange, crypto could offer a lot more than just funds — enabling decentralized storage networks for archiving, secure identity management for establishing trust, and safer communication for information dissemination. These are practical applications that can improve […]