darkdepauli7.nftdepauli.hashnode.dev·Dec 17, 2023The Proof of Work (PoW) Hashing Challenge: A Comparative StudyThe Proof of Work (PoW) hashing challenge is a fundamental component of Bitcoin's consensus mechanism, serving several key roles. It ensures network consensus, provides security, facilitates block mining, maintains network health, and determines the ...Discuss·3 likes·59 readsEthereum
Greatman Ugorji0xryker.hashnode.dev·Nov 11, 2023Blockchain Consensus MechanismIntroduction Blockchain transactions are executed without the involvement of a third party. You may ask how it is even possible to trust someone on the internet, even when the transaction data is available publicly. The answer lies in what is called ...DiscussproofOfWork
Om Bhosaleombhosale1024.hashnode.dev·Nov 6, 2023Understanding Public and Private Keys and Consensus ProtocolIntroduction: Blockchain technology is built upon a foundation of cryptographic principles that ensure security and trust within the network. Two crucial components of this security are public and private keys. In this blog post, we'll explore what p...DiscussBlockchain
Memoi Africablog.memoiafrica.com·Oct 9, 2023Understanding Blockchain Consensus MechanismsBlockchain consensus mechanisms are at the core of how blockchain networks achieve agreement among decentralized participants. These mechanisms ensure that all nodes in a network reach consensus on the state of the ledger, validating and adding trans...Discuss·1 likeBlockchain
Lolu Bolarinwalolubolarinwa.hashnode.dev·Oct 7, 2023Understanding Blockchain Consensus MechanismsBlockchain is a distributed ledger system that allows multiple parties to maintain a copy of an ever-growing list of records, secured using cryptography. For it to be distributed, all the parties involved need to reach an agreement, a Consensus. How?...Discussblockchain security
Shiv Dixitshivdixit.hashnode.dev·Sep 29, 2023Understanding Proof of Stake (PoS) vs. Proof of Work (PoW)Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of blockchain technology, consensus mechanisms play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity and security of distributed ledgers. At the heart of this cryptographic revolution are two prominent and often...DiscussBlockchain
CryptapeforCryptape Jungleblog.cryptape.com·Sep 28, 2023Analyzing & Measuring P2P Networks and PoW Mining (Misc.)https://youtu.be/YzW9ZsCE6s0?si=nc-NHESONgcsEgH3 This talk will explore a variety of miscellaneous papers, covering p2p networks and PoW mining. Ren Zhang is the head of Cryptape Vanguard Research team. He received his Ph.D. in 2019 from the COSIC ...Discuss·115 readsTalksproofOfWork
CryptapeforCryptape Jungleblog.cryptape.com·Sep 28, 2023Proof-of-Work is Still Going Stronghttps://youtu.be/FKnivX9DUWY?si=80ZQQyG0cjt4cIwM This talk provides an overview of the latest advancements with respect to PoW consensus protocols, including both new protocol designs and their analyses. It was delivered by Dr. Ren Zhang on March 3...Discuss·55 readsTalksPoW
Tinotenda Joetinotendajoe01.hashnode.dev·Sep 14, 2023Building a Blockchain Using JavaScript: Part 2In this second part of this series, we will focus on implementing the proof of work mechanism in our JavaScript blockchain code. We will cover the following: What is Proof of Work? Why is Proof of Work important? Introducing the nonce and difficul...Discuss·41 readsproofOfWork
Mayank Singhmayankonweb.hashnode.dev·Sep 3, 2023WTH is Blockchain? Intro to Blockchain TechnologyBlockchain is a buzzword that you might have heard a lot in recent years, but what exactly is it and why does it matter? In this blog post, we will try to answer these questions and give you a brief overview of the history and evolution of blockchain...DiscussWTH is Blockchain?Blockchain