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Cryptography — Putting the Crypto Into Currency This article explores the fundamental technology behind cryptocurrencies and cryptography, from the basics of encryption to ciphers. Cryptography — Putting the Crypto Into CurrencyLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyUNIVERSITYBlockchain6 Jan 2022|ADVANCED|10 MIN READCryptography — Putting the Crypto Into CurrencyThis article explores the fundamental technology behind cryptocurrencies and cryptography, from the basics of e…
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SHA-256 A succinct definition of SHA-256 SHA-256Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYSHA-256Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinSHA-256Short for ‘Secure Hash Algorithm 256-bit’, SHA-256 is a cryptographic hash function that plays a crucial role in blockchain and the cryptocurrency space. It’s part of the SHA-2 family of algorithms, which were designed by the United States National Security Agency (NSA) and first published in 2001.Designed …
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Hash A succinct definition of Hash HashLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYHASHCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinHashIn the context of blockchain, a hash is the result of a cryptographic function that takes an input (or message) and produces a fixed-size string of characters, which is typically a hexadecimal number. The output, known as the hash value or hash digest, is unique to the specific input data. Even a small change in the input data …
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Merkle Tree A succinct definition of Merkle Tree Merkle TreeLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYMERKLE TREECopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinMerkle TreeIn blockchain, a Merkle tree summarises all the transactions in a block by producing a digital fingerprint of the entire set of transactions, thereby enabling users to verify whether or not a transaction was included in a block.Technically, a Merkle tree is a data structure constructed from th…
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What Is the Ethereum Merge? The Ethereum Merge is one of the most anticipated events in crypto history. Learn more about what it is, why it’s needed — and challenges The Merge might face. What Is the Ethereum Merge?Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyUNIVERSITYEthereum14 Sep 2022|INTERMEDIATE|5 MIN READWhat Is the Ethereum Merge?The Ethereum Merge is one of the most anticipated events in crypto history. Learn more about what it is, why it’s needed — and challenges Th…
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How to Agree: Different Types of Consensus for Blockchain There are many more types of consensus than Proof of Work and Proof of Stake. Here we introduce the most important alternatives. How to Agree: Different Types of Consensus for BlockchainLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyUNIVERSITYBlockchain9 Jun 2022|INTERMEDIATE|8 MIN READHow to Agree: Different Types of Consensus for BlockchainThere are many more types of consensus than Proof of Work and Proof of Stake. Here we in…
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How to Agree: Different Types of Consensus for Blockchain There are many more types of consensus than Proof of Work and Proof of Stake. Here we introduce the most important alternatives. How to Agree: Different Types of Consensus for BlockchainLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyUNIVERSITYBlockchain9 Jun 2022|INTERMEDIATE|8 MIN READHow to Agree: Different Types of Consensus for BlockchainThere are many more types of consensus than Proof of Work and Proof of Stake. Here we in…
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How to Agree: Different Types of Consensus for Blockchain There are many more types of consensus than Proof of Work and Proof of Stake. Here we introduce the most important alternatives. How to Agree: Different Types of Consensus for BlockchainLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyUNIVERSITYBlockchain9 Jun 2022|INTERMEDIATE|8 MIN READHow to Agree: Different Types of Consensus for BlockchainThere are many more types of consensus than Proof of Work and Proof of Stake. Here we in…
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How to Agree: Different Types of Consensus for Blockchain There are many more types of consensus than Proof of Work and Proof of Stake. Here we introduce the most important alternatives. How to Agree: Different Types of Consensus for BlockchainLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyUNIVERSITYBlockchain9 Jun 2022|INTERMEDIATE|8 MIN READHow to Agree: Different Types of Consensus for BlockchainThere are many more types of consensus than Proof of Work and Proof of Stake. Here we in…
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How Do Bitcoin Transactions Work? How does the actual Bitcoin transaction process work in detail? In this article, we explain the process and terms like miner awards, nonces, and UTXOs. How Do Bitcoin Transactions Work?Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyUNIVERSITYAltcoins8 Feb 2025|ADVANCED|7 MIN READHow Do Bitcoin Transactions Work?How does the actual Bitcoin transaction process work in detail? In this article, we explain the process and terms like miner awards, nonces, an…
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