Proof-of-Stake: how it works and why it is so popular
How Proof-of-Stake works, its advantages and its variants—explained.
How bitcoin mining works
How does bitcoin mining work? Why does the reward shrink over time? How harmful is mining to the environment? We explain in cards.
What is the proof-of-work (PoW) algorithm?
How does the proof-of-work consensus algorithm work? Why is it crucial for blockchains? Which problems did PoW solve? Answers in cards.
NFT staking: what it is and how it works
NFT staking—what it is, how it works and where it is used, explained.
What is staking and how to make money from it?
Where do staking rewards come from? How do you take part in crypto staking? What are the risks? Explained in cards.
What is ProgPoW?
ProgPoW—short for Programmatic Proof‑of‑Work—is an updated Ethash variant designed to improve CPU/GPU mining and blunt ASIC dominance. Created in 2018 by the ifdefelse team, it randomises workloads to favour GPUs; the proposal has sparked years of debate, audits and shifting decisions within Ethereum, including polls, petitions and concerns over governance.
What is Delegated Proof of Stake—and what does staking have to do with it?
1 What is the difference between PoS and DPoS? Attention! This article is outdated and awaiting an update. Delegated Proof of Stake (or DPoS) is a consensus algorithm created by developer Dan Larimer in 2014. Notable projects using DPoS: BitShares, Steemit, Lisk, Ark, EOS. PoS resembles direct democracy, whereas DPoS resembles representative democracy. Classic PoS allows coin holders to stake. A holder validates transactions and receives new coins as a reward.
What are hashrate and mining difficulty in cryptocurrencies?
An explainer on hashrate and mining difficulty: what they are, how Bitcoin adjusts difficulty every 2016 blocks, what drives changes, how to estimate profitability with calculators, and why rising difficulty squeezes returns. Includes the standard formula and links to tracking resources.We use cookies to improve the quality of our service.
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