Game theory suggests ways for Ethereum Classic to deter double-spend assaults, say MIT researchers. The recent 51% attacks on Ethereum Classic (ETC) have raised fresh questions about the security of proof-of-work blockchains. Not only has ETC been attacked three times within a month, but these assaults have been enabled with rented hashrate power. One of […]
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Web 3.0 will certainly be a step toward a more decentralized, immutable and censorship-resistant version of the web. Lately, the controversial topic of censorship on Big Tech platforms reached a turning point when U.S. President Donald Trump’s campaign account was banned on both Twitter and Facebook for “spreading coronavirus misinformation.” The conversation over who has […]
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When is an NFT not an NFT? The Polyient Games Founders Key, or PGFK, token sale begins Sep. 15, with a strictly limited 12,000 of the tokens up for grabs. This follows an August pre-sale during which the company sold an initial 500 tokens. Each PGFK will be a non-fungible token, or NFT, with a […]
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The institutional adoption of digital assets and DLT is a clear signal that a new model for trading, ready to break down liquidity silos, is emerging. Economists, pundits, institutions and investors often talk about the global financial system. When stocks go up and trade thrives, they applaud its contributions to prosperity; when the markets crash […]
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The platform will allow investment in commercial real estate from as little as $5,000, and liquidity in the form of token-backed loans during the 12-month lockup period. Despite receiving hype as a potential killer-app for blockchain, tokenized real estate has in many ways failed to live up to its early promise. However, fintech startup Reinno […]
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This will be made possible thanks to an alliance between a number of top industry players. Minecraft, a best-selling game and worldwide phenomenon, is about to make its debut in the non-fungible token, or NFT, business thanks to a partnership between two players in the blockchain industry. According to the announcement, Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck […]
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NFT marketplace Rarible has received an undisclosed investment from CoinFund amid a transition to community governance New York-based crypto investment firm CoinFund has made an undisclosed investment into the digital art-focused non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace, Rarible. According to a September 8 announcement from Rarible, funds from the pre-seed round will be used to develop a […]
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Liquidity is one of the most important factors in a cryptocurrency exchange or brokerage’s long term success. A trading venue’s liquidity represents how easily a trader can use the platform to exchange one asset for another. If a trader sends a market order to buy or sell an asset and the venue can’t find enough […]
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A two-sided liquidity marketplace just might be the catalyst that will drive the next wave of digital asset trading growth. Two-sided marketplaces are more than a smart business model. These platforms can democratize access and promote widespread economic inclusion in previously inaccessible markets. They have worked wonders in myriad verticals already — e.g., stock exchanges […]
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A major fashion house is using blockchain to ensure authentic goods while giving rise to the notion of “Web 3.0” brands. While the concept of decentralization has been demonstrated within collaborative sectors like the gaming industry, where participants are given a voice, it’s notable that a major fashion house has decided to use blockchain and […]
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