Blockchain interoperability standards (Polkadot, Cosmos)
The blockchain ecosystem began as isolated networks, each with its own consensus rules, tokens, and communities. As the number of blockchains grew, so did the need for them to communicate….
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Blockchain as infrastructure: nodes, APIs, explorers
When people think of blockchain, they often focus on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum. However, these cryptocurrencies run on a broader infrastructure — a foundation that includes nodes, APIs, and….
Scalability, security, and decentralization trade-offs (Blockchain trilemma)
The Blockchain Trilemma—a term popularized by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin—refers to the challenge of optimizing three core attributes of a blockchain network: Scalability, Security, and Decentralization. According to this concept,….
Blockchain security fundamentals
Blockchain, at its core, is a distributed ledger system that provides transparency, immutability, and decentralization. However, for blockchain to truly deliver on these promises, its security must be robust and….
Consortium Blockchains explained
Consortium blockchains represent a middle ground between public and private blockchains. They are specifically designed for collaboration between multiple organizations, offering both decentralization and control. In contrast to public blockchains….
Hybrid consensus models
Hybrid consensus models are an emerging approach in blockchain technology that combine the benefits of multiple consensus algorithms to address the limitations of individual mechanisms. These models aim to improve….
How Blockchain works: Blocks, Chains, and Hashes
Blockchain technology is a structural marvel combining computer science, cryptography, and networking principles. At its heart, blockchain is a continuously growing list of records, called blocks, that are securely linked….