Blockchain can be best described as a decentralized type of database that is used to maintain a growing list of records called blocks. Each block contains a list of transactions, a timestamp, and a ...

The ratings agency predicts that financial institutions and service firms will compete on the effectiveness of their ...

In the rapidly changing blockchain space, the discussion has historically extended beyond the confines of cryptocurrencies alone. As decentralized applications (dApps), DeFi protocols, and Layer 2 ...

Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. In previous Hard Fork basics articles we’ve mentioned ...

As the world edges closer to a decentralized digital future, the importance of foundational blockchain structures, especially Layer 1 protocols, cannot be overstated. These protocols determine the ...

The future of blockchain is here. While Layer 1 (L1) blockchains like Ethereum and Bitcoin are grappling with decentralization and scalability, and Layer 2 (L2) rollups bring much-needed speed and ...

SWIFT is integrating blockchain-based shared ledgers into its core infrastructure to connect fragmented digital asset ...

William Mougayar is the author of "The Business Blockchain" and a board advisor to, and investor in, various blockchain projects and startups (see: disclosures). In this opinion piece, Mougayar ...

As blockchain use grows, the importance of scalability in the blockchain ecosystem becomes clearer. Blockchain networks can accept new applications and a higher number of transactions with the ...

Many people have heard of blockchain technology, but few know what to make of it. Some people will tell you that it’s the next big thing, poised to disrupt almost every industry under the sun and ...