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The Sepolia testnet is live in readiness for a trial merge that will supply Ethereum developers with vital technical insights. Sepolia's upcoming integration with Ethereum's Beacon chain will deploy Proof of Stake in achieving consensus instead of Proof of Work. The purpose of this testnet is to supply a picture of what could happen when Ethereum 2.0's Merge finally goes live. Why Ethereum is Moving from PoW to PoS The energy-intensive Proof of Work (PoW) model Ethereum blockchain uses has…

When the world first learned about cryptocurrencies, we discovered the Proof-of-Work (PoW) protocol. Over time, superior technologies have introduced greater efficiency in this area. An example of such growth comes from the increased use of the Proof-of-Stake (PoS) protocol. The evolution of this system leads to the birth of more eco-friendly cryptocurrencies with faster transactions. Those who have dared to explore ways other than PoW have launched a new trend in the sector. Today many blockchains are trying to put…

MyCointainer, a cryptocurrency staking platform, recently raised more than $6 million in a Seed A funding round. The Polish startup will use these funds to help develop and expand its yield earning platform to Asian, European, and Middle Eastern countries.  What Is MyCointainer? MyCointainer’s funding round includes top names within the crypto industry, including Maple Block, Shima Capital, and ByBit exchange. Each of these organizations has a history investing in some of the most successful names in crypto, including 1Inch,…

A top European regulator called on European authorities to ban all crypto mining to reduce CO2 emissions. Vice-chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority Erik Thedéen said that crypto mining is a huge issue for Europe. In his native Sweden, Bitcoin mining has become a "national problem," he said in an interview. Mining could pose a risk for the country's climate change goals written out in the Paris Agreement. The solution? Steer the crypto industry away from the proof…

Firo, the privacy-backed crypto formerly known as Zcoin, is under a 51% attack. On 20 January, it announced the attack on its protocol on Twitter while stating the nature of the error. Firo pleaded with owners to hold off any transactions while the firm addressed the issue. A single miner took advantage of the attack and reorganized blocks on the network. Changpeng Zhao, Binance’s CEO, stated that the block rearrangement resulted in a rollback of over 300 blocks. Firo’s team…

The cryptocurrency network requires a robust infrastructure built on blockchain technology to enable it to run smoothly. Furthermore, users in these networks are essential in providing resources to maintain them.  Two processes are essential in maintaining cryptocurrency systems: mining and staking. The mining process requires equipment and attention to monitor. Staking, on the other hand, provides users with a chance to earn coins without the need to mine or the need for high computational power. What is Crypto Staking? Staking involves…

When it comes to blockchain, Bitcoin and Ethereum are unbeatable. Bitcoin, the most popular and stable network, gave birth to a new decentralized digital currency form. Ethereum, on the other hand, brought smart contracts that are used to power tamper-proof financial contracts and decentralized applications (DApps). In essence, Ether - Ethereum's coin was meant to complement and not compete with Bitcoin - Bitcoin's coin and the first cryptocurrency. In other words, the two networks can be combined to come up…

Recently, Coinbase carried out a research calling Bitcoin a blue-chip asset. It was reported that its position as a blue-chip asset is still undisputed and there is a trend where bull markets exhibit rising traction among alternative assets. The report says this may be due to several reasons, but majorly has to do with psychology. Investors seem more willing to consider altcoins during bull runs, like the time the market dominance of Bitcoin declined beneath 30 percent on Coinbase during…

The rapid expansion of the crypto space has seen several innovative ways of generating substantial profits apart from just simply trading cryptos by buying low and selling high. One such innovative way of generating profits in the crypto space without trading is running Masternodes, which have increasingly become popular. Simply put, Masternodes are a series of servers that underpin a blockchain’s network. Masternodes maintain the blockchain by allocating the task of validating the blockchain to machines that are not previewed…