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Blockchain Hustlers: How HandCash is making micropayments accessible
Before the advent of Bitcoin, micropayments on the internet were a non-starter as companies and users were forced to grapple with high transaction fees and limited functionality. However, as blockchain technology continues to see adoption, more businesses are offering the ability to pay for products and services for just a fraction of a cent.
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The Bitcoin Letters: Confidentiality, integrity and availability
The chapter on ‘Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability’ of the book ‘The Bitcoin Letters’ explains how Bitcoin meets the CIA triad of information security, which consists of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. It is a universal standard for implementing security measures and is also crucial for the successful operation of a business. When all three benchmarks are…
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Using blockchain to drive innovation
While topics around Bitcoin and blockchain often focus on how they can improve existing business processes such as banking, these technologies can provide far greater societal and economic change. In this panel discussion, Dr Craig S. Wright is joined by experts to discuss how blockchain can drive innovation at all levels of society.
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The Bitcoin Letters: TCP/IP, IPV6 and the Metanet
Bryan Daugherty, the Public Policy Director at Bitcoin Association has published his new book The Bitcoin Letters. A key section of the book is the relationship between the TCP/IP protocol, IPv6, the Metanet, and Bitcoin.
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Blockchain Hustlers: Taking the fuss out of events and ticketing with Minta
Bitcoin is typically considered by companies as a form of digital cash or because of its ledger capabilities. However, it is also increasingly being used in the events and social media industries. In this episode of Blockchain Hustlers, Chief Product Officer of Trueworld Steve Smid details how Minta is using BSV to revolutionise the events…
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Ownership and micropayments in a P2P world
The whole purpose of Bitcoin is not decentralisation. Decentralisation is a tool to deliver micropayments and the low-cost transaction throughput that Bitcoin can deliver, says Dr Craig Wright, Chief Scientist of nChain. Speaking at the recent Blockchain Developers Conference in Istanbul, Wright noted that just because something can be decentralised – it doesn’t mean that…
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Can blockchain restore Science to the scientific method
Can blockchain technology restore the integrity of the scientific method by eliminating biases and corporate interests in scientific inquiry? Learn how blockchain can boost the transparency and credibility of research studies and create a free market for scientific research.
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Why blockchain is more than just a buzzword for your business
While blockchain is typically associated with crypto-assets and trading, it also offers significant benefits to businesses across multiple sectors. Speaking at the recent Blockchain in Business conference in Sydney, Eli Afram, Creator of AnonSurvey, said the end goal is for the majority of businesses to be on the blockchain.
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From Torrents to Git: How Merkle Trees Protect Your Files
Learn how Merkle trees are used in Bitcoin, Torrenting, Git, and DNSSEC to maintain data integrity and prevent tampering of information. Discover how Merkle trees work and how they help ensure security in these systems.
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How to make blockchain mainstream
While businesses and governments around the world have begun to realise the value of blockchain, more still needs to be done to educate leaders and regulators about the technology. This is especially the case as blockchain is often mistakenly connected to crypto-asset scams by mainstream media outlets.