Delegated Byzantine Fault Tolerance (dBFT)
Operates on the principle of Byzantine Fault tolerance to verify blocks, by using an election followed by a validation…
Last updated 2019-06-18
Blockchain simulator
We have created a Blockchain ‘simulator’ in JavaScript which runs in a web browser, to help explain how blockchain…
Last updated 2021-05-07
Blockchain basics
These illustrations are meant to help explain Blockchain fundamentals. The original (Bitcoin, or Timechain) whitepaper,…
Last updated 2019-03-14
CAP Theorem
In theoretical computer science, the CAP theorem states that it is impossible for a distributed data store (such as a…
Last updated 2021-03-23
Hard and Soft forks
A hard or soft fork is a frequent occurrence in blockchain development. What are they, and how do they…
Last updated 2018-02-05
The speed of Bitcoin (aka the scaling issue)
Bitcoin is the best-known blockchain implementation, and has been highly successful. Due to its success, its adoption…
Last updated 2018-07-23
Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS)
Operates on the principle that everyone can win the chance to add a block to the blockchain, by using an election…
Last updated 2018-01-23
Leased Proof-of-Stake (LPoS)
Operates on the principle that literally everyone can win the chance to add a block to the blockchain, by using a…
Last updated 2018-01-23
Proof-of-Stake (PoS)
Operates on the principle that ‘everyone’ can win the chance to add a block to the blockchain, by using a system not…
Last updated 2021-03-12