Technology
Hyperledger Launches Cryptography Toolbox for Blockchain Developers
Hyperledger has launched a new tool for blockchain developers – a modular cryptographic library aimed to reduce work duplication and bugs.
Coinbase CTO: Time May Be Right for Home Crypto Mining
Mining innovator Balaji Srinivasan pivoted away from that business in 2017, but now believes the time is right for a home miner.
Japanese Police to Fund Crypto Criminal Tracking Tool
Japan's top police agency is to fund development of new software aimed to help track individuals behind illicit crypto transactions.
Blockchain Enters 'Trough of Disillusionment' on Gartner's Hype Scale
Interest in blockchain technology is waning, research firm Gartner said in its latest "Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies" report.
Bitcoin's Taproot Privacy Tech Is Ready – But There's a Catch
Bitcoin could get better privacy with Taproot, but there's one big obstacle - it can't be deployed until another technology goes through.
Zeroing In: Zcash Sets 2-Year Course for Better Crypto Privacy
Nearly two years after launch, Zcash is entering what could be a crucial period, one that could expand the core features of its technology.
Token Swaps: What Are They, How They Work & Why They're Happening Now
Token swaps are becoming common, but what do they mean for users and investors? CoinDesk explores the evolving art of blockchain migrations.
Blockchain's Once-Feared 51% Attack Is Now Becoming Regular
At least five cryptocurrencies have recently been hit with a 51% attack, a vulnerability users used to scoff at.
How to Watch the EOS Blockchain Launch
CoinDesk gives our best guess of how the distributed launch of the much-anticipated EOS software can be expected to unfold.
Startup Behind Zk-Starks Tech to Seek Cryptocurrencies as Customers
Lead scientists behind privacy tech zk-starks have started a business providing the solution to blockchains in exchange for tokens.
