Blockchain
Blockchain in Asia: China Bets on Blockchain
Since Xi Jinping called it a core technology in 2019, blockchain has been driving change across China's ports, cities, and grasslands. Forkast.News with support from the Judith Neilson Institute’s Asian Stories project explores how blockchain and China’s Blockchain-based Service Network is defining today how it could be used tomorrow.
IBM Is Open Sourcing a Large Slice of Additional Hyperledger Fabric Code
IBM is looking to get back into the blockchain business in a big way. IBM Blockchain General Manager Kareem Yusuf shares the technology company's plans to help enterprises move into the blockchain space.
‘AWS for Blockchains’ Alchemy Closes $80M Funding Round at $505M Valuation
Alchemy, considered to become the "Amazon Web Services (AWS) of blockchain," just closed an $80 million funding round, bringing its total valuation to $505 million. “The Hash” panel discusses the potential impact of large blockchain infrastructure bets on the future of innovation in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
How Zero-Knowledge Proofs Provide Privacy on the Blockchain
Despite being a foundational reason for the creation of cryptocurrencies, the blockchain is not as private as many expected. Privacy coins are rising in popularity, and privacy-focused blockchains like Aleo are raising millions to create completely private applications. Howard Wu of Aleo joins “First Mover” to discuss how zero-knowledge proofs can ensure blockchain privacy.
Taproot Activation Debate Settled with a Blockchain ‘Coin Toss’
CoinDesk Tech Reporter Colin Harper explains how Taproot is finally coming online after a year of negotiations and why this matters to the wider bitcoin community. Plus, a discussion of how the global chip shortage is impacting bitcoin miners.
