Proof-of-Stake
Ethereum 2.0 Countdown Begins With Release of Deposit Contract
Ethereum 2.0’s deposit contract is now live, heralding the imminent unveiling of the "world computer's" second act.
Validator Vote Transitions NEAR Protocol to Proof-of-Stake Mainnet
The Andreessen Horowitz-backed blockchain project successfully transitioned to Phase 2 of Mainnet after a suprise validator vote.
Will a Sharded Ethereum Be Flexible Enough for Decentralized Finance?
Over the past year composability has become a very real competitive advantage for DeFi. Will Ethereum's upcoming overhaul threaten it?
The 51% Attack Nightmare Scenario (Isn't That Bad)
An accessible, in-depth look at what's really at risk when Proof-of-Work or Proof-of-Stake blockchains suffer the dreaded 51% attack.
The One-Way ETH 'Burn' That Will Kick-Start Ethereum 2.0
With final preparations for the launch of Ethereum 2.0 soon to be underway, CoinDesk's Christine Kim spoke with developers Raul Jordan and Eduardo Antuña Díez about what's left to do and what comes next.
The ‘Hot Swap’ Plan to Switch Ethereum to Proof-of-Stake Explained
With Ethereum 2.0's much-anticipated move to Proof-of-Stake getting closer, CoinDesk Research Analyst Christine Kim spoke with Ethereum developer Danny Ryan and Liz Steininger, CEO of blockchain security company Least Authority, on what users and investors should expect.
Cardano Introduces Proof-of-Stake With 'Shelley' Hard Fork
It's alive! Cardano has successfully hard forked to its major upgrade, Shelley, which introduced proof-of-stake to the network.
Staking on Ethereum 2.0 Takes First Step With Test System for Validators
The transition to Ethereum 2.0 and its proof-of-stake consensus model is finally underway.
Ethereum 2.0 Developers Announce ‘Final’ Testnet Before Network Launch
Medalla, the final testnet before Ethereum begins its long-awaited, gradual transition to proof of stake (PoS), has been announced.
The Zcash Privacy Tech Underlying Ethereum’s Transition to Eth 2.0
Ethereum’s consensus algorithm is not the only thing changing with the launch of Eth 2.0. The underlying cryptography itself is getting an overhaul.
