Proof-of-Stake

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Less than a year since Casper was formalized, ethereum clients are starting to test a smart contract for the network's big consensus change.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearyJun 6, 2018

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Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin has issued new details on his vision for proof-of-stake, ethereum's coming consensus change.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearyMay 8, 2018

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Spacemesh's "proof-of-space-time" (PoST) consensus protocol hopes to do away with mining pools and expensive GPU or ASIC-based miners.

By Nikhilesh DeMay 8, 2018

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An experimental consensus algorithm that's long been proposed as a pillar of the ethereum protocol could soon see its first testing.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearyNov 17, 2017

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A key component of ethereum's future vision is taking shape, with the project's two lead developers trading theories on its design.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearyNov 3, 2017

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Can't make it to ethereum's annual Devcon summit? Catch the livestream and tune in for CoinDesk's six talks to watch.

By Alyssa HertigOct 31, 2017

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A new proposal considers how bitcoin sidechains might be secured using a system similar to those being discussed in experimental proof-of-stake models.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearySep 27, 2017

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Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin has finally begun formalizing his vision for proof-of-stake in a series of long-awaited white papers.

By Alyssa HertigSep 7, 2017

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Ethereum's developers are offering more clarity on how the network is preparing for its biggest change yet.

By Alyssa HertigMay 5, 2017

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Members of the ethereum community mostly seem unconcerned about an upcoming technical change, despite risks inherent in the update.

By Amy CastorApr 8, 2017