Consensus protocols make sure that all nodes agree on transactions taking place so they can be added to the blockchain. Take a look at the different types of protocols and how they work.
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What is the PoA network?
The PoA network is an open-source project designed to be a public side-chain of Ethereum – though, it isn’t just a side-chain implementation. The PoA network was designed to... -
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What is the Loom PlasmaChain?
The work the team behind Loom Network is doing is quite astonishing. Today, it is one of the major sidechain players along with the Ethereum community of projects. Loom... -
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Blockchain consensus algorithms explained
Blockchains are an incentivised distributed ledger using a plurality of technologies ranging from decentralised communications protocols (whisper), storage protocols (independent nodes) and consensus mechanisms. In this guide, we explain... -
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What is Proof of Work?
Proof of Work is a consensus protocol used by cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, to validate the transactions that occur in their networks. These networks are usually built on blockchain technology. ...