Casper - Ethereum's Latest Protocol Upgrade
Ethereum secures its ledger through a sequence of protocol upgrades. The most recent, Casper, replaces proof-of-work with proof-of-stake. Under Casper, validators lock ether into a deposit contract; they propose or attest to blocks. Each correct attestation earns ether. Each incorrect or absent attestation triggers a penalty that destroys part of the deposit. The protocol withholds […]
Cardano - A Third-Generation Blockchain Built on Peer-Reviewed Research
Charles Hoskinson, co founder of Ethereum, launched Cardano in 2017 through Input Output Hong Kong, a company he established with Jeremy Wood in 2015. The project's stated goal is to deliver a blockchain that balances decentralization, scalability along with long-term viability. Every protocol change is subjected to academic peer review before release - papers appear […]