Study Finds Certain Proof of Stake Networks Vulnerable to Low Cost Attacks

On Jan. 22, a team of students from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (UIUC) released a unique study concerning the longevity of certain proof of stake (PoS) networks. According to the research, more than 26 PoS blockchains could suffer from vulnerabilities called “Fake Stake” attacks. Also read: Satoshi’s Bitcoin Whitepaper Is Now Available in … Read more

What Is HTMLCoin?

There are quite a few “older” cryptocurrencies which still fly under the radar today. HTMLCoin certainly falls into this category, even though the team intends to set a new standard for cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation in the future. There are some interesting aspects of HTMLCoin, including its hybrid approach and the use of Ethereum’s Virtual Machine. … Read more