In our “Blockchain” section, we explore the technology behind cryptocurrencies and decentralized systems. Here you will find explanations of how blockchain works, its real-world applications, and the latest developments in distributed ledger technologies. Read the “Blockchain” section on ForkNews to understand how blockchain is transforming digital infrastructure and finance.
Singapore Airlines plans to use blockchain technology to give loyal customers the ability to spend their accumulated miles in new ways.
A protocol called PHANTOM is presented as a solution that can confirm a transaction over any network bandwidth. The authors of the new protocol were Yonatan Sompolinsky and Aviv Zohar.
The media are actively discussing what impression the recent upgrade of the Facebook news feed will have on users and companies whose business is built on its platform. According to Facebook executives, the changes were introduced in response to growing criticism and a survey conducted last year to prevent abuse of the platform.
On January 16, the New York Times published an article entitled “Beyond the Bitcoin Bubble.” The essence of the article can be summed up in one sentence: “Bitcoin may end up being a hindrance to the development of blockchain technology.”
International shipping major FedEx is set to use a blockchain-based platform in its daily operations by joining the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA).
The Wyoming Blockchain Coalition recently won several pieces of legislation that will benefit both the community and the state of Wyoming. These acts were based on two characteristics of the state that make it especially attractive to blockchain technology: zero taxes on corporate property and strict laws that govern LLCs registered in the state.
TRON Labs in an official statement said that they plan to launch a beta version of the Exodus system on March 31, 2018. The release will also include the TRON virtual machine (TVM), which will allow users to develop smart contracts in several languages, including Java.
A group of major financial institutions wants to use blockchain technology to resurrect a business that nearly destroyed the global banking system in 2017: converting mortgages into securities.
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