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The problem of blockchain scalability requires solutions. One of them was the development of the concept of sharing on the Ethereum network, which entails the breakdown of network data into smaller sections, which are called shards. The shards contain their own packets of data, allowing them to essentially become distinct from others and thus work on strictly assigned sections of network information. The application of sharding can help reduce network latency, as they free up more processing power from each network node. The nodes store and process all network data, and the ability to lessen the load on each will allow them to work more ef

As part of the “Blockchain Pop” section, we allow ourselves to imagine our digital future. We analyzed the news regarding the potential integration of blockchain technologies into social networks. What will it look like? What advantages can blockchain give to familiar social networks? In this article, although we operate with facts from the latest news of the digital world, we still do not predict the future and do not make statements. We want to discuss the possible integration of blockchain and social networks and share ideas and our vision with you. Twitter positions itself as a platform for effective microblogging. It is also conven

As part of the “Blockchain Pop” section, we allow ourselves to imagine what our digital future would look like. We have analyzed the news regarding the integration of blockchain technologies into streaming services and video hosting, the most popular places for concentrating copyright content. How might it look? What benefits can blockchain bring to artists and authors? It is worth mentioning that in this article, although we operate with facts from the latest news of the digital world, we still do not predict the future and do not make statements. We want to discuss with you the possible integration of blockchain and social networks and s

Almost nothing. The creator of bitcoin (or a group of individuals, as some believe) went to great lengths to remain anonymous. Here we could end this article. But several interesting facts still lie on the surface, and these facts once again confirm the mystery of this figure. On the P2P Foundation website, Satoshi indicated his date and place of birth: April 5, 1975, Japan. Given the secrecy of this person, it is safe to say that this information is not true. Moreover, some publicists spotted an Easter egg on this date. On this date, in 1933, American President Franklin Roosevelt signed a decree on the confiscation of gold from citize

Unlike Satoshi Nakamoto, whose real existence is still in doubt among some people, Vitalik is fairly a public person, and by his 28 years has managed to become one of the most influential figures in the world of cryptocurrencies. It's no secret that it was his project that created Ethereum. What else do we know about him? In 2011, Vitalik founded Bitcoin Magazine, which became the only major print publication covering cryptocurrency at that time. Vitalik was only 18 years old at that time. The name Ethereum was invented by Vitalik himself, inspired by science fiction. He said that he liked the name because of its euphony, and also beca

It all started with the mysterious bitcoin, which no one believed. Almost nothing is known about the figure of Satoshi Nakamoto, its creator. The first crypto enthusiasts acted at random, not even suspecting (but secretly hoping) that in a few years, their assets would grow in value thousands of times. Remember everyone's beloved story about the first purchase of bitcoins? A programmer from the USA spent 10,000BTC for two pizzas. Our new Blockchain-Pop section presents a selection of funny cases and fun facts in blockchain and cryptocurrencies. Let’s begin, shall we? In 2013, British programmer James Howells threw his old hard drive int