Bitcoin nodes independently validate transactions and enforce shared rules without a central authority. Proof-of-work ...

The blockchain is a distributed database that records data and allows users to exchange and store value in the form of cryptocurrency. To coordinate and maintain such a decentralized system, the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I’m an Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Nicosia. Sustainability is no longer optional; it is a regulatory ...

Consensus mechanisms underpin the effective operation of blockchains by ensuring a single consistent and honest ledger. The design and implementation of these consensus mechanisms can improve or ...