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Sinai Nday Sinai Nday
Published on March 18, 2025

How to Create a Blockchain

Blockchain is a distributed ledger that processes transactions across a network of computers. Here’s more on how blockchain works, the benefits of using it and a step-by-step guide on how to create a blockchain.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on March 18, 2025

What Is Layer 1 in Blockchain?

Layer 1 is the base layer of a blockchain that supports all on-chain transactions and acts as the blockchain’s source of truth. Take a look at some examples of layer 1, how it differs from layer 2 and how it ties into the blockchain trilemma.

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Margo Steines Margo Steines
Updated on March 17, 2025

10 Top Biotech Companies in Edinburgh

Biotech develops novel solutions to persistent health problems. These Edinburgh biotech companies are a part of the innovation.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on March 17, 2025

20 Top 3D Printing Software

From beginner-friendly simulations to professional-level design, these software programs take 3D-printed creations from concept to reality.

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Kate O'Neill Kate O'Neill
Updated on March 17, 2025

How to Build Future-Ready AI Governance for Your Company

As governmental regulations change rapidly, your company needs to create internal guidelines that will prove durable in the face of change.

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Margo Steines Margo Steines
Updated on March 17, 2025

10 Pharmaceutical Companies in Bristol to Know

These pharma companies are working on new treatments for serious diseases.

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