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Sam Daley Sam Daley
Updated on October 04, 2024

Blockchain in Healthcare: 16 Real-World Examples

Blockchain in healthcare is used for everything from securing patient data to managing the pharmaceutical supply chain.

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Sam Daley Sam Daley
Updated on October 03, 2024

Blockchain and Logistics: 19 Examples of the Technology

These companies use blockchain to boost the security and efficiency of supply chains and logistics.

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Sam Daley Sam Daley
Updated on October 03, 2024

Blockchain and IoT: 10 Examples Making Our Future Smarter

How companies are combining IoT with blockchain technology to make the world a better-connected place.  

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Katlyn Gallo Katlyn Gallo
Updated on September 30, 2024

What Is Hashing? A Guide With Examples.

Hashing is an important concept in cybersecurity as it allows for the safe encryption of data. This guide explains its principles and applications.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on August 28, 2024

What Is a Consensus Mechanism?

Consensus mechanisms keep nodes in a distributed ledger on the same page.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on August 23, 2024

What Is the Ethereum Merge?

A look into the historic overhaul of crypto’s second-largest blockchain platform.

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Lisa Bertagnoli Lisa Bertagnoli
Updated on August 23, 2024

What Is Crypto Staking?

Buying and setting aside crypto is one way to earn passive income. But it’s also risky.

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Ari Joury, Ph.D. Ari Joury, Ph.D.
Updated on August 23, 2024

Proof of Stake Versus Proof of Work: Understanding the Differences

The proof of stake model is replacing the proof of work model for Ethereum. Here’s the difference in these two verification methods.

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David Koff David Koff
Updated on August 15, 2024

How to Create a Cryptocurrency

Creating a new cryptocurrency takes know-how, time, and the desire to create something that people will want to own and use. Here’s how the process works.

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Sam Daley Sam Daley
Updated on July 30, 2024

Blockchain in Finance: What It Is and How It’s Used

These companies apply blockchain in finance to help the banking and finance industries find their stride.

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