Category: Blockchain

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14 dicembre: LayerZero Labs , uno sviluppatore di blockchain, ha lanciato il suo aggiornamento “V2” di LayerZero, un protocollo per inviare messaggi tra blockchain, su testnet, secondo un comunicato stampa: “V2 è un aggiornamento del protocollo che aumenta le capacità di personalizzazione per la sicurezza delle dApp e come vengono eseguite le transazioni, oltre a contribuire a rendere il protocollo più semplice da sviluppare nel complesso.” I miglioramenti includono “sicurezza modulare”, “applicazione pigra di nonce-order” per un throughput più elevato, un “esecutore” senza autorizzazione per sostituire il “relayer” V1 e…

Top five blockchain ETFs that returned over 100% in 2023: Data

As the cryptocurrency community has been focused on the potential approval of a spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States, some crypto-linked ETFs have already been racking up significant gains in 2023. One such ETF is the VanEck Digital Transformation ETF (DAPP), which has surged nearly 207% year to date (YTD), according to data from TradingView. Launched in April 2021, DAPP tracks the price and performance of the MVIS Global Digital Assets Equity Index, which, in turn, is based on the performance of major companies involved in…

Blockchain media authentication app eyes news journalism as primary use-case

Decentralized infrastructure network provider Nodle has released the first version of its blockchain-based media authentication application called Click, which could prove useful in combatting artificially generated media and fake news.  As previously reported by Cointelegraph, Nodle has developed a software development kit (SDK) for its ContentSign solution, which cryptographically proves the integrity of data captured by mobile devices using blockchain technology. The Click application supports the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) and is a member of the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI). The latter is a project led by…

Enterprise blockchain Coti set to become Ethereum privacy-centric layer-2 in 2024

Enterprise-grade blockchain platform Coti is set to transition protocol to become a scalable, privacy-focused layer-2 on Ethereum in 2024. An announcement shared with Cointelegraph outlines how Coti will shift from a standalone protocol to an Ethereum layer-2 to bring its privacy features to the broader ecosystem. Coti V2’s features a cryptographic approach called garbled circuits, which allows transactions to be processed without exposing sensitive information and data. Drawing from the field of multi-party computation (MPC), garbling protocols enable two or more parties to jointly compute a function while keeping both their…

Dfinity founder says blockchain can bolster efforts to fight climate change

Dominic Williams, founder and chief scientist at Dfinity, says blockchain technology and its decentralized and trustless nature, gives it a unique ability to assist in the fight against climate change.  Williams told Cointelegraph there are three ways in which blockchain can address climate challenges. Blockchain networks can support the creation of trustless infrastructure that offers incentives for climate action, increases efficiency and provides an alternative to traditional information technology, which has a “huge carbon footprint.”  ICYMI: #ICP will be a part of Voluntary Recycling Credits (VRC) This is the first…

Chinese government plans for blockchain-based identity verification

The Chinese Ministry of Public Security plans to roll out a new blockchain-based platform called RealDID to verify the real-name identities of its citizens.  According to a press release for an event held on Dec. 12 by the Blockchain-based Service Network (BSN), a Chinese blockchain firm, the project, planned with the Chinese government,  will have multiple use cases. These include personal real name confirmation, personal data encrypted protection and certification, private logins, business identities, personal identification certificate services and information vouchers on personal identity. The application will allow Chinese citizens to register…

Blockchain Gaming Primed To Break $600 Billion Barrier By 2030

This year, the emerging sector of gaming within the blockchain, popularly known as GameFi, has faced a significant downturn, primarily attributed to a noticeable dearth of interest and traction among enthusiasts. Reports indicate that the initial enthusiasm surrounding GameFi has waned throughout the year, leading to a less-than-rosy outlook for the industry. Despite these apparent challenges and a somewhat subdued current state, recent findings in a comprehensive report shed light on a more optimistic future for GameFi. Released on December 11, an analysis conducted by Fortune Business Insights predicts a…

Explosive Growth Forecasted for Blockchain Gaming: Market to Hit $614 Billion by 2030

The blockchain gaming industry, a dynamic and rapidly evolving sector, is forecasted to skyrocket from its 2023 valuation of $154.46 billion to an astounding $614.91 billion by 2030, marking an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.8%​​​​​​. This remarkable growth trajectory underscores the increasing integration of blockchain technology into gaming, offering an innovative blend of entertainment and digital asset management. Emerging Trends in Blockchain Gaming 1. The Emergence of DAOs in Gaming: One notable trend is the integration of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) within games. Pioneered by games like…