Category: Blockchain

Execs weigh in on blockchain gaming future

As Web3 gaming showed resilience despite the crypto bear market, professionals working in the space predict that the next year will be more eventful for the blockchain gaming niche.  Henry Chang, the CEO of the South Korean game development company Wemade, believes that there will be an increase in blockchain-based games released in 2024. Chang told Cointelegraph in a statement that there will be more complex applications of Web3 within games. Chang said: “As developers gain experience and confidence, we should also see greater experimentation and sophisticated use of blockchain…

Bitcoin Ordinals could be stopped if blockchain bug is patched, claims dev

A bug fix on the Bitcoin network could put a stop to new Bitcoin Ordinals and BRC-20 tokens as they’re causing network congestion by “exploiting a vulnerability,” claims a Bitcoin Core developer. In a Dec. 6 X (Twitter) post, developer Luke Dashjr said inscriptions — used by Ordinals and BRC-20 creators to embed data on satoshi’s — exploit a Bitcoin Core vulnerability to “spam the blockchain.” He explained the Bitcoin Core code has allowed users to set limits on the size of extra data in transactions since 2013, but “by…

Circle and Stanford’s Joint Effort: A Leap Forward in Blockchain Security?

In a significant advancement for blockchain, Circle Research, in collaboration with Stanford’s Applied Cryptography Group, has unveiled two groundbreaking open-source projects. According to the official announcement, these initiatives address the persistent challenges of on-chain theft and the limitations of current blockchain-based financial systems. The Future of Safer On-Chain Transactions? Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, announced the launch of these projects, highlighting their potential to “revolutionize” the security and versatility of blockchain transactions. From 2021 to 2023, nearly $10 billion was lost to illicit theft and attacks on blockchain platforms. 2023…

Web3 Attribution Platform Spindl Teams Up With AppsFlyer to Improve Blockchain Gaming Analytics

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Cryptocurrency Executives Anticipate Bullish Trends and Potential Bitcoin Surge in 2024 – Blockchain News, Opinion, TV and Jobs

In the dynamic world of cryptocurrency, industry leaders are optimistic about the start of a new bullish phase, with growing anticipation for Bitcoin to reach fresh all-time highs above $100,000 in 2024. Bitcoin has experienced a remarkable rally, surpassing a 120% increase this year alone, leading many enthusiasts to believe that this upward momentum will persist into the coming year. Last week, Bitcoin closed at approximately $37,450. The market experienced considerable volatility during the week, triggered by the US Department of Justice’s settlement with Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange.…

How blockchain improves daily healthcare routine, explained

The significance of blockchain in the daily healthcare routine Blockchain has the potential to revolutionize healthcare by preserving data integrity, fostering better teamwork, and increasing patient care — even in the face of ongoing difficulties with scale and integration. Blockchain technology has the potential to completely transform healthcare practices. Its importance stems from its capability to ensure record-keeping that is transparent, safe and unchangeable. This translates to improved patient-centered treatment, quick information sharing and data security in the healthcare industry.  Blockchain makes it easier to create a decentralized ledger that…

United Nations, Algorand Network To Launch Blockchain Academy In 2024

An organization that works to end poverty on behalf of the United Nations is about to provide its 22,000 employees with extensive blockchain training. The main goal of this program, administered by the United Nations Development Programme, is to enable the agency’s workers to actively contribute to the promotion of sustainable development in different countries. By providing its staff with cutting-edge understanding and expertise in blockchain technology, UNDP hopes to capitalize on creative ideas that can be crucial in tackling issues related to poverty and supporting global sustainable development goals.…

United Nations agency to upskill thousands of staff in blockchain tech

A United Nations agency tasked with helping countries eliminate poverty is set to upskill its 22,000 staff in blockchain technology, with the ultimate goal of helping countries achieve “sustainable development” growth.  According to a Nov. 30 statement, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has partnered with the Algorand Foundation to launch a blockchain academy in 2024. The academy will serve the UNDP’s 22,000 staff members across 170 countries, educating them about distributed ledger technology and blockchain, including how it could be used for financial inclusion, supply chain transparency, real-world asset…