CRYPTOCURRENCY

Art Meets Algorithm: The Emergence of AI in NFTs The world of digital art and collectibles has witnessed a significant evolution in recent years, thanks to the emergence of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). These unique digital assets have captured the attention of artists, collectors, and investors alike. However, the creation process for NFTs relies heavily on […]

Tracing Code Paths for Fuzz Testing in Bitcoin Core Fuzz testing, which involves intentionally introducing bugs or unexpected inputs into software systems to test their robustness and resilience, can be particularly difficult with complex codebases like Bitcoin Core. When it comes to tracing the source of function calls during fuzz testing, navigating the code can

Bitcoin Core Test Cases: PKH() nested in TR() enabled The Bitcoin Core test suite has been updated to allow pkh() nested within tr() in certain cases. This feature was flagged as invalid in the original test vector, but is now included. What are PKH() and TR()? pkh() is a command that converts a key (address)

Can a Spend Before a Timestamp Condition Be Put on a Bitcoin UTXO? The age-old question of how to implement spend-before-timestamp conditions on Bitcoin UTXOs (Unconfirmed Transaction Objects). In this article, we’ll delve into the current state of affairs and explore possible solutions. What are Bitcoin UTXOs? Bitcoin UTXOs are immutable transaction objects that represent

Ethereum: A Possible Proof-of-Work System Using Non-Cryptographic Factors The concept of proof-of-work (PoW) has been around for centuries, and its evolution into cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin has led to various proposals and experiments. One idea that has attracted attention is the use of non-cryptographic factors as a difficulty level in PoW systems. This approach is often

I can provide you with information on Cryptocurrencies and their respective ecosystems. Please note that investing in cryptocurrencies carries significant risks, and it’s essential to do thorough research or consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. What is a Decentralized Exchange (DEX)? A decentralized exchange (DEX) is an online platform that enables the

Understanding Ethereum Transactions and UTXO When exploring the world of Ethereum, it is important to understand how transactions are performed on the blockchain. In this article, we will explore the concept of Unspent Transaction Output (UTXO) and its relationship to transactions. What is a UTXO? UTXO represents the current state of unspent transaction outputs on

The Difference Between a Full Node Running the Bitcoin Daemon vs. Bitcoin-QT: A Guide to Contributing to the Network As a user of the Bitcoin protocol, contributing to the network’s resources is essential to maintaining the integrity and security of the blockchain. With multiple nodes running on each computer, the question arises: what is the

Setting Up Bitcoin Mining on Your Local Area Network (LAN) Using Bitmain S3 for Solo Mining Hi, Thank you for reaching out! I am more than happy to walk you through setting up Bitcoin mining on your local area network (LAN) using the latest firmware version of the Bitmain S3 with ASIC. Noob, don’t worry,

Ethereum: The Fund Verification Process In the Ethereum network, verifying funds is crucial to ensure that transactions are valid and that the sender of a transaction has sufficient assets to pay for it. This process involves multiple layers of checks and balances to prevent malicious actors from manipulating the system. The Mempool The mempool is