Lightning Network: Next-Generation Bitcoin Architecture The Lightning Network is an off-chain, second-layer solution that runs on top of the blockchain to address Bitcoin’s scalability and transaction speed issues. Summary Decentralization, security, and irreversibility are just a few of the benefits of blockchain networks. However, the decentralized network takes time to establish consensus on new transactions … Read more
Klaytn’s Rapidly Expanding Service Ecosystem Klaytn, a blockchain developed by Korean company Kakao, has a flexible modular network architecture that makes it an interesting enterprise blockchain option. Summary Klaytn is similar to Ethereum and EOS in that it aims to achieve mainstream blockchain adoption through the development of flexible, value-driven end-user services. While Klaytn began … Read more
IOTA: Distributed Ledger Technology, Minus the Blockchain A commendable conundrum: DAGs could be a viable alternative to blockchain’s higher transaction costs and slower speeds, which is a praiseworthy paradox. Some argue, however, that if the blockchain is lost, decentralization will be lost as well. Summary IOTA is a decentralized ledger technology (DLT) platform that runs … Read more
The Internet Protocol: DFINITY’s Answer to Web Decentralization DFINITY’s Internet Computer is a public blockchain network that aims to disintermediate commercial cloud service providers by replacing the traditional IT stack. Summary DFINITY’s Internet Computer is an Ethereum competitor that claims to be able to scale infinitely and function at web speed. The Internet Computer is … Read more
ICON (ICX): A Deep Dive Into Its Public Blockchain Architecture and Utility We look at the key components of the ICON (ICX) blockchain, including the notable consensus, staking, and delegation features of ICON 2.0. Summary To guarantee its integrity, openness, and longevity, the ICON Network employs a sophisticated technical design and governance mechanism. It also … Read more
ICON (ICX): A Deep Dive Into Enterprise and Consumer Use Cases ICON is continuing to deploy real-world blockchain technologies to help with disease management, ID verification, payments, DeFi, NFTs, and other challenges. Summary Enterprise blockchain adoption has been a primary goal in South Korea since the debut of the ICON project. The ICON Network has … Read more
ICON (ICX): Revolutionizing the Blockchain Landscape in Korea and Beyond ICON Network (ICX), South Korea’s largest blockchain initiative, connects online communities with enterprises in banking, healthcare, government, and more. Summary ICON is a blockchain network based in South Korea that uses the Goloop protocol, which is a proprietary blockchain protocol. The ICON Foundation is the … Read more
Hyperledger Fabric: The Global Leader in Enterprise DLT The Hyperledger project, which is open-source, is the global leader in enterprise-grade distributed ledger solutions. Summary Hyperledger is a Linux Foundation-led collaborative effort that develops enterprise-focused distributed ledger technology and makes open-source tools, frameworks, and code libraries available to its more than 200 members. Hyperledger Fabric, the … Read more
Helium Network (HNT): Decentralizing Wireless Networks For the construction of the world’s largest decentralized wireless network, a novel blockchain-based incentive model has been developed. Summary Helium is a blockchain network that uses a decentralized global network of Hotspots — devices that double as network miners and wireless access points — to provide long-range connectivity to … Read more
Hedera Hashgraph: A DLT Alternative to Blockchain for Global Business Hedera’s unique architecture and legacy-sanctioned business model could help construct a bridge between tradition and blockchain. Summary Hedera Hashgraph is a public Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) that uses a Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) instead of a blockchain for its architecture. A council of global business … Read more