Introduction to Cryptography: Why It Was Useful Even 4000 Years Ago. Part I
What is Cryptography? History of Cryptography & Modern Cryptography Techniques, Algorithms and Unsolvable Problems. What are the Popular Cryptographic Algorithms?
‘95% of the people are bounty hunters’ – Sharif Karmo, CEO Polkapad / Interview to Signum Capital
Polkapad CEO Sharif Karmo gave a voluminous interview to the Signum Capital audience, and we are sharing a small part of it in our blog!
Three Epochs of Launchpads
Back in 2013, the first ICOs appeared, which combined fundraising + getting an interested community. But now that the industry has outgrown its baby pants, the models are divided.
Consensus. Delegation in decentralization. Nodes
While the classic blockchain model worked great during the infancy of cryptocurrencies, in time the burden of registering every transaction by every actor in the system became unbearable and counter profitable. Why?
Digitalization of Decentralization: Community and Blockchain
Digital p2p platforms and applications allow the exchange of digital assets, while creating a powerful community of people interested in the smooth operation of the platform. Let's take a closer look at how a p2p system works and why this is a platform of decentralization.
What Are Blockchain Bridges, and Why are They Important for DeFi?
Blockchain bridges provide a way to quickly move tokens or other assets from one chain to another. They unite blockchains and allow cryptocurrencies to move between them — without the need for large intermediaries. But their existence is a risk...