This paper provides a comprehensive review and comparative analysis of the technological architectures, consensus mechanisms, and inherent limitations of the leading decentralized blockchain platforms - Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.
This paper proposes a proof-of-virtual-machine (PoVM) approach to replace the energy-intensive proof-of-work (PoW) in traditional blockchains, with the goal of reducing the carbon footprint.
The Execution Tickets proposal introduces an innovative ticketing mechanism that enables the Ethereum protocol to directly broker Maximal Extractable Value (MEV), traditionally an external revenue stream for validators. This approach aims to facilitate a more equitable distribution of value within the Ethereum ecosystem and enhance the network's security and economic robustness.
The core message of this paper is that the proposed bodyless block propagation (BBP) scheme can improve the transactions per second (TPS) scalability of blockchain systems from O(1/log(N)) to O(1), where N is the number of nodes in the network, without compromising security.
Blockchain technology has far-reaching implications, both positive and negative, for consumers across the world. While it can revolutionize the remittance industry, empower the unbanked, and enable secure storage of personal records, it also facilitates illicit activities like drug trade, money laundering, and terrorism funding.
zkFi offers a middleware solution for privacy and compliance, enabling seamless integration of zero-knowledge proofs in various protocols.
HotStuff-2 enhances efficiency and security in Byzantine consensus protocols compared to HotStuff.
ALT token holders can now stake their tokens to actively engage and provide economic security for AltLayer's MACH Alpha rollout.
Pipelined Moonshot consensus protocol's safety is formally verified using IVy, ensuring the absence of design or logic errors.
Smart contracts must be secure and trusted-by-design to eliminate the need for third-party trust.