Surprisingly, Secondary Issuance is not Inflationary
Normally, when we analyze the emission model of a coin such as CKB, we usually only consider the theoretical total number of coins issued over time, i.e., the emission curve. However, this does not fu

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A Deep Dive Into the Tokenomics of Nervos Network
The unique tokenomics of Nervos have been specially designed to ensure platform sustainability

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Modular vs. Monolithic Blockchains: A Comprehensive Comparison
The rapid development of blockchain technology has brought forth a variety of architectural designs, with modular and monolithic blockchains being two of the most prominent. As the industry seeks to a
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Where we're going, we don't need Accounts: the Future of Onboarding
In the 14 years since the inception of Bitcoin, blockchain development shifted through multiple stages, each reflecting the evolving needs and challenges faced by the industry at the respective times.

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Proof-of-Work vs. Proof-of-Stake: Unraveling the Key Differences
As blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies continue transforming the digital landscape, understanding the core concepts underpinning their operation is crucial. Among these core concepts, consensus
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Understanding the Nervos CKB Issuance Model
Bitcoin’s most important value proposition in the economic sphere is its fixed issuance policy, since it is not subject to any change, and at the same time predictable, as long as we know how much and

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Common Knowledge Base (CKB): a Blockchain Developer’s Dream
Any prospective blockchain developer that has tried building decentralized applications has quickly realized that the current blockchains offer rather inflexible development environments. Building app

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Pi400 Ubuntu Node Setup Guide
How to run a CKB node on a RaspberryPi 400 with Ubuntu desktop 22.04
Running a node on a RaspberryPi can be a fun, efficient way of helping to decentralise the Nervos Network. Old pro's have probably

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Sidechains: Unlocking the Potential of Blockchain Scalability and Interoperability
As the world of blockchain technology continues to expand, sidechains emerge as a promising solution to address some of the limitations inherent in traditional blockchain networks. This article delves

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Nervos DAO — Withdrawal Process Explained
To understand how Nervos DAO works, you must first know that it works through cycles, and that each of these cycles are 180 epochs. On the Nervos network, each epoch has an estimated time of 4 hours.

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Quantum Resistance in Blockchains: Preparing for a Post-Quantum Computing World
As the field of quantum computing rapidly advances, concerns are growing about the potential impact of these powerful machines on the security of blockchain networks. Quantum computers, with their abi

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ASIC-Resistance, is it possible?
ASIC-Resistance describes the ability of a blockchain's mining algorithm to resist implementation of specialized hardware called ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits). ASICs are specificall

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What are Payment Channels?
Payment channels are a unique solution to the scalability problems decentralized blockchains face; they allow for faster and more efficient transactions.
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Blockchain Trilemma: The Ultimate Guide
What is the Blockchain Trilemma?
The Blockchain Trilemma is a theory, proposed by Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin, stating that blockchain networks can’t be secure, decentralized, and scalable all a

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What Is a Hash Function?
What Is a Hash Function?
Hash functions are mathematical functions that take an input of any length and transform it into a fixed-length character string. They’re a staple encryption tool in cryptogr

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Surprisingly, Secondary Issuance is not Inflationary
Normally, when we analyze the emission model of a coin such as CKB, we usually only consider the theoretical total number of coins issued over time, i.e., the emission curve. However, this does not fu

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A Deep Dive Into the Tokenomics of Nervos Network
The unique tokenomics of Nervos have been specially designed to ensure platform sustainability

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Modular vs. Monolithic Blockchains: A Comprehensive Comparison
The rapid development of blockchain technology has brought forth a variety of architectural designs, with modular and monolithic blockchains being two of the most prominent. As the industry seeks to a
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Where we're going, we don't need Accounts: the Future of Onboarding
In the 14 years since the inception of Bitcoin, blockchain development shifted through multiple stages, each reflecting the evolving needs and challenges faced by the industry at the respective times.

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Proof-of-Work vs. Proof-of-Stake: Unraveling the Key Differences
As blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies continue transforming the digital landscape, understanding the core concepts underpinning their operation is crucial. Among these core concepts, consensus
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Understanding the Nervos CKB Issuance Model
Bitcoin’s most important value proposition in the economic sphere is its fixed issuance policy, since it is not subject to any change, and at the same time predictable, as long as we know how much and

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Common Knowledge Base (CKB): a Blockchain Developer’s Dream
Any prospective blockchain developer that has tried building decentralized applications has quickly realized that the current blockchains offer rather inflexible development environments. Building app

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Pi400 Ubuntu Node Setup Guide
How to run a CKB node on a RaspberryPi 400 with Ubuntu desktop 22.04
Running a node on a RaspberryPi can be a fun, efficient way of helping to decentralise the Nervos Network. Old pro's have probably

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Sidechains: Unlocking the Potential of Blockchain Scalability and Interoperability
As the world of blockchain technology continues to expand, sidechains emerge as a promising solution to address some of the limitations inherent in traditional blockchain networks. This article delves

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Nervos DAO — Withdrawal Process Explained
To understand how Nervos DAO works, you must first know that it works through cycles, and that each of these cycles are 180 epochs. On the Nervos network, each epoch has an estimated time of 4 hours.

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Quantum Resistance in Blockchains: Preparing for a Post-Quantum Computing World
As the field of quantum computing rapidly advances, concerns are growing about the potential impact of these powerful machines on the security of blockchain networks. Quantum computers, with their abi

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Nervos: An In-Depth Overview of a Blockchain Network Built for Modularity
This article seeks to be the be-all and end-all resource for the underlying architecture and value proposition of the Nervos network.
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ASIC-Resistance, is it possible?
ASIC-Resistance describes the ability of a blockchain's mining algorithm to resist implementation of specialized hardware called ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits). ASICs are specificall

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What are Payment Channels?
Payment channels are a unique solution to the scalability problems decentralized blockchains face; they allow for faster and more efficient transactions.
What are Payment Channels?
Payment channels ar

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Blockchain Trilemma: The Ultimate Guide
What is the Blockchain Trilemma?
The Blockchain Trilemma is a theory, proposed by Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin, stating that blockchain networks can’t be secure, decentralized, and scalable all a

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Common Knowledge Base: Understanding Our Ethos
An essay on time preference and building future-proof blockchains.
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Layer 1 vs. Layer 2 Blockchain Networks: What is the Difference?
Layer 1, in the context of blockchain networks, refers to the base layer chain where transactions are settled with finality. On the other hand, Layer 2 networks are scaling solutions built on top of

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The UTXO Model Explained
The Unspent Transaction Output (UTXO) accounting model plays a critical role in the functioning of Bitcoin and other UTXO-based cryptocurrencies. It ensures the accurate tracking of coin ownership ch

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UTXO vs. Account-Based Blockchains - Benefits and Drawbacks
UTXO (left) vs. Account-Based (right) can be imagined like cash transaction vs. bank transfer
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What Are Optimistic Rollups? Everything You Need to Know
Optimistic rollups are Layer 2 scaling solutions designed to offload some of the transaction processing from the underlying Layer 1 blockchains they're built on to increase their transaction throughpu

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What is a 51% Attack in Cryptocurrency?
What Is a 51% Attack and How Does It Work
A 51% attack is an attack on a cryptocurrency when а miner or group of miners successfully hijacks and controls more than 50% of a blockchain's hash rate. By

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What Is a Hash Function?
What Is a Hash Function?
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What Is Nakamoto Consensus?
Nakamoto Consensus, named after the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, is a Byzantine Fault Tolerant (BFT) consensus mechanism that combines Proof-of-Work with the "longest chain" rule

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What Is the UTXO Alliance?
The UTXO Alliance is a collaborative initiative that brings together individuals and organizations working towards making the UTXO (Unspent Transaction Output) model more scalable, secure, and intero

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