Delton Rhodes

Head of Content at Komodo - Delton enjoys empowering people through education, creating content about open-source innovation, and keeping up with everything happening in the blockchain space.

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Types of DEX Liquidity: AMM Vs. P2P Order Books

Blockchain Fundamentals

Types of DEX Liquidity: AMM Vs. P2P Order Books

Most crypto traders that have interacted with decentralized exchanges are familiar with automated market making protocols like Uniswap and SushiSwap. However, there are actually a few other types of DEX liquidity models that exist. Here's how they compare.

4 min read Aug 31, 2023

SHA-512 Hashing Algorithm Overview

Blockchain Fundamentals

SHA-512 Hashing Algorithm Overview

SHA-512, or Secure Hash Algorithm 512, is a hashing algorithm used to convert text of any length into a fixed-size string. Each output produces a SHA-512 length of 512 bits (64 bytes).

8 min read Dec 12, 2023

A Brief History Of Cryptology: Cryptography and Cryptanalysis In Practice

Blockchain Fundamentals

A Brief History Of Cryptology: Cryptography and Cryptanalysis In Practice

Cryptology is the study of establishing a channel for secret communications (cryptography) and breaking secret communication channels of enemies (cryptanalysis)…

10 min read Aug 31, 2023

The Bitcoin Protocol Explained: How It Actually Works

The Bitcoin Protocol Explained: How It Actually Works

You might be wondering how does Bitcoin work? There are actually a lot of ingenious technologies bundled together to make the network run smoothly. In this article, we'll look at the basics of Bitcoin code, security, and transactions.

10 min read Aug 31, 2023

The Double Spending Problem, Explained

Blockchain Fundamentals

The Double Spending Problem, Explained

The double spending problem is a security concern specific to digital cash and cryptocurrency projects. In particular, the double spending…

9 min read Aug 31, 2023

P2PK: Pay To Pubkey Transactions Explained

Blockchain Fundamentals

P2PK: Pay To Pubkey Transactions Explained

P2PK, or "Pay to Pub Key" transactions in full form, are one specific type of payment in the Bitcoin script.…

4 min read Aug 31, 2023

The Byzantine Generals Problem, Explained

Blockchain Fundamentals

The Byzantine Generals Problem, Explained

The Byzantine Generals Problem is a challenge in computer science that portrays the difficulties of ensuring security in a distributed…

6 min read Sep 6, 2023

What is Delegated Proof of Stake? An Overview of DPoS Blockchains

What is Delegated Proof of Stake? An Overview of DPoS Blockchains

Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) is a blockchain consensus mechanism in which users who hold that blockchain’s coin are…

9 min read Aug 26, 2024

What Is RSA Encryption? An Overview Of The RSA Algorithm

What Is RSA Encryption? An Overview Of The RSA Algorithm

RSA encryption is a public key encryption technology that enables a sender to transmit secret messages to a recipient over…

11 min read Jul 16, 2024

Understanding Bitcoin Address Essentials: Security, Formats, and Transactions

Blockchain Fundamentals

Understanding Bitcoin Address Essentials: Security, Formats, and Transactions

A bitcoin address is essential in the world of cryptocurrency, serving as a unique identifier for transactions. This bitcoin address,…

7 min read Jul 2, 2024

SHA-256 Cryptographic Hash Algorithm

Blockchain Fundamentals

SHA-256 Cryptographic Hash Algorithm

SHA-256, or Secure Hash Algorithm 256, is a hashing algorithm used to convert text of any length into a fixed-size string of 256 bits (32 bytes).

12 min read Aug 13, 2024

What’s A Hashing Algorithm? An Introduction

What’s A Hashing Algorithm? An Introduction

A hashing algorithm is a function that converts any input data into a fixed-length output known as a hash. It…

8 min read Jul 16, 2024

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