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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

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The Bitcoin Protocol Explained: How It Actually Works

Delton Rhodes

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

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The Double Spending Problem, Explained

Delton Rhodes

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

Blockchain Fundamentals

P2PK: Pay To Pubkey Transactions Explained

Delton Rhodes

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

Blockchain Fundamentals

The Byzantine Generals Problem, Explained

Delton Rhodes

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

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

Delton Rhodes

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

9 min read Feb 5, 2025

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What Is RSA Encryption? An Overview Of The RSA Algorithm

Delton Rhodes

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

11 min read Jan 11, 2025

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Understanding Bitcoin Address Essentials: Security, Formats, and Transactions

Delton Rhodes

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

7 min read Jan 11, 2025

Blockchain Fundamentals

SHA-256 Cryptographic Hash Algorithm

Delton Rhodes

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 Jan 11, 2025

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What’s A Hashing Algorithm? An Introduction

Delton Rhodes

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

8 min read Jan 11, 2025

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Blockchain Programming Languages: An Introductory Guide

Delton Rhodes

Note: Since this blog post was originally published, "Modules" have been renamed to "Contracts" and "Antara Framework" has been renamed…

10 min read Jan 11, 2025

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Scrypt: What is Scrypt Mining Algorithm

Delton Rhodes

In this article, we explore why Scrypt was invented and how the algorithm has been used by prominent blockchain projects. We will then assess its current effectiveness compared to other Proof of Work consensus algorithms.

4 min read Jan 11, 2025

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