Blockchain Fundamentals - Komodo Academy

The DEX Era Is Just Getting Started

In 2020, the adoption of decentralized exchanges (DEXs) ramped up significantly. The DEX landscape is quickly evolving in 2021. While DEXs today mainly limit trading to a single blockchain network, the future of cross-protocol trading is looking bright.

5 min read Aug 31, 2023

Blockchain Fundamentals

Types of DEX Liquidity: AMM Vs. P2P Order Books

Delton Rhodes

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

Blockchain Fundamentals

SHA-512 Hashing Algorithm Overview

Delton Rhodes

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

Blockchain Fundamentals

A Brief History Of Cryptology: Cryptography and Cryptanalysis In Practice

Delton Rhodes

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

Blockchain Fundamentals

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

Blockchain Fundamentals

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 Jul 2, 2024

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 Aug 13, 2024

Blockchain Fundamentals

Asymmetric Encryption: An Introduction To Asymmetric Cryptography

Delton Rhodes

Asymmetric encryption is an advanced form of cryptography where the key used to encrypt data is distinct from the key…

9 min read Aug 31, 2023

Blockchain Fundamentals

Distributed Ledger Technology: An Overview of DLT Systems

Delton Rhodes

Distributed ledger technology (DLT) is more than just blockchain. There are a wide variety of solutions that use different architectures to verify the accuracy of data.

9 min read Aug 31, 2023

Blockchain Fundamentals

7 Blockchain Use Cases Primed For Serious Growth In 2021

Delton Rhodes

Blockchain technology has seen tremendous advances in its brief history and, as a result, many prominent blockchain use cases have…

11 min read Aug 31, 2023