Blockchain as a Peacekeeper: How Distributed Ledgers Could Reduce Nuclear Risks

Blockchain as a Peacekeeper: How Distributed Ledgers Could Reduce Nuclear Risks

A groundbreaking report from King's College London suggests blockchain technology could be the unlikely hero in nuclear disarmament. As a crypto analyst who's seen it all, I break down how immutable ledgers might foster trust between nations, verify treaty compliance, and potentially prevent Armageddon. Spoiler: It's more promising than most politicians' promises.
SHA-256 Collision Breakthrough: Should Crypto Investors Panic? A Developer's Rational Take

SHA-256 Collision Breakthrough: Should Crypto Investors Panic? A Developer's Rational Take

As a blockchain developer, I break down the recent SHA-256 collision attack breakthrough at EUROCRYPT 2024. While researchers achieved 31-step collisions (out of 64), your Bitcoin isn't immediately at risk. This article explains why the crypto ecosystem's pants aren't literally on fire yet, though we should monitor developments closely. I'll walk you through what this means for mining, private keys, and why Web2 infrastructure would collapse before cryptocurrencies do.