The Cryptocurrency Open Patent Alliance (COPA) has joined forces with Unified Patents to protect the crypto community from patent trolls, launching a new Blockchain Zone aimed at challenging patents held by non-practicing entities (NPEs) that could threaten the open-source ecosystem. According to Unified Patents, this initiative seeks to deter NPE…
In an exciting new development, Shiba Inu is strengthening its security. To take its ecosystem to the next level Shiba has partnered with a leading open source cryptography company ZAMA. It is famous for building state of the art Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE). This move promises to strengthen the security…
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin believes that integrating decentralization and cooperation is one of the most pressing social challenges in the Ethereum ecosystem. There is a diverse group of researchers and developers who are “all building toward their own visions of what Ethereum can be,” Buterin wrote in his blog on…
BitcoinOS (BOS) has open-sourced BitSNARK, a zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) verification protocol enabling zk-SNARKs to operate on the blockchain without altering its core protocol. This development introduces one of the first working ZKP systems on Bitcoin’s mainnet, potentially transforming its privacy, scalability, and smart contract functionality capabilities. BitSNARK allows direct verification…
Ashigaru aims to continue developing privacy tools while addressing the limitations imposed by centralized components, following the legal troubles faced by Samourai’s original development team. The Samourai Wallet Case: A Backdrop for Ashigaru’s Creation According to its website, this new project is rooted in open-source principles and focuses on decentralization.…
However, the Trump campaign confirmed that the former President is safe. Authorities Detained the Suspect, Donald Trump Unharmed During a routine golf round at Trump International Golf Club, a Secret Service agent spotted a man with a rifle in the bushes near the perimeter. This occurred as Trump was moving…
Tornado Cash, a crypto mixing tool that conceals transaction details, remains a favored platform for cybercriminals aiming to obscure illicit funds. Despite US government sanctions imposed in 2022, its usage has surged recently. 4 Hackers Move $50 Million Through Tornado Cash On September 8, SpotOnChain reported that four hackers moved…
The Eigen Foundation, the organization behind Ethereum restaking protocol EigenLayer, is launching another airdrop rewards wave. In a Thursday post, the Foundation said that a total of approximately 86 million tokens will be released from September 17 in its “stakedrop” and go to users and contributors who have actively helped…
Reports have revealed that Aave is a key infrastructure provider in former President Donald Trump’s latest venture into the DeFi sector. On Sept. 3, Coindesk, citing the whitepaper of the Trump-associated crypto initiative World Liberty Financial, revealed that the project will be built on the Aave platform and the Ethereum…
The arrest and indictment of Telegram founder Pavel Durov by French authorities has led to renewed discussion about which messaging app provides the most privacy and protection for users. Despite its massive popularity, many critics say Telegram security is lacking. Government interest in privacy-preserving technology is intense, as criminals have…