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Social Security numbers are a privacy liability

[Feb 2 3:00 PM] Hundreds of millions of SSNs have been leaked online already, but a privacy-focused identity solution could help fix the problem.

Quantum computing will fortify Bitcoin signatures: Adam Back

[Dec 22, 2024 10:23 AM] The post-quantum era is still “several decades away,” but it could be a net positive for the Bitcoin network’s security.

Don't be afraid of quantum computers

[Dec 19, 2024 3:00 PM] Blockchain technology has a clear path to quantum-resistant security. Quantum computing challenges cryptography, but zero-knowledge proofs offer a solution.

Crypto firm Zama launches tool to build private apps on any EVM chain

[Dec 6, 2024 11:00 AM] The cryptography firm is launching an Ethereum Virtual Machine coprocessor enabling full end-to-end encryption and private smart contracts.

‘The Splurge’ to seek better cryptography to prepare for quantum computers: Buterin

[Oct 29, 2024 6:06 AM] Vitalik Buterin shared his plan for “The Splurge,” to “fix everything else” in upgrading Ethereum, including defending against encryption-breaking computers.

China has not cracked encryption, at least not yet — Mental Outlaw

[Oct 19, 2024 5:05 PM] Quantum bits currently require temperatures between approximately -200 degrees Celsius to -270 degrees Celsius to operate properly.

Blockchain fixes misuse of biometric data — Privado ID founder

[Oct 9, 2024 9:48 PM] Because biometric data cannot be replaced, storing the data requires the highest levels of security, Evin McMullen told Cointelegraph.

Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? Does it even matter in 2024?

[Oct 8, 2024 9:30 PM] The cryptocurrency world is abuzz with HBO’s upcoming documentary about the mysterious creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. For years, the enigma surrounding Nakamoto’s identity has fascinated both crypto enthusiasts and mainstream…

Len Sassaman’s Legacy: Could He Be the Man Behind Bitcoin?

[Oct 8, 2024 4:45 PM] On Wednesday, HBO is set to release a documentary that claims to reveal the identity of Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, and speculation is swirling around Len Sassaman as the potential figure. Rumors are circulating that Sassaman could…

Szabo or NSA? New report revisits Bitcoin creator mystery

[Oct 8, 2024 3:30 PM] As HBO’s documentary sparks fresh debate, a new report from 10x Research revisits theories about Bitcoin’s enigmatic creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, involving Nick Szabo and the NSA.

Who was Len Sassaman, and why might HBO think he is Satoshi Nakamoto?

[Oct 5, 2024 12:28 AM] The late cryptographer and privacy advocate is in the spotlight because bettors on Polymarket think he may be identified as Satoshi Nakamoto.

7 confusing crypto terms (almost) nobody understands

[Sep 28, 2024 1:00 PM] The crypto world is full of technical terms, some of which are so difficult that almost no one understands them.

Linux debuts decentralized trust with Hedera and 100+ members

[Sep 16, 2024 5:10 PM] The Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust will incorporate all of Linux's decentralized projects in one place, including all of Hyperledger.

The Other Satoshis: Bitcoin's Most Important Early Contributors

[Aug 28, 2024 6:38 PM] This article is featured in Bitcoin Magazine’s “The Halving Issue”. Click here to get your copy.If, in 2021, the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto remains a mystery, so too does the two-year period from 2008 to 2010 when Bitcoin’s creator served as the

Satoshi vs physics: How quantum Bitcoin miners could make ASIC obsolete

[Aug 23, 2024 5:28 PM] Quantum rigs might pose a bigger threat to blockchains than quantum decryption.

Cryptography startup Fabric raises $33M for new data privacy chip

[Aug 19, 2024 9:40 PM] Blockchain Capital and 1kx co-led the Series A round that will back the development of a new computing chip focused on data privacy.

Fabric, Startup Building 'VPU' Chips for Cryptography, Raises $33M

[Aug 19, 2024 2:33 PM]

Remembering Hal Finney’s Vision: The 20th Anniversary of Reusable Proofs of Work 

[Aug 17, 2024 3:30 AM] This week marks the 20th anniversary of Hal Finney’s introduction of Reusable Proofs of Work (RPOW), a groundbreaking concept that paved the way for today’s digital currencies. Finney’s visionary work continues to echo…

It's a Different Sort of Olympics as Cryptographers Face Off in Polyhedra's 'Proof Arena'

[Jul 31, 2024 7:00 PM]

WhatsApp and Signal survive EU chat control bill — For now

[Jul 1, 2024 7:42 AM] EU legislators have dropped plans to scan messaging apps, but privacy advocates can’t celebrate just yet.

Firm Behind Pudgy Penguin NFTs Acquires Frame to Build Abstractchain for Consumer Crypto

[Jun 29, 2024 1:41 PM] Igloo Inc., the team behind the Pudgy Penguins non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has announced the acquisition of Frame, aiming to enhance the consumer crypto experience by developing Abstractchain. This move is expected to address limitations in current…

Polygon Labs acquires Toposware, pushing total ZK investment to $1B

[Jun 4, 2024 7:00 AM] The deal brings Polygon’s cumulative zero-knowledge technology investment to over $1 billion, the company said. Toposware’s team is behind Polygon’s Type 1 Prover technology.

Blockchain can help eliminate cybercrime threats

[May 29, 2024 7:30 AM] Cybercrime is a growing scourge that shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon without a serious game changer to stem the tide.

White paper that birthed crypto ZK-proofs receives IEEE ‘Test of Time’ award

[May 20, 2024 10:30 AM] The paper, released in 2014, lays the foundations for blockchain privacy and scaling.

Exiled Russian Opposition Leader Launches Blockchain-Based Referendum on Vladimir Putin’s Election Win

[May 10, 2024 12:00 AM] Exiled opposition leader Mark Fegyin is leading an effort to give Russians an anonymous, blockchain-powered way to register a "protest vote" against Russia's election results which have handed Vladimir Putin a fifth term as Russian president.

Vitalik Buterin breaks down ‘Binius’ as a way to speed up zero-knowledge proofs

[Apr 30, 2024 11:52 PM] The Ethereum co-founder expects “many more improvements” in binary-field-based proving techniques in the months ahead.

Cryptography Firm Zama Raises $73M for 'Fully Homomorphic Encryption' Apps

[Mar 6, 2024 11:01 PM] The funding found was led by Multicoin Capital and Protocol Labs and included participation from Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko and Ethereum and Polkadot co-founder Gavin Wood. The 'FHE' technology allows for processing of encrypted data…

Does Worldcoin Need a Reevaluation? Understanding Sam Altman’s Crypto-AI-UBI Experiment

[Nov 20, 2023 2:39 PM]

What is Moore’s law, and how does it impact cryptography?

[Nov 5, 2023 10:31 AM] Moore’s law predicts that the number of transistors on a microchip will double approximately every two years, significantly impacting cryptography.

Developers on Google Cloud to ‘Verify’ Smart Contracts With Space and Time’s ZK-Proof Protocol

[Nov 3, 2023 12:00 AM] Developers working with the Google Cloud data warehouse known as Bigquery can now verify blockchain smart contracts and other business processes using Space and Time’s zero-knowledge (ZK)-proof protocol. The protocol is said to be useful for…