Crypto

The SHA256 algorithm represents a 256-bit cryptographic hash function. It’s the successor to SHA1, mapping an arbitrary data of any size to a hexadecimal string of 128 bits. Word or Phrase SHA256 Value I love …

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A genesis block is the name given to the first block of a cryptocurrency. Modern versions of Bitcoin, for instance, number it as Block 0, though early versions counted it as Block 1. A Blockchain …

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Cryptography is the branch of mathematics that deals with encoding messages to prevent them from being read by anyone except their intended recipient. In ancient times, it was used primarily as a means for securely …

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A blockchain is a ledger of transactions, which can’t be altered or reversed. Think of a Blockchain as a database for transactions that doesn’t require trusted administrators. Bitcoin is built on top of a blockchain, …

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This is a rather contentious topic, especially given the recent Bitcoin price surge. As of this writing, Bitcoin has reached a valuation of over $62,000 dollars/BTC. A truly astonishing number by any metric. But let’s …

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This is a straight to the point guide on the differences between the three (3) Bitcoin address formats — P2PKH, P2SH, and bech32. Pay to Pubkey Hash (P2PKH) “Pay to Pubkey Hash” (P2PKH) is the …

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Bitcoin Core is Bitcoin — that’s right, it’s the original BTC. More specifically, it’s the software that runs the Bitcoin network. It was formerly called Bitcoin-QT. Bitcoin Core is the original software wallet which verifies …

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