Skip to content
Immutable Distribution

Immutable Distribution

Computing Tomorrow, Today

  • Home
  • GW Alger
  • Contact
  • Articles

Tag: consensus

Posted on December 19, 2020December 21, 2020

Understand the types of blockchain [3 of 20] | Beginner’s Series to: Blockchain

There are different types of blockchains that can be used depending on the purpose and audience. They can be public, private or a combination of the two. Understand the difference between blockchain types to learn and identify when you might … Read the rest

Posted on October 29, 2020October 20, 2020

Centralization vs Decentralization – Blockchain 101

Decentralized networks give users much more control over the rules and maintenance of that network. Let’s explore how information is confirmed, or mined, and added to the blockchain. But first, we’ll examine the differences between centralized and decentralized networks.… Read the rest

Posted on October 28, 2020October 19, 2020

What is a consensus algorithm?

There is only one state of truth in a blockchain. But how can we make sure the state of truth doesn’t get tampered with? Consensus algorithms are protocols that nodes use to agree with each other on the one and … Read the rest

Posted on October 23, 2019October 19, 2019

The Real Business of Blockchain

This video outlines 5 core elements of blockchain that support a ledger as well as the future of blockchain with artificial intelligence and integration with the Internet of Things.

  • Distribution
  • Encryption
  • Immutability
  • Tokenization
  • Decentralization
… Read the rest
Posted on August 31, 2019August 27, 2019

Consensus on blockchain: Establishing validity and truth (Non-technical)

How does blockchain consensus help to establish truth and validity? What is a consensus mechanism? What is forking a blockchain? What is the difference between “valid and true”? What are the limits to blockchain as a “truth machine”? What are … Read the rest

Posted on December 14, 2018December 12, 2018

Vitalik Buterin: Proof of Stake vs Proof of Work

In this brief video, Vitalik Buterin describes the difference between proof of work and proof of stake and why he considers proof of stake to be a more efficient consensus mechanism.

Proof of stake  is a type of algorithm by … Read the rest

Blockchain and Web 3.0

“Blockchain paves the way to greatly improved cryptography and online security. It establishes faster, more efficient, more transparent, more accountable and less expensive operations and transactions. It is the future of commerce. And it’s already begun.” GW Alger

Search

GW Alger

Learn More: Click for Author Info

Recent Posts

  • How To Fight Deplatforming: Decentralize February 27, 2021
  • Can a Pocket Translator Beat a Real Translator? We Tested It. | WSJ February 26, 2021
  • Robots Soon to Be Out Among Us, Says Boston Dynamics CEO February 25, 2021
  • Basic Electricity – Resistance and Ohm’s law February 24, 2021
  • Why Ethereum Isn’t Bitcoin and Nothing Beats Ethereum February 23, 2021
  • Liquid Metal Batteries. Are they an economic possibility? February 22, 2021
  • Voltage Explained – What is Voltage? Basic electricity potential difference February 21, 2021

Address

Immutable Distribution
Ventura, CA 93002

Computing Tomorrow, Today

Blockchain

“The secret to getting ahead is getting started.”
― Mark Twain

Copyright (c) 2018-2021  Immutable Distribution

Proudly powered by WordPress