Digital signatures and the blockchain technology

Blockchain deals with digital documents and any authentication to be done in the system will demand the use of digital authentication mechanisms. As such, all documentation is ‘stamped’ with digital signatures.

The “new” Ox protocol

how “new” is the new way the Ox protocol work with regard to the exchange coins? If you know, the person you want to trade with, all you need is to send an Ox order via messenger or email. Then, all they need to do is accept the order and execute.

Crypto wallet choice – your responsibility

By Lumai Mubanga. [email protected] In our use of fiat currency like the dollar and many other currencies, we use physical wallets made of leather or other materials to carry our money around. We may not be faced with hard decisions to make when purchasing these wallets. We are in control and we decide when to […]

Enterprise blockchain platforms (part 3)

The need for more centralization and a choice of consensus mechanisms are among the critical factors that determine the success of individual enterprise blockchains. There are arguments that this compromises on the security feature as opposed to decentralization and scalability.

Cryptocurrency industry – A personal experience

By Lumai Mubanga. [email protected] Editor note from Finmail: The title is slightly updated to reflect the content. I woke up to the world of cryptocurrency in 2016, at the time when Bitcoins were gaining momentum and its market value was increasing. Out of sheer curiosity, I jumped into the band wagon, with no clue to […]

Blockchain application in the insurance industry

The insurance market is one of the largest and dynamic industries. It is one industry where quick decisions need to be made based on real and authentic data as well an industry fraught with fraud, inefficiency and unprocessed claims amounting to billions of dollars. How will blockchain technology help such an industry?

How Blockchain threatens traditional third parties (part 1)

The level of trust that Blockchain has so far displayed has begun to erode and threatened the very existence of some third party entities. How have some traditional third parties “failed” their clients, leading to Blockchain debut as the custodian of trust?

Proof of stake consensus – why appealing? Part 1

Recently it was announced that the new launch Ethereum 2.0 will adopt the proof of stake algorithm. Why could this algorithm be more appealing?

Blockchain indexing – a marvelous feat!

The graph has immerged as that blockchain “search engine” equivalent to google… it is a protocol developed to specifically index and make queries on blockchain data. As a blockchain user, you have much to explore and learn about the Graph.

Can cryptocurrency be legal tender?

by Lumai Mubanga Legal tender is usually government-issued and controlled. It is regarded, as a national assert recognized and used as legal tender in other neighbouring countries. Legal tender is also regarded as national pride and a sign of sovereignty. Some more powerful legal tender currencies like the US Dollar are also used as reserve […]