Category: EOS
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EOS likely to drop inflation rate from 5% to 1%
EOS is considering dropping its current 5 percent inflation rate all the way down to 1 percent in order to avoid unnecessary funds being accumulated in the network’s savings account. EOS holders are currently participating in an official poll to decide on the matter, with all participants voting in favor of the drop. EOS Authority…
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Blockchain Migration Is All the Rage
On April 24, Gifto announced that it’s moving house from Ethereum to Binance Chain. In doing so, it joins half a dozen other projects that have recently committed to the most talked about new blockchain in town. Blockchain migration can occur for a number of reasons, but beyond providing an instant shot of publicity, does…
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Block Producers change EOS constitution following voting gridlock
The long-awaited EOS user agreement was signed by 21 of the network’s 30 Block Producers following months of negotiation and debate following referendum gridlock. The new document replaces the much-criticised EOS interim constitution as the network’s governing document. Under the terms of the new EUA, Block Producers will continue to hold a dominant role in network…
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Decentralized Networks Aren’t as Censorship-Resistant as You Think
Censorship resistance is a much-touted attribute of decentralized networks. They allow anyone to permanently store anything onchain without seeking permission. While this is technically true, the reality, for many supposedly decentralized blockchains, is anything but. As the fate of controversial dapps has shown, even decentralized app stores aren’t immune from censorship and deplatforming. Also read:…
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Is Ethereum’s market share at risk from EOS and TRON?
With Ethereum (ETH) retreating from all-time highs and settling between $100 and $150, some are suggesting the world’s second largest crypto is losing momentum. A recent report from Bloomberg showed that both EOS and Tron have surpassed the platform in popularity with both users and developers, putting its market share in danger. Growing Competition for the…
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Following bitcoin’s 19% surge, crypto explodes: bull market in the works?
Bitcoin’s price recorded an impressive 19 percent rally from $4,200 to nearly $5,000 while market capitalization increased by $20 billion within the span of an hour. Bitcoin passes $5,000 on Coinbase Pro In the past month, fueled by the strong performance of crypto assets and alternative cryptocurrencies, the valuation of the crypto market rose by…
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Mineable Cryptocurrencies Are Far More Valuable Than Non-Mineable Coins
There are 2,121 digital currencies tracked on market websites with a net valuation of around $140 billion. Statistics for the end of Q1 2019 show mineable digital assets to be the most valuable cryptocurrencies on the market today, with the top eight mineable coins representing 68 percent of the entire cryptoconomy. Also read: Bitcoin and…
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China Favors Tron and EOS in New Crypto Ranking But Downgrades Bitcoin
China’s Center for Information and Industry Development has released its latest crypto project ranking. Tron and EOS top the list out of the 35 crypto projects evaluated while Bitcoin has been downgraded slightly. The center also evaluated the projects independently based on basic technology, applicability, and creativity. Also read: SEC Chair Explains Key Upgrades Needed…
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Spain’s 2gether Unveils Crypto Debit Card, as Polispay Is Forced to Cancel Its Mastercard
2gether, a Spanish banking platform, has announced the launch of its prepaid Visa debit card that allows holders to pay for goods and services using cryptocurrency. Customers can use the card to make payment in euros or via bitcoin core, bitcoin cash, ripple, ethereum, EOS, litecoin and stellar. Also read: Cboe Discontinues Bitcoin Futures for…