Merkle Trees are a fundamental component of Blockchain technology and allow them to function with transaction integrity. To develop an understanding of decentralized systems and their efficient functionality, let us start from the basics. What is a cryptographic hash function? A cryptographic hash function is a function which takes an input and gives an output…
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Cryptocurrencies have inculcated themselves into the daily affairs of the common man. The pioneer of cryptocurrencies is the Bitcoin, its fluctuations in price make for an investor’s rollercoaster. As with all currency in the economy, cryptocurrencies have to be stored somewhere for safekeeping. There are two types of wallets which are used for this: Hot…
You know that guy who does a lot of work but just doesn’t get the attention he deserves? The PAKE Protocol is that guy. PAKE – One of the most efficient cryptographic protocols ever drafted yet rarely gets used. NOTE : Throughout this article, there might be words you have never heard of. I have…
What comes to your mind when you hear someone say Web Development? Probably something along the lines of “designing” a webpage, right? Web Development and Web Design are two totally different areas, interesting in their own way. Web Development is so much more than just Web Design. Let’s get technical. Any webpage has three components:…