Oxen Blogs
We’re upgrading the way we do Service Node updates! Over the coming week, we’ll be trialling a new method of upgrading the Service Node network. ...
06 July 2021 — Kee Jefferys
New Directions: Exploring a Stablecoin on Oxen
The instability in the privacy-focused stablecoin market has led us to considering creating an stablecoin on Oxen, first proposed by members of our community...
03 July 2021 — Kee Jefferys
The privacy pump: Privacy coins and the future of crypto
Right from the start with Bitcoin, the rise of cryptocurrency has been inextricably linked to the ideals of privacy and anonymity. It's time to switch to cryptocurrencies that live up to these ideals — privacy coins. ...
01 July 2021 — Alex Linton
Come for the FLIP, stay for the OXEN
Even though privacy is our bread and butter, Oxen also has lots to offer in terms of utility, programmability, and automation. Here are just a few of the reasons Oxen is a project to worth looking into. ...
25 June 2021 — Alex Linton
Unweaving a tangled web: Decentralising the ownership and infrastructure of the web
The web is not a neutral force. If we want it to work for us, and not against us, we have to take control of the operation and maintenance of the web....
17 June 2021 — Alex Linton
Built on Oxen: The future of digital communication
They say data is the new oil — but privacy is gold. And Oxen has struck gold. Oxen is a privacy protocol that can be used by anyone, not just the tech elite. ...
04 June 2021 — Alex Linton
Who let the DOGE out: Why OXEN should be the king of the kennel
Proof of stake, instant and private transactions, service nodes, Session, Lokinet, and much, much more. OXEN has just as much bark as bite. Could it be the next DOGE?...
02 June 2021 — Alex Linton
Clean energy crypto: Creating a sustainable future for blockchain
Everyone knows Proof of Work consensus uses a lot of energy. People care about the climate — and crypto needs to catch up....
14 May 2021 — Alex Linton
The State of Digital Privacy: How Did We Get Here?
The state of privacy on the internet has been degrading for years. Let's take a look at how that happened and what can be done to fix it....
Helicopter foundation: Letting our decentralised network fly on its own
Ever since service nodes were first introduced to the network, the foundation has been operating service nodes. It makes sense for the OPTF to run service nodes — but we wanted to see how the network would fare without our help....
26 April 2021 — Alex Linton
Lokinet goes next level: Integration in Session and other apps
With the arrival of Liblokinet, developers can easily integrate Lokinet as a library into their applications, opening up a whole new world of Lokinet use cases. ...
Rebranding Lokinet: Shapes and vectors
Lokinet has always been the sleeping giant of the Oxen stack. Lokinet has come a long way since it was born back in 2018, and, now it’s time for us to refresh its look and feel to match the tech....
19 April 2021 — Josh Jessop-Smith
Oxen Hardfork (9.0.0 Audacious Aurochs)
Today, we are announcing the next Oxen hardfork. Check out the timeline for the release of Audacious Aurochs!...
19 April 2021 — Kee Jefferys