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Building Blocks, Building Blockchains: How the Oxen Blockchain Works With Session, Lokinet, and Blink
Building Blocks, Building Blockchains: How the Oxen Blockchain Works With Session, Lokinet, and Blink

Oxen is many things: a project, a foundation, an idea. But first and foremost, Oxen is a blockchain. The Oxen blockchain is the backbone of Oxen’s powerful and versatile suite of privacy tools. Every privacy feature, tool, and solution we’re building...

31 May 2020Admin

Achievement Get: An Update From Simon Harman, CEO of Oxen

Achievement Get: An Update From Simon Harman, CEO of Oxen

An update from Simon harman, CEO of Oxen, about where the project has been and where it is going....

28 May 2020Simon Harman

Connecting the Dots: How Session Brings Value to the Oxen Network

Connecting the Dots: How Session Brings Value to the Oxen Network

Those of you who have been following Oxen for a while have watched Session grow into one of the main products — and one of the most talked about aspects — of the whole Oxen ecosystem. But for newcomers in particular, it may not be immediately clear h...

18 May 2020Admin

Blink: Fast-tracking the Future of Crypto Transactions

Blink: Fast-tracking the Future of Crypto Transactions

Until now, crypto transactions have been either fast or anonymous — not both. Blink is Oxen's new instant anonymous payments mechanism....

25 March 2020Admin

Oxen Name System (ONS): The Facts

Oxen Name System (ONS): The Facts

ONS can assign human-readable usernames to Session IDs and Oxen Wallet addresses, with other features in the works!...

24 March 2020Alex Linton

Back to School: Learing eSafety

Back to School: Learing eSafety

Everyone goes to all available lengths to keep their loved ones safe from the dangers of the world — both offline and, increasingly, online. But sometimes it can be hard to understand both the benefits and the dangers of the internet, both for kids a...

28 January 2020Admin

Blockchain Consensus Mechanisms: Proof of Work, Proof of Stake, and Hybrid Mechanisms

Blockchain Consensus Mechanisms: Proof of Work, Proof of Stake, and Hybrid Mechanisms

Every computer network needs a way to ensure that all connected devices are in agreement about the state of the network: whether data is valid, where and how it should be sorted, etc. For centralised networks, reaching this consensus is easy: the cen...

23 January 2020Admin

Choosing a Blockchain Project: The Checklist

Choosing a Blockchain Project: The Checklist

Choosing a blockchain project to get involved with can be really stressful. There are thousands of different blockchain projects in operation, and it can be hard to tell which ones are worth your time. Trimming that long list down to a handful of opt...

06 January 2020Admin

How to Trade Cryptocurrency: Crypto Trading Basics

How to Trade Cryptocurrency: Crypto Trading Basics

We’re covered the basics of buying, storing and selling cryptocurrency. Now, it’s time to take things up a notch and take a look at cryptocurrency trading....

27 December 2019Admin

Masternode Pools: How They Work & How They Can Help

Masternode Pools: How They Work & How They Can Help

Running a masternode or service node is a great way to earn a passive income through cryptocurrency rewards. However, doing so requires staking (locking away) a certain amount of cryptocurrency. For some blockchain projects, the staking requirement i...

18 December 2019Admin

Blockchain security: How does crypto prevent Sybil attacks?

Blockchain security: How does crypto prevent Sybil attacks?

Sybil attacks are a security threat against blockchains which involve someone trying to take over a network by operating lots accounts, nodes or computers. ...

17 December 2019Alex Linton

How to Sell Cryptocurrency: Crypto Selling Basics

How to Sell Cryptocurrency: Crypto Selling Basics

The process of selling cryptocurrency is generally the reverse of buying crypto. And just like buying crypto, the process will change depending on what kind of exchange you’ve chosen to use: Regular trading platform, brokerage service, or direct trad...

15 December 2019Admin

How to Store Cryptocurrency Safely

How to Store Cryptocurrency Safely

Once you’ve bought your crypto, there are a few different options when it comes to storing it. These storage options are all referred to as ‘wallets’. It’s important to note that no matter which wallet option you choose, your funds are not literally ...

11 December 2019Admin