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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

The Assistance and Access Bill 2018: One Year Later

The Assistance and Access Bill 2018: One Year Later

It’s been around a year since the Australian Parliament tabled, and hurriedly passed, the Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Bill 2018 (Otherwise known as the AA Bill, or TOLA). This bill sought to give Austral...

05 December 2019Admin

Centralized vs Decentralized Networks

Centralized vs Decentralized Networks

The words ‘centralized’ and ‘decentralized’ are thrown around a lot in the cryptocurrency world. That’s because blockchain technology is generally decentralized — blockchains were created as a viable alternative to centralized networks. But what do ‘...

04 December 2019Admin

How to Calculate Masternode Rewards

How to Calculate Masternode Rewards

So you’ve heard that running a masternode or service node for a blockchain project can earn you cryptocurrency rewards — enticing, right? But have you factored in the costs? Is it worth the time and effort? This article will help you figure that out ...

27 November 2019Admin

How to Buy Cryptocurrency: Crypto Buying Basics

How to Buy Cryptocurrency: Crypto Buying Basics

To get started with buying cryptocurrency, you’ll need to make an account with a cryptocurrency exchange. A cryptocurrency exchange is a third-party service that processes cryptocurrency transactions on your behalf. The exchange typically charges a f...

17 November 2019Admin

What is Cryptocurrency?

What is Cryptocurrency?

Cryptocurrency is a digital asset that can be used for peer-to-peer transactions, without needing to go through a central intermediary like a bank or money wire service. Instead of relying on a central authority, cryptocurrencies usually use a decent...

12 November 2019Admin

What is Blockchain?

What is Blockchain?

The blockchain is a distributed ledger of transactions secured with cryptography, usually maintained by decentralised networks of nodes, masternodes or service nodes. Blockchains are designed to provide consumers with an effective way to facilitate i...

06 November 2019Admin

The Challenges of Absolute Freedom of Expression

The Challenges of Absolute Freedom of Expression

The freedom to communicate thoughts, ideas and our expressions is something we all value. So much so, the United Nations recognises freedom of expression as a fundamental human right. We have aligned Loki’s mission with this fundamental human right. ...

29 October 2019Admin

Does Pulse Make the Rich Richer?

Does Pulse Make the Rich Richer?

Recently we released our fifth Oxen Improvement Proposal in which we outlined a new Proof of Stake scheme, Pulse. If it’s to be implemented, Pulse would have Service Nodes produce blocks, order transactions, and secure the blockchain, rendering miner...

01 October 2019Admin

The Five Eyes Have Your Privacy in Their Sights

The Five Eyes Have Your Privacy in Their Sights

The ‘Five Eyes Alliance’ – Australia, USA, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom – have recently discussed installing ‘backdoors’ into popular messaging services like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Facebook Messenger. A backdoor would allow high-level...

01 August 2019Admin

Oxen’s Response to the Assistance and Access Bill 2018

Oxen’s Response to the Assistance and Access Bill 2018

As many of you may have been tracking, the Australian Parliament has been deliberating on a piece of legislation for the last couple of months called the Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Bill 2018. This bill ...

09 December 2018Simon Harman