CRYPTOCURRENCY
Metamask: Ropsten Network Not Showing Up in MetaMask As a digital asset trader or DeFi platform user, you’re probably not new to Metamask. This popular browser extension allows you to easily manage your cryptocurrency accounts and interact with various blockchain networks. However, I’ve run into an issue where Ropsten Network is not showing up in … Read more
Ethereum: Understanding and Preventing Sybil Attacks The rise of decentralized applications (dApps) in the world of blockchain technology has led to an increase in cybersecurity threats. One particularly insidious attack is the Sybil attack, a type of denial of service (DoS) or distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack that can compromise the integrity and security … Read more
Ethereum: The Pegged Case of Digital Currencies The world of digital currencies is a vast and complex landscape, with different cryptocurrencies competing for attention. One of the peculiar aspects of the digital currency market is the use of pegged values, where some digital currencies, such as NuBits, peg their value to the dollar or other … Read more
How to Calculate Ethereum Address Balance Using a Private Key – A Step-by-Step Guide Ethereum is a decentralized platform that allows for the creation and execution of smart contracts, allowing developers to build complex applications without relying on intermediaries like exchanges or wallets. However, getting an address balance directly from a private key can be … Read more
Ethereum: Understanding the UTXO Database The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) uses a memory model called Unspent Transaction Output (UTXO), which stores information about transactions that have been spent across multiple blocks. The UTXO database is the primary storage mechanism for this data and plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of the blockchain. The … Read more