Jürg Hunziker Joins nChain Group’s Board of Directors
Expanding the board’s enterprise software expertise is key to surfacing value from
an industry leading IP portfolio
Why public blockchain will thrive.
We often get asked the question, ‘Is it better to use public or private chains for our enterprise needs?’. It’s a great question, meriting further discussion to outline the differences between the two and understand why blockchain must be public to unlock the full benefit of the technology. As the technology is still in its infancy, terminology …
Blockchain and its Role in iGaming
The iGaming industry is characterised by its rapid growth and tech-savvy platforms. The global online gaming market is forecast to grow to £160bn by 2026. Naturally, it’s positioned to seize the opportunity that modern technologies present. One of the most promising solutions that have the potential to bridge the gap between legal and illegal iGaming markets …
Debunking Blockchain Myths – Part 2: “Proof of work is a waste of energy”
In this follow-up to the introduction on why understanding data integrity, utility, and scalability is critical to any discussion of proof of work or Bitcoin energy consumption, we derive three foundational pillars for the sustainable use of energy by proof-of-work blockchains…
Debunking Blockchain Myths – Part 1: “Proof of work is a waste of energy”
Blockchain’s energy consumption, as portrayed in mainstream media, is controversial and widely misunderstood. The criticisms are rooted in fundamental misconceptions of proof of work and other elements that underpin a scalable blockchain system such as the BSV blockchain, on which nChain builds its solutions…