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The Pros and Cons of PoW vs. PoS in Blockchain
Both have their own unique advantages and disadvantages, but which one is better? Let’s get started with the pros and cons of each to…
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Understanding Proof of Work Consensus Algorithm in Blockchain
Are you tired of hearing about all these fancy blockchain terms like “consensus algorithm” and “proof-of-work”? To kick things off: what is proof-of-work? It’s…
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The Challenges of Reversing RSA Public Key Encryption
You know, that thing that keeps your online banking information safe from prying eyes? Well, what if I told you that it’s not as…
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Elliptic Curve Arithmetic and Discrete Logarithm Problem
Today we’re going to dive deep into the world of Elliptic Curve Arithmetic (ECA) and the Discrete Logarithm Problem (DLP). But before we get…
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Efficient Elliptic Curve Point Multiplication Algorithms
But don’t worry, I won’t bore you with the technical jargon and mathematical mumbo-jumbo. Instead, let me break it down for you in simple…
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Using MathJax / $\TeX$ on the Cryptography site
That’s where MathJax comes in the magical tool that lets us use $\TeX$ to make our equations look fancy and sophisticated on this here…
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Understanding SHA-1 and Its Weaknesses
Today we’re going to talk about SHA-1, one of the most popular hash functions out there. But before we dive in, let’s take a…
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The Hidden Property of Hash Functions
Today we’re going to talk about something that might seem like common knowledge, but is actually quite fascinating: the hidden property of hash functions.…
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Understanding Hash Functions and Their Applications
Before anything else: What is a hash function? It’s basically like taking a big chunk of data (let’s say your favorite cat video) and…
