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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Has Set up His Own Bitcoin Node

Twitter and Square CEO Jack Dorsey is further supporting bitcoin with the launch of his own “node” – software that helps validate transactions and blocks on the network. On Friday, Dorsey shared an image on Twitter showing the node in the action of synchronizing with the bitcoin blockchain. He said simply, “Running #bitcoin.” The node will mean Dorsey has a hand in processing bitcoin…

Bitcoin Node Count Falls to 3-Year Low Despite Price Surge

The number of computers running the Bitcoin program fell to its lowest level in almost three years, according to data calculated by one prominent Bitcoin developer. 

Bitcoin’s total node count fell below 47,000 on Monday, a level not seen since 2017, based on estimates determined by a well-regarded Bitcoin developer who goes by the name “Luke Jr.” His numbers show a steady decline in the…

HTC’s New 5G Router Can Host a Full Bitcoin Node

Taiwanese tech firm HTC has launched a new router that can connect devices to 5G networks while supporting the bitcoin blockchain at the same time.

In an announcement on Wednesday, the firm revealed the EXODUS 5G Hub, a device said to offer secure 5G connectivity for all internet-enabled devices.

It will also support a full bitcoin node, allowing users to have a role in recording and…

Bitcoin Nodes Exit China After Regulations for ‘Healthy Development’

New knowledge displays that December and January noticed the largest adjustments in Bitcoin nodes in China and France, as the previous offered madatory registration with the federal government.

China Decreases Node Share

Statistics from Bitcoin community tracking useful resource Earn.comuploaded to social media February 2 ascertain the previous two months noticed Chinese node numbers alternate…

The Pillars of Blockchain #3 – Immutability

Immutable :: (Dictionary definition) :: unchanging through time; unalterable; ageless

While the dictionary definition is stated as such, Immutability, in the context of the Blockchain technology means something that cannot be tampered with. Data once recorded in the blockchain, cannot be modified in any format.

Immutable :: (Blockchain):: The inability of a block to be deleted or modified once it…

The Pillars of Blockchain #2 – Transparency

Moving on from our previous article in this series on pillars of this technology, we will now talk about the 2nd Pillar which is – Transparency. 

Related Reading: The Pillars of Blockchain #1- Decentralization

Blockchain offers some remarkable features such as:

A Distributed Ledger Technology

Use of cryptography to secure transactions

The ability to build logic and execute smart contracts (More on…