Hash functions are a one-way mathematical problem. If a person has the resulting hash, it is impossible to convert it back to the original data. In this episode of “Bitcoin, Explained,” hosts Aaron ...

Understanding Bitcoin is a one-way hash function should make sense because a hash function cannot be reversed. Once you understand that, it is hard to go back to thinking otherwise. The secure hash ...

A blockchain is a distributed database that is shared among the nodes of a computer network. This database records all the transactions that occur on this network. An important distinction between a ...

Many may see blockchain technology as solely a function of the crypto industry, but its future may extend far beyond the exchange of cryptocurrencies. A blockchain’s unique properties, which include ...

At its core, blockchain resembles a public electronic ledger, keeping information safe on a network of computers. Rather than depending on a central authority—such as a government database or a ...

The latest episode of HIO looks at how blockchain and AI transform wearable technology with Cudis CEO Edison Chen, who explains how Web3 gives users control over their health data. Wearable technology ...

Rapid technological change has led to a global deluge of data. Certain aspects of shared information—authenticity, verification, speed, and integrity—are key to good governance and to helping ...