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Explore the importance of sidechains in blockchain technology – their definition, mechanisms, pros and cons, and real-world examples for scalable solutions.

Learn more about the Ethereum Cancun-Deneb (Dencun), designed to enhance the scalability and efficiency of the Ethereum blockchain with proto-danksharding.

Maximal Extractable Value entails selecting and ordering transactions within a block to be added to a network chain for financial gain beyond the usual rewards.

Proof of Reserves (PoR) makes the crypto ecosystem more transparent by restricting custodians from using your deposits for their interests.

The blockchain trilemma refers to the idea that it’s difficult for a blockchain to simultaneously achieve optimal decentralization, security, and scalability.

Cryptocurrency mining is a necessity for the security of a blockchain network. It also enables you to earn cryptocurrency and contribute to the greater good.

Harmony (ONE) is an Effective Proof of Stake blockchain that uses sharding to increase throughput without sacrificing decentralization and security.

Learn how to create a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) with tools that provide the open-source code and smart contracts needed for governance.

Algorand (ALGO) is a Pure Proof of Stake blockchain focused on scalability and decentralization. It has its own blockchain, cryptocurrency, and smart contracts.

The Ethereum Arrow Glacier upgrade delays the blockchain's difficulty bomb until June 2022, ensuring miners will move to Proof of Stake in Ethereum 2.0.

The London hard fork update brings significant changes to Ethereum transaction fees and Proof of Work (PoW) difficulty, all in preparation for Ethereum 2.0.

Tendermint is a blockchain engine based on BFT consensus. Learn about what it can do for the cryptocurrency ecosystem at Binance Academy.

Private, public, and consortium blockchains have been deployed to cater to a range of use cases. Learn more about these ledgers at Binance Academy.

Crypto staking helps to secure and validate transactions on a blockchain. Validators help secure the network and receive incentives for their participation.

LPoS enables users without technical expertise to help secure the Waves network, leasing their WAVES to full nodes without losing control of their tokens.