So, let's start off by imagining this scenario. You have to go to some government department to renew your licence or change your son's middle name to Hodl, they will make you complete copious amounts of complicated, burdensome paperwork to do so. Since we're in the glorious age of technology, you, like me, have probably [...]

Ever wondered how thousands of birds manage to coordinate and fly together in massive flocks? I certainly have. I had even more specific questions come to think of it. Does some leader bird choose the direction in which they all fly? If so, how do birds elect this leader bird (democratically I hope)!? And how [...]

In my previous article, we explored the concept of anonymity in blockchains and why it is generally a difficult problem. If you haven’t yet read it, then I suggest you do before continuing.  But, if you’re too lazy to refer to it, here’s a quick recap: Remember that blockchains are inherently public and transparent, which [...]

In this day and age, transactions are perhaps one of the most plentiful interactions in existence. Whether people are buying their morning coffee, airtime, insurance, fuel or almost anything else, transactions underpin our way of life. Each transaction signifies our willingness to exchange our money for something we perceive as valuable. For the most [...]