Polkadot is one of the most highly-anticipated next-generation, developer-focused blockchains. This comparison with Ethereum, the most widely adopted developer-oriented chain, is meant to help newcomers to the networks understand the differences between the two, and may help developers choose which one to build on. At a high level, the two projects are only partially overlapping. […]
/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/polkadot-vs-ethereum.png3491000Derek Yoo/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/PureStake_Logo-Horizontal-340x156-300x138.pngDerek Yoo2019-11-11 11:22:302019-11-11 13:28:20Choosing a Platform: A Comparison of Ethereum vs Polkadot
It has been 11 days since we joined the active validator set for Kusama, and I wanted to share some initial thoughts on the experience in case this is helpful to other validators, nominators, or other participants thinking about engaging with Kusama or Polkadot. The first impression to convey is that interest in Kusama and […]
/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/polkadot-first-11-days-01.png3491000Derek Yoo/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/PureStake_Logo-Horizontal-340x156-300x138.pngDerek Yoo2019-11-07 12:04:532019-11-11 14:56:4111 Days Validating on Kusama: First Impressions & Emerging Power Dynamics
The Algorand Proof of Stake network issues rewards to its token-holders in order to stimulate and grow the network — but it’s not always clear how these returns are calculated. In this article, I’ll outline the basic framework of the Algorand rewards distribution model, and walk through some potential impacts it could have on the […]
/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/algorand-reward-distribution-1200.png4181200Stefan Mehlhorn/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/PureStake_Logo-Horizontal-340x156-300x138.pngStefan Mehlhorn2019-10-29 08:25:042019-10-29 13:57:03Demystifying Algorand Rewards Distribution: A Look at How & When Algorand Token Rewards Are Calculated
We have spent the last several months researching existing and soon-to-be-launched public blockchains, and we have come to the conclusion that Polkadot is an extremely ambitious and interesting project. Many teams are already building projects to be ready by the time the MainNet launches. Given PureStake’s infrastructure and DevOps expertise as a company, the obvious […]
/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/polkadot-validator-blog-banner-1200.png4181200Derek Yoo/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/PureStake_Logo-Horizontal-340x156-300x138.pngDerek Yoo2019-10-23 16:28:582019-10-29 13:56:24Here Are the 4 Factors That Convinced Us to Become a Polkadot Validator
Everybody has had that experience of second guessing yourself after sending a transaction. Did I send to the right address? Did I mistype a character? Why isn’t the transaction showing up in the explorer? Algorand addresses consist of a random collection of 58 capital letters and numbers. Working with these addresses can be challenging, as […]
/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/algorand-vanity-account-address-generation-1200.png4181200Derek Yoo/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/PureStake_Logo-Horizontal-340x156-300x138.pngDerek Yoo2019-10-21 09:22:282019-10-29 13:57:27Struggling to Organize Your Algorand Addresses? Use This Utility to Generate Vanity Addresses
Choosing a Platform: A Comparison of Ethereum vs Polkadot
/in Blog /by Derek YooPolkadot is one of the most highly-anticipated next-generation, developer-focused blockchains. This comparison with Ethereum, the most widely adopted developer-oriented chain, is meant to help newcomers to the networks understand the differences between the two, and may help developers choose which one to build on. At a high level, the two projects are only partially overlapping. […]
11 Days Validating on Kusama: First Impressions & Emerging Power Dynamics
/in Blog /by Derek YooIt has been 11 days since we joined the active validator set for Kusama, and I wanted to share some initial thoughts on the experience in case this is helpful to other validators, nominators, or other participants thinking about engaging with Kusama or Polkadot. The first impression to convey is that interest in Kusama and […]
Demystifying Algorand Rewards Distribution: A Look at How & When Algorand Token Rewards Are Calculated
/in Blog /by Stefan MehlhornThe Algorand Proof of Stake network issues rewards to its token-holders in order to stimulate and grow the network — but it’s not always clear how these returns are calculated. In this article, I’ll outline the basic framework of the Algorand rewards distribution model, and walk through some potential impacts it could have on the […]
Here Are the 4 Factors That Convinced Us to Become a Polkadot Validator
/in Blog /by Derek YooWe have spent the last several months researching existing and soon-to-be-launched public blockchains, and we have come to the conclusion that Polkadot is an extremely ambitious and interesting project. Many teams are already building projects to be ready by the time the MainNet launches. Given PureStake’s infrastructure and DevOps expertise as a company, the obvious […]
Struggling to Organize Your Algorand Addresses? Use This Utility to Generate Vanity Addresses
/in Blog /by Derek YooEverybody has had that experience of second guessing yourself after sending a transaction. Did I send to the right address? Did I mistype a character? Why isn’t the transaction showing up in the explorer? Algorand addresses consist of a random collection of 58 capital letters and numbers. Working with these addresses can be challenging, as […]