Blockchain scalability is one of the most frequently cited reasons that blockchain adoption isn’t happening faster. The truth is, most blockchain networks are slow when compared to traditional centralized technologies and networks like AWS or the Visa network. Ethereum, for example, can process transactions in the range of 15 transactions per second — and Bitcoin […]
/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/blockchain-scalability-trade-offs.png3551000Derek Yoo/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/PureStake_Logo-Horizontal-340x156-300x138.pngDerek Yoo2019-12-03 06:00:062019-12-03 09:10:36Blockchain Scalability Trade-offs: How to Choose a Platform
It’s been a few months since we launched our Algorand API as a Service. In that time, we have gotten a lot of great feedback on what is working well and what still needs more work. One thing we have heard and observed ourselves is that certain operations time out and don’t return any data. […]
/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/algorand-node-api-acceleration.png3551000Derek Yoo/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/PureStake_Logo-Horizontal-340x156-300x138.pngDerek Yoo2019-11-15 11:04:392019-11-15 13:10:24Accelerating Performance of the Algorand Node API
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 12:04:532019-11-14 15:44:3011 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 08:25:042019-12-02 17:31:27Demystifying Algorand Rewards Distribution: A Look at How & When Algorand Token Rewards Are Calculated
Blockchain Scalability Trade-offs: How to Choose a Platform
/in Blog /by Derek YooBlockchain scalability is one of the most frequently cited reasons that blockchain adoption isn’t happening faster. The truth is, most blockchain networks are slow when compared to traditional centralized technologies and networks like AWS or the Visa network. Ethereum, for example, can process transactions in the range of 15 transactions per second — and Bitcoin […]
Accelerating Performance of the Algorand Node API
/in Blog /by Derek YooIt’s been a few months since we launched our Algorand API as a Service. In that time, we have gotten a lot of great feedback on what is working well and what still needs more work. One thing we have heard and observed ourselves is that certain operations time out and don’t return any data. […]
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 […]