Alon GalA Coo-less TestnetWe are happy to announce the launch of znet, the first iteration of the Coordinator-less testnet. This testnet has in fact been alive for…Mar 5, 20192Mar 5, 20192
Alon GalConfirmation rates in the TangleThe IOTA consensus mechanism is based on a weighted random walk. Using this tip selection mechanism, large branches of the Tangle become…Apr 16, 20183Apr 16, 20183
Alon GalThe Tangle: an illustrated introductionPart 5: Consensus, confirmation confidence, and the coordinatorFeb 28, 201815Feb 28, 201815
Alon GalThe Tangle: an illustrated introductionPart 4: Approvers, balances, and double-spendsFeb 21, 201816Feb 21, 201816
Alon GalThe Tangle: an illustrated introductionPart 3: Cumulative weights and weighted random walksFeb 14, 201811Feb 14, 201811
Alon GalThe Tangle: an illustrated introductionPart 2: transaction rates, latency, and random walksFeb 7, 20188Feb 7, 20188
Alon GalThe Tangle: an Illustrated IntroductionThis is the first in a series of beginner level posts, aimed at those who want to learn more about how IOTA works under the hood. We will…Jan 31, 20188Jan 31, 20188