A smart contract is an agreement between two parties that is evaluated and executed by code, thus making it trustless. The trustless execution is the unique aspect of the contract. …

This post will discuss the differences and similarities between Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs). Blockchain technology has created a new way for companies to raise capital for their projects through ICOs by democratizing the well-established IPO process. IPO An initial public offering is a well-regulated process that…

I attended the MIT Bitcoin Expo this past weekend and learned about the emerging projects in the space and how they plan to add value to the blockchain ecosystem. Here are some of the most interesting projects I saw. Algorand: The Borderless Economy Algorand was founded by Turing award winner, Silvio Micali and it…

Scalability is a big issue at the fundamental core of blockchain technology. How can millions of people use bitcoin to transfer funds between themselves if there is a limit on the number of transactions the network can process at any given time? The answer is they can, but true adoption…

On Saturday, February 23rd, the Harvard Blockchain & Crypto Club hosted an all-day conference featuring panelists and keynotes from various backgrounds in the blockchain space. The conference provided valuable insight from industry-leading professionals on where the sector currently sits, its bottlenecks and where its positioned to head into the future…

In this article, I will discuss some of the ways the financial industry can benefit from using blockchain technology. FinTech is a fast growing industry and has seen a wealth of new services and products over the past few years. These products enhance customer’s lives by improving the way they…

This article will highlight the pros and cons of two of the most popular consensus algorithms for public blockchains. Proof of Work PoW is a consensus algorithm that rewards participants who solve cryptographic puzzles in order to validate transactions and create new blocks on the blockchain through a process called mining. The puzzles…

I listened to this a16z podcast about stablecoins and decided to research further into them. This is what I found. First, let’s state exactly what a stablecoin is — a cryptocurrency whose value is tied directly with an asset that has a stable value like gold or fiat money. Types of Stablecoins 1. Fiat-Backed Stablecoin These…

Hi, my name is Dan Grichevsky and I am a current senior studying Computer Science at Tufts University. I am the founder of the Tufts Blockchain Club and love connecting with other people who have an interest in the technology. My medium will contain my ideas and research about the blockchain industry. I’m looking forward to sharing my thoughts!