2022-11-8 23:30 |
It appears that the leaked private key caused a change of ownership in the compromised smart contract 70 days prior.
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In this fun tutorial, you will learn how to generate your very own bitcoin private key.
2021-8-27 02:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency assets are the first form of financial currency which does not possess a physical presence. They are lines of codes on the blockchain network which gets stored on a user’s crypto wallet and the only way to access these wallets is through the use of private keys.
2019-7-15 23:30 | |
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CryptoNinjas - Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Asset SourceTorus, a distributed private key management, and decentralized application (DApp) onboarding solution, has announced it recently raised $2 million led by Multicoin Capital with participation from Binance Labs, Accomplice, Coinbase Ventures, Sixth Horizon, and Terminal.
2019-7-12 14:41 | |
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Torus, a company that focuses on improving self custody of cryptos, has closed a two million dollar round of funding from the likes of Multicoin Capital, Binance, and Coinbase Ventures. Private key management is one of the biggest obstacles to self custody of crypto and allowing users to hold it for utilization on a dayRead MoreRead More.
2019-7-11 19:00 | |
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Private key management startup Torus has raised $2 million from some heavy hitters, including Coinbase Ventures, Binance Labs and Multicoin Capital.
2019-7-9 16:00 | |
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Satoshi’s Treasure, the alternate reality scavenger hunt for $1 million worth of Bitcoin, has just released its 14th clue. Best part is: it’s loaded with $70,000 in Bitcoin. “[Three] keys and additional $70,000 will be rewarded to hunters who solve the puzzle,” reads a notice on the game‘s website.
2019-6-25 14:21 | |
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A new research study has found that Venmo continues to make it easy for third-parties to scrape users’ public transaction history without their permission. Dan Salmon, a computer science student at Minnesota State University, has published a new data set of over seven million Venmo transactions on GitHub collected over a six month period.
2019-6-17 10:24 | |
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Special thanks to Jinglan Wang for review and feedback One question that often comes up is: how exactly is sharding different from sidechains or Plasma? All three architectures seem to involve a hub-and-spoke architecture with a central “main chain” that serves as the consensus backbone of the system, and a set of “child” chains containing actual user-level transactions.
2019-6-14 04:03 | |
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By CCN: Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) is underway, and while most of the focus is on iOS3, Apple quietly revealed a new upgrade for developers called CryptoKit. Apple also released its new icon set for designers which feature four bitcoin logos.
2019-6-4 15:49 | |
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If you are keeping funds on a cryptocurrency platform such as a centralized exchange it is highly advisable you make sure your accounts are as safe as possible. Using a physical security key can greatly help with this as well as safeguarding other private services such as email and cloud storage.
2019-6-4 15:15 | |
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“The Eye of Sauron casts its gaze upon the Lightning Network. ”This is how Lightning Labs CTO Olaoluwa Osuntokun (aka, roasbeef) has heralded the coming of Watchtowers to the Lightning Network.
2019-6-3 17:43 | |
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Until recently, WalletGenerator.net ran on code that differed from its GitHub “copy,” issuing multiple copies of private keys deterministically
2019-5-28 23:37 | |
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By CCN: The Encrypto watches by Franck Muller, which will cost you anywhere between $9,800-$55,880 to acquire, has a built-in cold storage system. The public address is accessible on the outside of the watch, while to get the private key, you need to get inside the watch.
2019-5-24 09:30 | |
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In my last article, I explained how to prove ownership of a specific address by signing a message with a public and private key pair. That’s just one way of proving ownership and verifying a valid signature, as BCH users can also anchor a document to the chain using the Bitcoin Cash protocol’s Script language.
2019-5-19 04:01 | |
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Microsoft is leveraging blockchain technology to create a trustless digital identity scheme, but its not launching a token or building a private blockchain to do so.
2019-5-13 18:34 | |
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The regulatory and legal environment around internet-based services and applications has changed considerably over the last decade. When large-scale social networking platforms first became popular in the 2000s, the general attitude toward mass data collection was essentially “why not?”.
2019-5-11 04:03 | |
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Research has shown that the number of on-chain Bitcoin transactions has risen dramatically throughout 2019, nearing the volume of Bitcoin’s peak in December 2017. Even so, transaction fees are a fraction of what they were around bitcoin’s all-time high, likely due to the continued uptick of SegWit transactions on the network.
2019-5-8 00:53 | |
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Ever since the QuadrigaCX case opened up to the public, the risks of blockchain technology are becoming a huge topic for conversation around cryptocurrency circles. The loss of over $190 million USD of users’ funds due to the lack of a private key to the cold wallet storage highlights these types of risks a blockchain […]
2019-5-3 20:38 | |
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Following his inexplicable disappearance from Twitter, Craig Wright recently made an appearance to discuss the ongoing drama and speculation surrounding the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin. During an interview with Crypto Finder, Wright dismissed the requirement of a private key as evidence to prove his involvement in the development of Bitcoin.
2019-4-29 22:30 | |
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A series of op eds by Kyle Torpey addressing some of the oft-repeated arguments against BitcoinBitcoin’s core value proposition is that it is an uncontrolled, apolitical money.
2019-4-30 20:16 | |
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Private key storage is one of the most intimidating features of blockchain technology, but a new project will make those keys as easy to remember as your email address. IOST has just announced its introduction of OnBlock, a new add-on that will simplify the way users interact with the blockchain network.
2019-4-26 20:59 | |
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On April 23, the security consulting firm Independent Security Evaluators (ISE) published a document concerning a number of unsound public and private key pairs tied to the Ethereum blockchain. The probability of chance needed to crack 256-bit encryption would take years for hackers to access random private keys.
2019-4-25 16:58 | |
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Ledger, a firm devoted to offering security solutions for cryptocurrencies and for releasing the first and only certified hardware wallet, announced on Tuesday, April 23, that traders can now use the Ledger device to trade cryptocurrency using Binance’s native token, BNB on the Binance DEX, a decentralized exchange running on the Binance Chain.
2019-4-24 19:55 | |
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There’s a blockchain bandit on the loose – and they’ve already thieved over $6. 1 million worth of Ethereum. According to a report published by security consulting firm Independent Security Evaluators (ISE), an unknown entity has been bypassing weak private keys to swipe large amounts of Ether.
2019-4-24 16:22 | |
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By CCN: Years ago, a thief had a simple idea: figure out a way to guess Ethereum private keys and write software to sweep the crypto funds from the blockchain. Guessing the 72-character private key is no small feat – your odds are about 1 in 115 quattuorvigintillion.
2019-4-23 20:30 | |
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Guessing a private key is meant to be statistically improbable, but a report has found that one hacker has managed to do just this and steal 45,000 ETH from multiple accounts
2019-4-23 15:56 | |
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The Tron support on Ledger Nano S has been now extended to TRX 20 tokens as well with the integration of Tron Foundation app on both Ledger Blue and Ledger Nano S. Tron SR CryptoChain announced a safer way to keep the private key to access the Tron assets on its Medium. TronLedger desktop wallet […]
2019-4-20 16:43 | |
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A million-dollar scavenger hunt for Bitcoin commenced just a few days ago, but it only took minutes for one ingenious hacker to complete the first stage without actually going anywhere. Satoshi’s Treasure is an alternate reality game urging players to work together to find private keys hidden in real-world locations.
2019-4-17 19:22 | |
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The CRYPTOTAG is a sleek and sturdy storage solution for keeping your private keys secure forever. Bitcoinist got its hands on the hefty product, and we’re a big fan. Here is our full CRYPTOTAG review.
2019-4-16 18:00 | |
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A treasure hunt for $1 million worth of bitcoin is officially underway. In a cryptic, rambling message broadcasted to the Blockstream Satellite on April 13, 2019, an anonymous user challenged the rest of the Bitcoin community to a million dollar hunt for what they called “Satoshi’s Treasure,” a contest which will “test the resolve, courage, intelligence, and savvy [sic] of would-be hunters,” the game master claimed.
2019-4-16 23:28 | |
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The political spectrum is usually divided into four main categories: libertarian left, authoritarian left, libertarian right and authoritarian right. Those on the left prefer a more controlled economy, while those on the right have a preference for free markets.
2019-4-16 22:26 | |
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Eric Meltzer, co-founder of investment firm Primitive Ventures, talks about the new reality game Satoshi’s Treasure. The developers of the game have hidden 1,000 fragments of a private key to a wallet containing $1 million worth of bitcoin.
2019-4-16 20:22 | |
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Once upon a time, a cryptocurrency transaction resembled a drug deal. Buyers and sellers met in-person, exchanging wads of cash for a private key scribbled on a slip of paper. A buyer could lose everything simply because the seller had bad handwriting.
2019-4-13 19:42 | |
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Eighteen-year-old Justin Zheng talks about using biometric data to prevent people from losing their private keys, the process of finding a co-founder, winning the Pioneer tournament, and how he is balancing school and blockchain projects.
2019-4-13 18:12 | |
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Unlike traditional assets, Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies are predicated on decentralization, giving their users an opportunity to “be their own bank. ” While many have embraced this premise, there have been some that are wary, as a loss of a private key could result in a loss of thousands, if not millions of dollars.
2019-4-9 17:05 | |
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In 2018 alone more than $1 Billion of crypto was stolen. Most people’s funds were stolen in hacks and scams. Others could not reach their crypto, because they lost their private keys or recovery phrases.
2019-4-8 18:29 | |
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New announcements around Bitcoin’s Lightning Network have been coming almost nonstop lately, with new exchanges, wallets and other services popping up seemingly every day.
2019-4-8 18:21 | |
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CryptoNinjas In conjunction with the announcement of EOSIO Labs, today Block. one has released the Universal Authenticator Library (UAL) repository to explore the future of private key management.
2019-4-4 05:12 | |
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Special thanks to Glen Weyl, Phil Daian and Jinglan Wang for review Over the last few years there has been an increasing interest in using deliberately engineered economic incentives and mechanism design to align behavior of participants in various contexts.
2019-4-5 04:03 | |
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The CoolWallet S, made by CoolBit X, combines hot and cold storage solutions, blending the mobility afforded by software wallets with the enhanced security features offered by hardware wallets.
2019-4-4 00:05 | |
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This article was originally published by 8btc and written by Lylian Tang. The Chinese security service provider 360 Security has issued a warning that a large number of crypto exchanges have been targeted by the North Korean hacker group Lazarus and that the number is still rising after the recent hacks of crypto exchanges DragonEx, Etbox and BiKi.
2019-4-2 21:54 | |
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The French hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger has joined forces with a Hong Kong public trust company, Legacy Trust, to launch a cryptocurrency custody solution geared towards institutional investors.
2019-3-30 06:30 | |
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The Bitcoin bull and bear market cycles are a pattern that produces significant developments — when the market is cold, people tend to focus on building the next wave of groundbreaking technology.
2019-3-29 16:26 | |
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With such a stark rise in crypto related hacks in 2018, a need for protection has never been more vital. Though most people use crypto wallets, the more experienced crypto users are more likely to swear by hardware wallets.
2019-3-24 22:46 | |
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Last week, there was a panel at SXSW that was effectively a debate on the merits of permissioned blockchains versus permissionless systems like Bitcoin. I listened to the entire audio of the panel discussion, after Programming Bitcoin author Jimmy Song tweeted it out the other day, and I thought he did an awesome job of pointing out the key value proposition of Bitcoin and why it is not worth comparing to permissioned systems.
2019-3-23 17:29 | |
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People use virtual private networks for a variety of reasons, privacy chief among them. A virtual private network is a good way to mask your location to websites you visit. For people in countries where governments censor content and content providers – including companies like Google and Facebook – must comply with their demands, a VPN is essential to experience the actual internet.
2019-3-20 01:45 | |
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Mark Zuckerberg wants to make Facebook less like a town square, and more like a living room. So he declares in a massive blog post earlier this week, a winding read on Facebook’s potential for change and the future of the internet altogether.
2019-3-9 01:51 | |
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When Coinbase acquired Neutrino for an unspecified amount in February 2019, the news looked like business as usual: A cryptocurrency juggernaut had made another acquisition.
2019-3-1 17:19 | |
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According to cryptocurrency investor Warith Al Mawali, he has lost all of his life savings in the tune of $60,000 to $70,000 on Coinomi, a widely utilized crypto wallet on Android. In a detailed report, Mawali claimed that a critical vulnerability found on the wallet led to the loss of user funds as it compromised the private key of his wallet.
2019-2-27 16:31 | |
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The gaming industry has increased nicely in the last 48 hours with Gala witnessing an impressive surge today. It has found a solid ground and is now resurging towards the previous high. A fresh increase is in play.
Gala reached a multi-month high yesterday following a consistent increase since the start of the month. It saw a rejection and is now looking weak today, although its bullish trajectory remains valid on the daily chart.
The gaming cryptocurrency – Gala surged by roughly 2% today following a slight bounce yesterday. The monthly bullishness seems to be suspended as it now forms a bullish pattern on the daily chart. Unlike larger-cap coins that rolled back to the bottom last two weeks, GALA looks a bit far from there but it has […]
Huobi Global has joined hands with Gala Games, a blockchain-based play-to-earn gaming platform, to work together on the investment and listing of Web3 projects.
After GALA saw a two-week correction, it found solid support and made a U-turn with roughly 25% gains this week. It aims at the previous high and will likely break it in the next couple of days. A few hours after the CPI release on Tuesday, the market sentiment turned positive as GALA followed the […]
Huobi has alleged that the GALA incident was not a white hat operation as pNetwork claimed, but an attack that gave the protocol a $4.5 million profit. The post Huobi alleges pNetwork made over $4M from its Gala ‘white hat attack’ appeared first on CryptoSlate.