Internet Computer Founder Accuses NEAR of Unauthorized Technology Use
Dominic Williams alleges NEAR used DFINITY signing technology without permission. GitHub records and NEAR’s technical statement add context to the dispute.
Merkle Tree
A Merkle tree is a data structure used in blockchain networks to efficiently verify and organize large sets of transactions. It works by repeatedly hashing pairs of transaction data to form a single root hash, known as the Merkle root, which represents the entire dataset. This structure allows nodes to confirm the integrity of individual transactions without storing the full dataset. Merkle trees are widely used in blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum to enhance security and reduce storage requirements.
Latest Merkle Tree News
Vitalik Buterin Pushes Client-Side STARK Proofs for Ethereum
Vitalik Buterin wants heavy computations proved on users’ devices, then aggregated through EIP-8288, a draft Ethereum proposal linked to its…
Three Dormant Bitcoin Addresses Move 828 BTC, Stirring Quantum Speculation
Three addresses holding 2013 coins spent 828.14 BTC on October 17–18, but the transactions do not establish a quantum hack…
Sui Targets Quantum-Resistant Mainnet Signatures in Q1 2027
Sui targets native quantum-resistant account signatures for Q1 2027 after adding devnet support, with audits and testnet feedback still shaping the rollout.
Aptos Launches Encrypted Mempool on Mainnet to Limit MEV
Aptos’s opt-in encrypted mempool hides transaction contents before ordering, with Petra support live and Decibel planning private perpetual orders.
Sui Foundation Invests $30M as DATA Network Plans Full Migration
Sui Foundation is investing $30 million in DATA Network as the AI data protocol moves to Sui, with one-for-one token migration and Walrus storage planned.
Charles Hoskinson Challenges Vitalik Buterin’s AI Cryptography Warning
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson disputes Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin’s AI cryptography warning, saying delays to post-quantum migration could weaken internet security.
Glassnode Flags 6.26 Million BTC With Exposed Public Keys
Glassnode says 31.2% of issued Bitcoin sits behind visible public keys, renewing debate over address reuse, quantum preparedness and controlled migration.
Starknet Weighs L1 Move as Quantum Security Concerns Grow
Eli Ben-Sasson says Starknet could become an L1 to control security upgrades, with quantum resistance possible in 2027.
Buterin Warns AI Could Weaken Cryptography, Urges Calm
Vitalik Buterin warns that AI-driven mathematical advances could weaken cryptography, but says rushed wallet migrations can create risks of their own.