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.
Public Key
A public key is a cryptographic code used in blockchain and cryptocurrency systems to receive funds and verify digital signatures. It is paired with a private key, which must remain secret to authorize transactions. Public keys can be safely shared with others, as they allow anyone to send cryptocurrency to the associated address without compromising security. They are generated using cryptographic algorithms and form the foundation of asymmetric encryption.
Latest Public Key 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…
Starknet Sets Vote on Independent Quantum-Resistant L1
Starknet has set a seven-day advisory vote on researching an independent quantum-resistant L1, while keeping STRK and its Ethereum bridges.
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.
XRP Ledger Reveals Decade-Old Bug That Could Create XRP
XRP Ledger disclosed a payment-engine flaw dating to 2015 that could create spendable XRP; a September patch closed it, with no known public-network exploitation.
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.