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Proof-of-Stake
Will a Sharded Ethereum Be Flexible Enough for Decentralized Finance?
Over the past year composability has become a very real competitive advantage for DeFi. Will Ethereum's upcoming overhaul threaten it?

The 51% Attack Nightmare Scenario (Isn't That Bad)
An accessible, in-depth look at what's really at risk when Proof-of-Work or Proof-of-Stake blockchains suffer the dreaded 51% attack.

The One-Way ETH 'Burn' That Will Kick-Start Ethereum 2.0
With final preparations for the launch of Ethereum 2.0 soon to be underway, CoinDesk's Christine Kim spoke with developers Raul Jordan and Eduardo Antuña Díez about what's left to do and what comes next.

The ‘Hot Swap’ Plan to Switch Ethereum to Proof-of-Stake Explained
With Ethereum 2.0's much-anticipated move to Proof-of-Stake getting closer, CoinDesk Research Analyst Christine Kim spoke with Ethereum developer Danny Ryan and Liz Steininger, CEO of blockchain security company Least Authority, on what users and investors should expect.

Cardano Introduces Proof-of-Stake With 'Shelley' Hard Fork
It's alive! Cardano has successfully hard forked to its major upgrade, Shelley, which introduced proof-of-stake to the network.

Staking on Ethereum 2.0 Takes First Step With Test System for Validators
The transition to Ethereum 2.0 and its proof-of-stake consensus model is finally underway.

Ethereum 2.0 Developers Announce ‘Final’ Testnet Before Network Launch
Medalla, the final testnet before Ethereum begins its long-awaited, gradual transition to proof of stake (PoS), has been announced.

The Zcash Privacy Tech Underlying Ethereum’s Transition to Eth 2.0
Ethereum’s consensus algorithm is not the only thing changing with the launch of Eth 2.0. The underlying cryptography itself is getting an overhaul.

First Mover: Cardano's No Ethereum Killer Yet, but It's Winning in Crypto Markets
Cardano's ADA token is racking up impressive gains this year, possibly over speculation the network's early adoption of a proof-of-stake blockchain might help it win a growing share of the DeFi space.

Hard Fork Sets Stage for Ethereum Classic's Second Major Departure From Ethereum
Ethereum Classic has largely followed Ethereum in lockstep. But as the larger chain goes toward Proof-of-Stake, ETC is sticking with Proof-of-Work.
