Knowledge Base
Core concepts in blockchain, DeFi, AI, tokenisation, stablecoins, and regulation — explained clearly and concisely.
Blockchain
A distributed, immutable ledger that records transactions across a network of computers without requiring a central authority. The foundational technology behind cryptocurrencies, DeFi, and tokenised assets.
Proof of Stake
A consensus mechanism where validators lock up cryptocurrency as collateral to propose and validate blocks. Ethereum's chosen security model since The Merge in September 2022.
Proof of Work
A consensus mechanism where miners compete to solve cryptographic puzzles, expending computational energy to validate transactions and secure the network. Bitcoin's foundational security model.
Smart Contracts
Self-executing programs deployed on a blockchain that automatically enforce the terms of an agreement when predefined conditions are met. The building blocks of DeFi, tokenisation, and programmable money.