Blockchains are decentralized systems that allow for transactions among parties to be securely processed without the need for a central intermediary, such as a bank in the case of currency exchange. Since the inception of Bitcoin (the first implementation of blockchain) in 2009, considerable advancements have been made in the field of blockchain, spanning applications to … [Read more...] about A primer on blockchain and queueing theory: Understanding transaction flows through waiting lines
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A beginner’s guide to plagiarism detection using blockchain
Plagiarism is a big issue in research. Academic dishonesty is a long-standing issue for higher education service providers. However, the increased availability of information sources that student writers may easily access, as well as essay-writing services aggressively advertised to university students, has resulted in a rise in discussions on this problem in both the media and … [Read more...] about A beginner’s guide to plagiarism detection using blockchain
SolSec Labs: Virtual labs for learning smart contract security
SolSec Labs is a web-based application that provides interactive training labs for blockchain developers, especially students eager to learn more about smart contract security to gain practical knowledge ( Fig. 1 ). It teaches solidity and smart contract security skills through hands-on experience. The easy-to-understand environment enables students and early developers to … [Read more...] about SolSec Labs: Virtual labs for learning smart contract security