DEX & CEX
Many often wonder what are the following types of crypto exchanges, therefore we have complied this brief article to highlight key differences: CEX (centralized exchange) DEX (decentralized exchange) CEX Centralized exchanges are marketplaces which we are all likely familiar with. A central controlling authority such as the London Stock Exchange (Equities) or Binance/Coinbase (Crypto) create infrastructure where you first are…
Quantum Computing – Blockchain Threat?
One of the most well-known applications of quantum computers is breaking the mathematical difficulty underlying most of currently used cryptography. As cryptography is fundamental to blockchains, we discuss how/if this poses a risk. Before we begin, it is important to understand some of the types of encryption: Symmetric Encryption In symmetric cryptography data is encrypted and decrypted using a single…