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Bitcoin Blockchain to Database Sync Process (blocks_updater) [cypto.bi Toolbox]
After performing the initial database insert using toolbox/db/blocks_inserter, new blocks will be received from the network. To keep the database in sync after the initial bulk insertion, toolbox/db/blocks_updater should be kept running on its own terminal. Difference From blocks_inserter Although similar in structure, blocks_updater works differently from blocks_inserter (go here for details on blocks_inserter). For […]
Cryptocurrency programming languages you should learn
Many different computer programming languages are employed in cryptocurrency programming. In this article, we take a look at cryptocurrency projects and the languages they employ. We briefly discuss each language while highlighting their main characteristics, learning difficulty and how they are deployed in different crypto software projects. Haskell Haskell is the world’s only widely adopted […]
ELI5: Blockchain explained in simple terms
A blockchain is a database formed by a sequence of entries called (you guessed it) blocks. Blockchains have a special characteristic by which any attempt to modify one of its entries would modify the entire chain. It is, therefore, an immutable data structure, which stores blocks in chronological order of insertion. This makes blockchain a […]
What is Turing completeness and how does it relate to cryptocurrencies?
Turing-completeness refers to a characteristic of computing platforms where a computer that is deemed Turing-complete can execute all programs that a Turing Machine would be able to execute. Turing machines are also known as “universal machines” because they are able to solve any problem that humans are able to solve by any known means. Programs […]