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Ouroboros Genesis design update
A deep dive into the design and implementation of Ouroboros Genesis, the latest incarnation of the consensus protocol responsible for the reliability and security of Cardano
8 May 2024 11 mins read
Ouroboros Genesis is a series of enhancements to the already robust Ouroboros protocol, with countermeasures to protect a network node when it is new or returning after an absence.
Ouroboros is the consensus protocol at the heart of the Cardano blockchain. Given the continuing development and increasing uptake of Cardano, Ouroboros has progressed along its planned upgrade path. Ouroboros Classic was the first provably secure proof-of-stake protocol. Ouroboros BFT was an interim solution that enabled the Byron update. Ouroboros Praos…
Approaching full P2P node operations
Learn more about preparations for full P2P networking, an interim bootstrap network, and plans ahead
14 March 2024 4 mins read
Peer-to-peer (P2P) networking is a key contributor to the long-term decentralization, security, and resilience of blockchains, enabling P2P communication, data synchronization, and consensus among participants.
In March 2023, Dynamic P2P automated the peer selection process. Enabled by the node v.1.35.6 release, it enhanced communication between distributed nodes, simplifying…
Announcing XSY: accelerate economic value
28 February 2024 3 mins read
In October 2023, Input Output Global shared some exciting news announcing the appointment of W. Sean Ford as CEO and David Markley as COO for a new stablecoin venture. We are excited to introduce XSY (pronounced ‘eksy’) as one of the most recent IOG businesses to be created.
At the core of every blockchain ecosystem is an economic engine aspiring to bring new development and…
Unlocking more opportunities with PlutusV3
PlutusV3 will elevate the developer experience by improving smart contract adoption, bringing support for governance and voting features, and fostering interoperability between blockchains
12 February 2024 5 mins read
PlutusV3, now available for testing on SanchoNet, introduces advanced Plutus primitives and so provides more tools for developers and unlocks more possibilities for writing smart contracts.
Improved developer experience and smart contract adoption are critical to the flourishing smart contract landscape on Cardano. Over the past year, the emergence and growth of a host of community-built developer tooling and alternative languages have added significantly to developer options and the vibrancy of the Cardano builder ecosystem. To continue building out capability, the Plutus and cryptography teams at Input Output Global…
IOG announces strategic investment in Blockfrost
Investment represents shared commitment to evolve and decentralize a key piece of Cardano infrastructure
29 January 2024 3 mins read
Since its release in 2020, Five Binaries’ Blockfrost API has grown to become a key element of Cardano infrastructure, utilized by numerous developers who require access to the blockchain without the need to run a dedicated, resource-intensive, local Cardano node. Blockfrost performs a valuable and trusted function for projects building on Cardano, offering DApp developers a…
Recent posts
Ouroboros Genesis design update by Nicholas Frisby
8 May 2024
Approaching full P2P node operations by Marcin Szamotulski
14 March 2024
Announcing XSY: accelerate economic value by Sean Ford
28 February 2024