Exodus of key staff from Aragon amid philosophical differences
The decentralized governance protocol has seen 13 resignations among related staff over the course of the last week. Source
Can blockchain technology make online voting reliable?
The United States Presidential elections on Nov. 3 were contentious to begin with, but accusations of electoral fraud from the defeated President Trump cast a pall over the whole procedure. …
UC Berkeley student group becomes 10th largest Uniswap delegate
Blockchain at Berkley, a student-run blockchain organization, has become the tenth-largest delegate for the Uniswap exchange, highlighting the diverse groups involved with the emerging DeFi platform. The student group has …
Compound refused to compensate victims of unfair liquidation — Here’s why
On Dec. 14, the majority of the Compound Finance governance community voted against a proposed compensation plan for users affected by the Dai (DAI) liquidations that occurred on Nov. 26. …
Waves Enterprise partners with Ontology to fix blockchain e-voting
Waves Enterprise, a major technology company specializing in blockchain-based solutions for businesses and governments, has inked a new partner to streamline its e-voting service. According to a Dec. 16 announcement, …
LayerX will develop blockchain-based voting system using digital ID verification in Japan
Japanese firm Layer X will be partnering with a digital identity application called xID to build a blockchain-based voting system in the Japanese city of Kaga. In a Thursday announcement …
Blockchain-based voting systems have potential despite security concerns
The 2020 United States presidential election was met with an increase in mail-in ballots due to COVID-19 concerns. Yet while many Americans stayed away from polling stations this year, postal delays, …
Election dilemma: Putting data on blockchain doesn’t mean it’s correct
Until recently, the use of blockchain in elections was perceived as nothing more than an experiment. However, during the recent United States presidential election, some tried to turn the public’s …
Blockchain is good for hodling, but not for voting: Bad Crypto news of the week
Bitcoin continues to move through the gears. The currency is up more than 12 percent over the week and is now playing with the $18,000 mark. And it’s not just …
French municipality accepting blockchain voting for road project
The French commune of Verneuil-sur-Seine is using blockchain technology to vote in a consultation over a 50-year-old road project between three towns. According to Verneuil-sur-Seine’s official website, the commune as …