Blockchain technology and governance

Blockchain technology and governance

Blockchain technology is a decentralized, immutable ledger that eliminates intermediaries and enables trustless systems through cryptographic protocols. In governance, blockchain enhances decision-making processes by enabling decentralized, transparent, and automated systems such as Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs). These structures allow stakeholders to propose, vote, and execute decisions, fostering inclusivity and accountability in managing resources, projects, or communities. Read on!


Maximum block body size

25 Sep 2025 1 minute read 0 comments Sallyanne Atieno

Block size has always been a central topic in blockchain communities, and for Cardano, it plays a defining role in how the network functions. The maximum block body size determines how much data can be stored in each block. This directly affects thro...

Blockchain- SCAM? Some perspective

19 Sep 2025 1 minute read 0 comments Sallyanne Atieno

Scams are as old as human civilization. From the earliest forms of trade to today’s digital economy, people have always found ways to deceive others. Yet, when scams happen in the blockchain space, critics are quick to dismiss the entire technology a...

Maximum block header size

18 Sep 2025 1 minute read 0 comments Sallyanne Atieno

When we talk about blockchain growth, most people think about transaction volume, throughput, or block size. But on Cardano, even something as seemingly minor as the block header has a big impact on performance. A block header is essentially the iden...

The heartbeat of Cardano shifts to Aiken

16 Sep 2025 1 minute read 0 comments Sallyanne Atieno

Cardano has always taken a careful, research-driven path toward blockchain innovation, but one challenge lingered in its ecosystem: building smart contracts was not as smooth or accessible as it could be. That is beginning to change with the arrival...

Gas, tips and fees on Ethereum & Cardano

15 Sep 2025 1 minute read 0 comments Sallyanne Atieno

The rise of smart contracts has been a turning point in blockchain history. By enabling self-executing code, blockchains like Ethereum and Cardano allow people to create decentralized systems without relying on middlemen. But while the end goal is si...

Gas, tips and fees on Ethereum & Cardano

13 Sep 2025 1 minute read 0 comments Sallyanne Atieno

Ethereum and Cardano use very different models for transaction fees, each with trade-offs for users. On Ethereum, gas fees fluctuate with network demand. With the EIP-1559 upgrade, there’s now a “base fee” (burned) and an optional “tip” for validator...

Two blockchain maxis walk into a bar

8 Sep 2025 1 minute read 0 comments Sallyanne Atieno

“Two blockchain maxis walk into a bar…” may sound like the beginning of a joke, but here it serves as a thought experiment about the culture of crypto. Ethereum and Cardano represent two of the most passionate and sometimes divided communities in the...

Cardano and Ethereum: Assessing decentralization

30 Aug 2025 1 minute read 0 comments Sallyanne Atieno

Decentralization isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a destination requiring intentional design and persistence. In their article “Cardano & Ethereum: Assessing Decentralization,” Lido Nation unpacks how two major platforms chart their routes to decentralize...

Cardano and Ethereum: Governance results, insights

28 Aug 2025 1 minute read 0 comments Sallyanne Atieno

In decentralized systems, governance spans more than infrastructure, it’s about how decisions are made and accountability is maintained. This article explores how Ethereum and Cardano exemplify contrasting governance philosophies. Ethereum’s governan...

Cardano and Ethereum: Governance models

25 Aug 2025 1 minute read 0 comments Sallyanne Atieno

When it comes to governance, Ethereum and Cardano take very different paths, each reflecting unique priorities in decentralization. Ethereum’s governance is informal and organic. Anyone can submit an Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP), which is then...