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Dynamic P2P is available on mainnet

Dynamic peer-to-peer (P2P) networking comes with the release of node v.1.35.6. Network participants can now test automatic node communication without a need for static configurations

16 March 2023 Olga Hryniuk 6 mins read

Dynamic P2P is available on mainnet

Dynamic P2P networking is an important evolution for Cardano and a further boost to the network's performance, resilience, and decentralization. By automating the peer selection process, Dynamic P2P enables enhanced communication between distributed nodes and simplifies the process of running a relay or a block-producing node. This eliminates the need for static configurations…

IOG and MLabs cooperate to develop a reference implementation of an auction using Hydra protocols

20 January 2023 Olga Hryniuk 4 mins read

IOG and MLabs cooperate to develop a reference implementation of an auction using Hydra protocols

Input Output Global and MLabs are collaborating on developing a reference implementation of an auction using Hydra protocols. The first outcome of this collaboration is a paper outlining possible approaches to the implementation of digital asset auctions using the Hydra Head protocol with respective advantages and current limitations. This post introduces a brief summary of the…

Advancing node syncing time with Mithril

Mithril is a light, fast, and efficient solution for secure bootstrapping of Cardano nodes

11 January 2023 Olga Hryniuk 4 mins read

Advancing node syncing time with Mithril

Mithril is a solution that enables users to obtain the current state of the Cardano blockchain without retrieving its full history. Previous posts discussed how the Mithril protocol works and updated the community on the release of the proof of concept.

At IO ScotFest at Edinburgh, Jean-Philippe Raynaud, technical lead at PaloIT, and Iñigo Querejeta Azurmendi, Cardano lead cryptography engineer at IOG, presented Mithril revealing more…

What IOG has delivered for Cardano

Cardano’s development is guided by a methodical, research-based, and deliberate approach to innovation. Over five development phases, IOG introduced innovations, new functionality, and novel features, with each phase building upon the previous phase's achievements

18 November 2022 Olga Hryniuk 11 mins read

What IOG has delivered for Cardano

This paper has been written by Fernando Sanchez and Olga Hryniuk with input from all IOG teams.

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Introduction

The development of the Cardano blockchain is guided by a methodical, research-based, and deliberate approach to innovation. Since Cardano’s first iteration as a federated network of just seven nodes, Input Output…

ZK-Lab – investigating the foundations of zero-knowledge proofs

ZK-Lab is a sister lab to the Edinburgh Blockchain Technology Laboratories collaborating with IOG on the delivery of high-assurance blockchain solutions

18 November 2022 Olga Hryniuk 3 mins read

ZK-Lab – investigating the foundations of zero-knowledge proofs

As a leading blockchain research and development company, Input Output Global, Inc. (IOG) cooperates with top universities and research hubs to investigate distributed technology and deliver secure blockchain solutions.

A recent post discussed how IOG established a network of institutions and laboratories committed to the investigation of blockchain technology based on…