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Written by: GaryMa, WuBlockchain In February, blockchain technology had the following major updates: Bitcoin ● Zero-Knowledge Gossip for Lightning Network Channel Announcements : A recent proposal suggests improving channel announcements using “zero-knowledge gossip,” a privacy-preserving technique. This allows other nodes to verify whether a channel is valid (backed by funds) without revealing specific details, preventing malicious attacks while protecting user privacy. ● Erlay Protocol Update : Erlay is a new approach aimed at reducing the bandwidth (data traffic) required for transaction propagation in the Bitcoin network. Research indicates that by adjusting “fanout” (the method of broadcasting transactions) and “set reconciliation” (efficient data synchronization), bandwidth usage can be reduced by 35%-45%, though it may slightly increase transaction propagation delays. ● Simulating the OP_RAND Opcode : Bitcoin currently lacks direct support for random number operations (OP_RAND)....

Investors are constantly on the lookout for the next cryptocurrency opportunity. With numerous digital assets vying for attention, it can be challenging to identify the coins with the most promising prospects. In this article, we’ll explore three cryptocurrencies that have the potential to deliver 5X profits in April: NEAR Protocol (NEAR), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Stacks (STX). These projects have demonstrated impressive performance in recent weeks and possess unique features and use cases that could propel them to new heights in the coming month.   NEAR Protocol (NEAR) Source – The Coin Republic NEAR Protocol (NEAR) has emerged as a strong contender in the blockchain space, offering a scalable and developer-friendly platform for decentralized applications (dApps). With its unique sharding technology and proof-of-stake consensus mechanism, NEAR aims to address the scalability and usability challenges faced by other blockchain networks. Over the past 24 h...